Better team lost: Mourinho

It was quite strong contact from Nani on him and he was shown a red. On another occasion he could have seen a yellow for the same offence, said Mourinho,who shook hands with Ferguson and disappeared into the tunnel before the added time.

CR7 scores,apologises

Cristiano Ronaldo has celebrated dozens of goals at Old Trafford but Tuesdays winner for Real Madrid against Manchester United was the first time he held up his hands in apology after scoring. The Portuguese,who spent six years at United from 2003, completed a 2-1 comeback win for Real.

He received a rousing welcome back before the match,but broke the home fans hearts when he slid in at the far post after 69 minutes to sweep the ball into the net.

It was an emotional moment for me. I respect for the affection that people gave me here over many years. Those are feelings that you dont forget, he added on Spanish television broadcaster TVE. I didnt celebrate but I was happy inside and what I wanted most was to win and step by step continue on our way to the final of the Champions League.