Newcastle United manager is undefeated against Leeds United, in previous matches with Chelsea and Liverpool.
Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez takes on Leeds United next weekend, visiting Elland Road for the third time in his managerial career.
Ahead of the big Championship clash, Benitez can take confidence that he has braved the daunting atmosphere at the stadium before… and come out smiling.
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez
In two matches at Elland Road with Liverpool and Chelsea, Benitez has two wins, and he will hope to keep up his 100 per cent record.
Here is a look at his past visits…
2008/09 Leeds United 0-1 Liverpool
Leeds United were in League One at the time, and had dreams of pulling off an upset over Benitez’s Liverpool.
The Reds fielded an understrength team with Diego Cavalieri in goal and Philip Degen and Sotiris Kyriagakos at the back.
David Ngog of Liverpool in action with Leeds’ Jason Crowe (R)
Leeds fielded dangerman Luciano Becchio up front along with Jermaine Beckford, while Robert Snodgrass was a threat from the wing.
Despite this Simon Grayson’s side could not get on the scoresheet, and were undone via a second half winner from David Ngog.
2012/13 Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Rafa Benitez was an unpopular appointment at Chelsea and was under pressure from the very start after replacing Roberto di Matteo.
A cup tie away to Leeds United was likely not what he would have wanted early on, but he came through it unscathed.
Chelsea won the 2012 fixture 5-1, well and truly putting one over Neil Warnock, who he clashed with during his time as Liverpool boss.
Luciano Becchio (L bottom) celebrates with team mates after scoring the first goal for Leeds United
Hopes were high for Leeds early on when Luciano Becchio put them ahead, scoring past Petr Cech.
Reigning European champions Chelsea side went on to run riot, with Juan Mata, Branislav Ivanovic, Victor Moses, Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres all getting in on the action.
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez (C) with Fernando Torres (L) after the game at Elland Road
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