Rafael played a full 90 for Manchester United U21s in their defeat at home to Fulham.
Tom Richards and Adam Taggart scored in the second half for the visitors to record an unlikely victory after United led early on through Nick Powell and controlled possession for much of the match.
Saidy Janko featured for United ahead of his move to Bolton Wanderers yesterday.
New United signing Sadiq El Fitouri did not appear.
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