Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra insists Rafael isn't to blame for their Champions League elimination.

Evra is still struggling to find a precise reason why United ended up losing to Bayern Munich after charging into a three-goal lead.

He is certainly not pinning the blame on defensive colleague Rafael, whose dismissal four minutes into the second half was seen by many as the turning point.

"I hear a lot of people are blaming Rafael," said Evra. "I cannot believe that.

"He is a young player. OK he got the red card but Manchester United can win games with 10 men.

"If something needs to be blamed it is the team. Maybe we did not do the job properly in the first leg.

"I do know it was a huge shock. I was so disappointed and so sad. I have not turned the TV on or read a paper since."