Relief for Rafa as Blues turn it round

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The tie also confirmed what had long been common knowledge, the enmity between Benitez and his opposite number Alex Ferguson manifested when the United manager refused to shake the Chelsea man’s hand before kick-off.

“I was waiting at the beginning,” said Benitez, explaining what had happened before the game. “I was ready and waiting and he just walked past.