Rafael Benitez had to ration himself to the number of grateful waves he offered the Kop as they chanted his name last night.
Cisse and Baros give Liverpool the perfect start
Watched by Gérard Houllier, as well as by Ian Rush, Sammy Lee, Phil Thompson and other legends of continental triumphs past, Rafael Benitez's new-look Liverpool hit the Champions' League trail with a routine win over a depleted Monaco.
Baros completes Liverpool ton
It is almost two years since Liverpool last contested the Champions League, though any fears that they had fallen behind Europe's elite in the interim have been smartly allayed.
Cisse and Baros strike for Liverpool
Rafael Benitez's impact on Liverpool accelerates by the game, this victory over last year's Champions League finalists bringing rich applause from the Kop by the end.