The boss was delighted with the way the Reds went about their task in beating Spurs 2-0 last night.
"It was important for us to score. Tottenham were playing well and I think we were not in control of the game in the first half - but we still had the better chances," said Benitez.
"After the first goal, they had to go forward and it made space for us. It was good for us because they had to take some risks.
"It was an important win for everyone here because we knew we had to reduce the gap and stay in the race, so I am really pleased with the players.
"They showed the same attitude, effort and team spirit as against Stoke and also real character.
"It is always important to win games for confidence, but especially when you have to reduce the gap against a good team.
"The game against Stoke was very difficult, but we could have won, and this one was the same but we won.
"The players know the way to do things is to keep working as hard as tonight, and sometimes you need a bit of luck too."