Rodgers criticises referee after Celtic crash out of Europe

Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 32 Second Leg - Valencia v Celtic - Mestalla, Valencia, Spain - February 21, 2019 Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina

(Reuters) - Celtic's quest to overhaul a 2-0 deficit at Valencia and reach the Europa League last 16 became mission impossible after Jeremy Toljan was sent off in the first half on Thursday, manager Brendan Rodgers has said.

The German full back's dismissal for a second booking in the 37th minute meant Celtic played with 10 men for nearly an hour before losing 1-0, as Valencia completed a 3-0 aggregate win.