14 December 2023 , 14:18
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Dimitar Berbatov has branded Manchester United 's exit from the Champions League "embarrassing" as he urged the squad to apologise.
United won just one game to finish rock bottom of the group stages, with their exit from Europe confirmed by Tuesday's defeat to Bayern Munich. They finished below both Copenhagen, who reached the last 16, and Galatasaray, who will drop into the Europa League.
Their performance in Europe this season has left Berbatov far from impressed with his former team. And the United icon took aim at Erik ten Hag's men for their dismal displays this season.
"You need to be ready for Champions League football and not be last in your group. You will feel that embarrassment, sadness, disappointment and anger at yourself and teammates for finishing last," he told Betfair.
"I don't think they were not ready for the Champions League, but if you lack qualities during games, then you'll suffer. It's embarrassing to finish below Copenhagen and Galatasaray. The team's performance against Bayern Munich wasn't good enough.
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"What can you say as a player in that position? You just raise your hands, apologise that you weren't good enough and go back to the pitch. Football is like this - there is another season, there is another Champions League if you can qualify."
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Manchester United have been labelled "embarrassing" after crashing out of the Champions League (PA)While Berbatov did admit there were games in which United had performed well, he insisted they had not been good enough. He also believes that the awful European campaign will ultimtely hurt the club.
"Of course, it's disappointing for everyone to finish below Copenhagen and Galatasaray in the Champions League. The performances based on results were not good enough," Berbatov added.
"No European football for Man United is bad because Old Trafford is about European nights. They weren't good in the Champions League and they deserved to go out. Some people will be angry.
"With all due respect to Copenhagen and Galatasaray, you shouldn't finish last in that group. Even if you look good and lose, it's not good enough because in the Champions League group stage, you need the points to qualify.
"It's about the results. Obviously if results aren't there, you'll finish last. Yes, there were games where the team looked okay, played well, but again if you don't know how to continue well throughout the whole game, then you're going to suffer.
"The consistency and concentration was not there. So they've finished last in the group and they'll feel embarrassed."