Ralf Rangnick slams referee as Manchester United's David de Gea gives honest verdict on defeat
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, March 16. Ralf Rangnick accused referee Slavko Vincic of making it 'easy' for Atletico Madrid to waste time in their Champions League victory over Manchester United.
United were eliminated in a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford thanks to Renan Lodi's first-half header but the United players, staff and supporters were constantly agitated by Vincic's officiating. ALSO READ: 'Story of our season' - Manchester United fans left furious as Atletico Madrid take the lead Rangnick felt United were the better side in the first half but said the second half did not go two minutes 'without being interrupted by someone lying on the floor' - yet only four minutes of added time were signalled.
Read more from Rangnick here. David de Gea has admitted United's trophy drought isn't good enough. United welcomed Atletico for the second leg of their Champions League tie on Tuesday night.
The home side started the match well and looked bright, but Diego Simeone's side took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Lodi.
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