Match report

Manchester United Defeats Paris Saint Germain 3–1 in UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
1–3
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Manchester United
Manchester United
Mar 6, 2019

Manchester United stunned Paris Saint Germain with a 3–1 victory in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to a brace from Romelu Lukaku and a late penalty by Marcus Rashford. The victory puts Manchester United in a strong position for the knockout stage.

Key Facts

  • • Romelu Lukaku scored two goals for Manchester United (2', 30')
  • • Juan Bernat equalized for Paris Saint Germain (12')
  • • Marcus Rashford sealed the win with a penalty (90'+4)
  • • Paris Saint Germain had two players receive yellow cards (Á. Di María, Leandro Paredes)

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Buffon (G)
  • 13 Dani Alves (D)
  • 2 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 14 Juan Bernat (D)
  • 3 P. Kimpembe (D)
  • 4 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 23 J. Draxler (M)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 L. Paredes
  • 12 T. Meunier
  • 9 E. Cavani
  • 16 A. Areola
  • 17 E. Choupo-Moting
  • 20 L. Kurzawa
  • 31 C. Dagba

Manchester United

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 18 A. Young (D)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 2 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 3 E. Bailly (D)
  • 17 Fred (M)
  • 15 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 39 S. McTominay (M)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 10 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Diogo Dalot
  • 44 T. Chong
  • 54 M. Greenwood
  • 16 M. Rojo
  • 22 S. Romero
  • 37 J. Garner
  • 47 A. Gomes

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    2' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    12' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Juan Bernat · Assist: K. Mbappe
  3. Manchester United
    30' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    34' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Á. Di María
  5. Manchester United
    36' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Eric Bailly · On: D. Dalot
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    70' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kehrer · On: Leandro Paredes
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    70' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Draxler · On: T. Meunier
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes
  9. Manchester United
    80' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andreas Pereira · On: T. Chong
  10. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Young · On: M. Greenwood
  11. Manchester United
    90'+4 Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    M. Rashford
  12. Paris Saint Germain
    90'+5 Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dani Alves · On: E. Cavani
  13. Manchester United
    90' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Shaw

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Manchester United
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 91% 76%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 761 292
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 6 0
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 690 223
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Romelu Lukaku's early goal set the tone for Manchester United within the first 2 minutes, giving them an immediate advantage over Paris Saint Germain.
  • ▸ The second goal by Lukaku at the 30-minute mark reinforced Manchester United's lead and shifted the momentum away from Paris Saint Germain, who were unable to capitalize on their equalizer.