Manchester United secured a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a remarkable 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the first team to overturn a 2-0 home deficit in the knockout stages.
The win came despite missing key players including Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial, with Romelu Lukaku scoring twice and Marcus Rashford netting a controversial stoppage-time penalty awarded after a VAR review.
Interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his team's resilience, stating, "The belief in the boys was just what we hoped for. It was fantastic." He highlighted the psychological edge gained from PSG's previous Champions League collapses, noting, "There is always some mental doubt because they have had those experiences."
The decisive penalty was awarded after VAR determined Presnel Kimpembe handled the ball, though the contact appeared minimal. Solskjaer defended the decision, saying, "The referee had a big, big call to make. My staff said the player made himself big, so it's a clear penalty."
Rashford, making his first Champions League appearance, remained composed under pressure, stating, "Those moments are the moments we live for." The victory marks a turning point for Solskjaer, who has transformed United's fortunes since taking charge in December, remaining unbeaten in domestic matches and winning all away games.
