Manchester United will travel to France for their meeting from the Champions League 1/8 final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. The French side have a two goal lead from the first meeting three weeks ago in Manchester and now the Red Devils need to score at least two goals without conceding to get to extra time. In order to eliminate Paris SG in normal time, United need to score at least three goals and not to concede more than one.
Last game between the teams: 12.02.2019 Manchester United – Paris SG 0:2; Presnel Kimpembe 53′, Kylian Mbappe 60′; Paul Pogba from the hosts was sent off for two yellow cards in the 89′
Last game at this venue: The two teams have never met in France.
Worth mentioning:
In the first leg of their 1/8 final of the Champions League Paris SG managed to get away from Old Trafford with a clear 2:0 win. After a scoreless first half, the Parisians struck two quick goals inside the first 15 minutes after the break. Paul Pogba was sent off in the end and will miss the game in Paris. The teams have met just two times in the years with the French side victorious both times by a 2:0 scoreline.
Last game Paris SG: 02.03.2019 Caen – Paris SG 1:2; Casimir Ninga 56′; Kylian Mbappe 59′ (penalty), 87′
Last game Manchester United: 02.03.2019 Manchester United – Southampton 3:2; Andreas Pereira 53′, Romelu Lukaku 59′, 89′; Yann Valery 26′, James Ward-Prowse 75′; Paul Pogba missed a penalty for the home side in the 90′
Top performers Paris SG: Kylian Mbappe 24 goals 5 assists, Edinson Cavani 17 goals 3 assists, Neymar 13 goals 6 assists.
Top performers Manchester United: Romelu Lukaku 12 goals, Paul Pogba 11 goals 9 assists, Marcus Rashford 9 goals 6 assists.
Worth mentioning:
😍 Great #UCL comebacks…
⚽️ Manchester United 1-1 Juventus
😮 @juventusfc 2-3 @ManUtd (Agg 3-4)
⚽️ Paris 4-0 Barcelona
😮 @FCBarcelona 6-1 @PSG_English (Agg: 6-5) pic.twitter.com/C8mpkTJjIB— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 4, 2019
Paris SG are on a six game winning streak. All of their last four outings featured over 2,5 goals, while just two of the last eight saw goals at both ends. In four of the last five games at Parc des Princes they have scored at least three goals.
The two recent Manchester United games featured over 3,5 goals and the fans saw both teams hitting the back of the nets. The Red Devils recorded 8 straight away victories across all competitions for the first time in their history. United never conceded more than a goal in the games from that run.
Missing players Paris SG: Neymar, Edinson Cavani.
Missing players Manchester United: Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Antonio Valencia will miss injured. Matteo Darmian, Phil Jones, Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial are doubtful. Paul Pogba is suspended.