Rafa Benitez: I have 10 years of football left, I don't know where I'll finish LaLiga Remembered old times at Valencia

Aware that he is an important part of Valencia's history, Rafa Benitez reflected on some memorable moments in their centenary week but wouldn't be drawn on whether he will return some day.

The Newcastle United boss enjoyed one of the best periods of his career at the Mestalla from 2001 until 2004, winning two league titles and a UEFA Cup, before joining Liverpool, where he won the Champions League in 2005.

In the days of celebration that have come with Los Che's 100-year anniversary, Benitez joined Raul Varela of Radio MARCA to look back on his time at Valencia.

"I feel emotion and pride because in the end they were years with triumphs, and some lows and adversity," he said.

"The second year when we won was special because we didn't have money and it is very complicated to surprise the big teams.

"You can do it in the Champions League or the Copa [del Rey]... but to do what Leicester did was an immense achievement.

"I remember when we first won the league, I told the dressing room we were going to do it and I had confidence because we had brought in players of quality.

"We had professionals in that team who stayed after training simply to talk about football and that makes a difference."

Benitez also answered the understandable question of whether or not he may return to the Mestalla someday, while also pondering a query on which triumph meant more: his two LaLiga Santander championships or the stunning Champions League comeback against AC Milan.

"I have a lot of respect for the coach of Valencia [Marcelino]. I have 10 years of football left and you never know where I will end up," he added.

"So far in my career, I have never returned to an old club because the circumstances to do so have never transpired.

"Picking between the trophies though, I can't do that. I left Valencia with league titles and a UEFA Cup.

"Then I reached Liverpool and won the Champions League, I'll keep the two!"