Manchester United secured a historic Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the first team to overturn a 2-0 home deficit in the competition's history. The Red Devils advanced on away goals after a 3-1 victory at the Parc de Princes, ending a six-year drought without a knockout-stage win since 2011.
Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors by PSG's Thilo Kehrer and Gianluigi Buffon. Marcus Rashford sealed the tie with a stoppage-time penalty, 20 years after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's iconic Champions League goal against Bayern Munich. The win marked United's first knockout-stage success since 2011, ending a period of European struggles.
Solskjaer emphasized tactical flexibility, deploying academy graduates like Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood while adapting to key absences. "This was the real Manchester United," wrote Henry Winter, highlighting the team's resilience and youth-driven approach. The victory set up a quarter-final clash against Tottenham, Porto, or Ajax, with Solskjaer expressing confidence in the squad's potential to go "all the way."
United's dramatic resurgence came despite injuries and suspensions, including the absence of Paul Pogba. The team's adaptability and belief were evident as they frustrated PSG and capitalized on defensive lapses. Ashley Young noted the disciplined game plan, while fans celebrated with chants declaring "United are back" as a European force.
