Benitez relies on Anfield factor

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The Reds beat Jose Mourinho's team 1-0 on a famous Anfield night in the last four in 2005 before going on to win the competition in Istanbul, but Benitez's men have a disadvantage this time as they go into the game a goal down from the first leg.

But the Spaniard is confident, saying: "We didn't play well in the first game, but we lost only 1-0 which means there is not a lot of difference between the teams. We can use the memories of two years ago to our advantage because we know what the players and fans can do working together."

He added: "If you can play below your level and only lose by a goal, it means if you raise your level you must have a really good chance."

The score was goalless on aggregate after the first leg two years ago but Chelsea were beaten by a highly controversial Luis Garcia goal and, Benitez believes, the home crowd.

Benitez expected the Blues to be greeted by a similar intimidating atmosphere on Tuesday.

He added: "I remember before the game in 2005 the Chelsea players spoke a lot about being ready for the Anfield atmosphere, but when the game was played they could not handle it.

"It's very difficult for any opposing team to prepare to play against 12 men. The players can also use these positive memories.

"We will go into the game with a lot of confidence, but we know Chelsea are a very good team and we cannot afford to make mistakes," he told www.liverpoolfc.tv.

Joe Cole scored the only goal of the game when the sides met in the first leg at Stamford Bridge last week.