Benitez delighted with opening win

Last updated : 15 September 2004 By Adam Bryant
"I think that we played well and we could have scored a lot more goals," he said after the 2-0 victory.

"This game was difficult. Monaco are a good team. They play with five at the back and we needed to be patient.

"When we were 1-0 up we made a few mistakes, but the second goal relaxed the team.

"It's important not to concede goals because it gives the defence more confidence.

"It is the second victory at home. It is important for the team, the supporters and the club."