Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez was a proud man after capping his tumultuous tenure with Europa League success.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez was a proud man after capping his tumultuous tenure with Europa League success.

Chelsea fans appeared to applaud Benitez when the Spaniard joined in celebrations and although he was oblivious to the gesture, he believes the win will be a true indicator of his time at the club.

"If you have to win for people to realise the job we are doing? Well, we won," Benitez added. " Hopefully now people will say it is not bad. It depends on the perception.
Benitez reserved special praise for goalscorer Torres and midfielder Frank Lampard, who is reportedly set for a one-year extension to his current deal.

"We have had a lot of players improving during the season," he said. "Fernando was one of these players. A lot of people said I was appointed to bring the best from Fernando.