"We came with the idea to win. We knew we'd have to work hard in defence but that we could get spaces behind them when they attacked us.
"We've done well in this game but Real Madrid are a big team with quality players. We have confidence after this result but now we have to put everything into the next game to make sure we are in the next round."
Looking ahead to the second leg at Anfield on March 10, Benayoun said: "It will be easier for us when both of them play. Gerrard is the most important player on this team, so when he's not playing everyone needs to work harder and it's difficult to fill his place. Hopefully he'll be ready for the next game and that will make things easier."
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez said: "Yossi's not the tallest, but he’s not bad [in the air]. He’s very clever."
