Rafa's Cup reaction

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Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez. Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez.

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Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez tells FATV what The FA Cup means to his side this season

Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea
The FA Cup with Budweiser
Sixth Round Proper
4.30pm, Sunday 10 March 2013
Old Trafford, Manchester United FC
Live on ITV1
Winning clubs receive £360,000 from The FA's Prize Fund
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Rafa Benitez admits The FA Cup is a 'massive' competition for Chelsea, as they bid for a place in the Semi-Final.

The Blues had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday after staging a second-half comeback, so will face a replay against Sir Alex Ferguson's side at Stamford Bridge.

A date has yet to be confirmed for that game, but Chelsea are keen to progress and retain The Cup following last year's victory over Liverpool at Wembley.

Benitez told FATV: "This competition is massive, so we will try to progress.

"It was a very good performance and it was a pity that we couldn't win.

"The main thing now will be the replay and after that we will think about the draw

"It will be tough anyway because United is a great team."

Watch the full interview with Benitez in the Media Gallery above.