Liverpool have arrived in Madrid for Thursday's Europa League semi-final with Atletico Madrid after a 1200-mile journey by train, coach and plane.
The squad left Runcorn railway station at 1304 BST on Tuesday, reaching Madrid airport more than 24 hours later.
They eventually flew from Bordeaux after an overnight stop in Paris.
"The trip has been a bit tortuous but the important thing is that we are here and we're in a good mood," said Benitez.
Horrific.
Plush coach to Runcorn....first class train to Euston...luxury coach (for about a minute) to King's Cross...Eurostar Leisure select (afternoon meal, 3 courses consisting of starter, light hot main course and pastries, with wine, water and soft drinks served at your seat, complimentary newspapers and magazines provided, as well as spacious reclining seats with generous legroom. Each seat benefits from either a slide-out table or a fixed table shared with adjacent passengers) to Paris. Night in a five star hotel, first class train to Bordeaux, flight (first class?) to Madrid.
Just like being tortured in fact.
They should try Ryanair next time....that truly is torture .