"There, I suppose, is the prospect of history repeating itself with us going for a European final when we are not in the title race [as in 2005]," said Benitez.
"But I would prefer not to think that far ahead, I always say 'one game at a time' and never has that phrase been more appropriate.
"We have made it very difficult for Inter now, two goals and a clean sheet.
"But they have a lot of good players and we will need to show plenty of respect and approach the game with confidence, but no complacency.
"The victory was important for the club. We needed to play well for our own people, and the attitude of the players was very good. The whole night was really important for everyone at Liverpool.
"Everyone knew we needed to perform well, that was really the point after so much had been said about us.
"I have always had confidence in the team. If we can play like we did against Inter over and over again, it will be good and we will win a lot of games.
"I know what people were saying [about me]. But as a professional you must be ready for every game, to prepare for every game the best you can and with the same ideas.
"You must concentrate, analyse everything, but above all be professional and do your job as best you can whatever the circumstances.
"Maybe the 'dressing room' felt the need to prove people wrong. But their attitude was no different really to plenty of other games.
"Some games we have played well and not won. The difference this season is that we have not been scoring enough goals even when we are well on top, and we have conceded goals too easily at times.
"That is why the confidence goes and you cannot win games in those situations."
