The Spaniard has kept his charges competitive on three fronts, although a 1-0 loss at Torino last time out in the league struck a blow to their hopes of a top-two finish.
Wednesday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg afforded them an opportunity to produce a positive response, and a 1-1 draw at Lazio makes them favourites for a return to the final of a competition they won last season.
In the previous round Napoli overcame Inter thanks to Gonzalo Higuain's last-gasp winner, putting revenge high on Roberto Mancini's list heading into this tie.
"I relished the team movement and the team spirit," Benitez told the club's official website.
"We have so many games in a short period of time that I cannot even count them all.
"The team reacted well and we have to continue our track."
Two defeats from Napoli's last three games have seen fourth-placed Lazio close to within two points, though.
A 1-0 home loss to Fiorentina halted their momentum after three straight Serie A wins and progression to the Europa League's last 16 against Celtic.
October's league meeting between the sides ended 2-2, with all four goals coming in the last 11 minutes.
