Fergie still raging over Rafael dismissal

ALEX FERGUSON is sticking by his belief that the Bayern Munich players got Rafael sent off at Old Trafford on Wednesday – and widened his attack to claim sections of the British media revel in Manchester United’s misery.

Ferguson was irritated that his blunt comments about Bayern’s conduct being “typically German” immediately after United’s 3-2 win in midweek that could not save them from a Champions League quarter-final exit, were allowed to obscure what was probably their best performance of the season.

The United boss felt his players deserved an immense amount of praise for their efforts, establishing a three-goal lead during the first half, then in trying to withstand a fierce Bayern bombardment after Rafael had received his marching orders.