PSG vs Manchester United, player ratings: Romelu Lukaku gives Gianluigi Buffon torrid night in Paris
Player ratings: United finally found away to carve out a clear chance in the second period as PSG remained resolute to ensure their place in the last eight
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United completed an historic comeback win in the Champions League last 16, beating PSG in Paris 3-1 to go through on away goals after a late and controversial VAR decision intervened to award a penalty.
Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the first half, including an opening strike within two minutes of kick-off, either side of Juan Bernat's reply, but United seemingly couldn't break the deadlock in the second half.
In the dying minutes Presnel Kimpembe's arm blocked Diogo Dalot's shot, and VAR asked the referee to check a screen beside the pitch.
After a minute of consideration, the referee returned to the field to stun the Parc des Princes by awarding the spot-kick, which Marcus Rashford fizzed past Buffon.
Lukaku and centre-back Chris Smalling were the standout players for United, while Gianluigi Buffon had a torrid evening for PSG despite their eventual progress.
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