SIR ALEX FERGUSON slammed the behaviour of the Bayern Munich players after Manchester United’s Champions League exit at the hands of the German side.

United, who lost on away goals having won 3-2 on the night, appeared to be cruising through when they led 3- 0 after 40 minutes thanks to goals from Darron Gibson and two from Nani.

But Ivica Olic slotted home just before the break for Louis Van Gaal’s side. Rafael was dismissed for a second booking early in the second half and a stunning volley from Arjen Robben saw the visitors progress on away goals as the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate.

Ferguson was furious about the manner in which the Bayern players protested to referee Nicola Rizzoli to show Rafael a second yellow card after tugging back Franck Ribery.

When asked if the sendingoff had changed the course of the game, Ferguson said: ‘‘There is no doubt about it.

They were never getting through that tie, with 11 men we had no problem.

‘‘The young boy showed a bit of inexperience, but they got him sent off, everyone sprinted towards the referee – typical Germans.’’ The Scot also believed United had been the better side across the two legs.

‘‘We have done well, the performance was excellent, we were very unlucky.’’