Complex sentence: Rafael made his first competitive start of the season since the Community Shield victory back in August against Crystal Palace in the League Cup on 20 November 2011, a game which United lost 2--1 in extra time.
Split into simpler sentences: Rafael made his first competitive start of the season since the Community Shield victory back in August, against Crystal Palace in the League Cup on 20 November 2011. A game which United lost 2--1 in extra time.