Ralf Rangnick slams 'joke' referee decision after Manchester United suffer Champions League exit
India Today
Ralf Rangnick slammed Slavko Vincic, saying the Slovenian referee made it 'easy' for Atletico Madrid to waste time in their Champions League victory over Manchester United.
Interim manager Ralf Rangnick was frustrated with referee Slavko Vincic after Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening.
Manchester United were knocked out after suffering a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford through Renan Lodi's first-half header, but the United players, staff and supporters were constantly agitated by Vincic's officiating.
United, who have not won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017, are left to focus on a Premier League campaign where they face a real battle to make the top four and earn a place in next year's Champions League.
Rangnick was upset with the refereeing of the game but had few complaints about his team's performance.
"I think we played a very good first half - exactly the way we wanted to play with a high energy level but we couldn't convert that into one or two goals," he said.
"Conceding that counter-attacking goal just before halftime didn't make life any easier. It was hard in the second half and always interrupted. There was always somebody lying on the floor.
"I would also say some curious refereeing decisions. I wouldn't say they were decisive but at least he fell too often for those time-wasting antics."
