Ralf Rangnick has admitted it was “painful” for him and his Manchester United players to watch Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in midweek.
United were of course knocked out of Europe by Diego Simeone’s side, with the Reds rather meekly giving up their place after a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford. Atletico went on to face Manchester City in the quarter-finals, with the Blues progressing after a gruelling couple of legs.
Not only will seeing Atletico in action during the week have been a painful reminder to United fans of their exit from the competition. It will have also served as a sign of what they’re set to miss out on next season.
