Published 10:18 IST, December 3rd 2020

Champions League results and highlights as PSG claim top spot after thrashing Man United

Champions League results: Neymar's brace helped PSG defeat Man United at Old Trafford even as Barcelona continued their Champions League winning streak.

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Defending Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) inflicted a harsh defeat on Manchester United at Old Trafford with Brazilian superstar Neymar back in his usual groove. Besides, Barcelona humiliated Ferencvaros away from home, interestingly, in absence of club icon Lionel Messi with manr Ronald Koeman resting Argentina international for crunch LaLiga fixtures, a competition where Catalan giants have stumbled as yet.

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Man United vs PSG Champions League highlights: Neymar shines at Old Trafford

Neymar struck opener as early as 6th minute after Kylian Mbappe's shot was blocked by Man United shot-stopper David de Gea. Brazilian winger was first to react as he struck ball past net but Marcus Rashford equalised in 32nd minute for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

Anthony Martial's shot was saved well by Keylor Navas, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka receiving it. He n passed it on towards Rashford who struck a deflected shot to bag equaliser. Marquinhos put Parc des Princes outfit in driving seat in second half after a close-range finish following a corner.

Neymar sealed victory at Old Trafford with a brilliant effort in injury time, with Mbappe and Rafinha also involved in goal. victory sees PSG claim top spot in Group H of Champions League standings with nine points to ir credit. Interestingly, Man United and RB Leipzig also have equal points as that of PSG.

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Champions League highlights: Barcelona thrash Ferencvaros

Ronald Koeman decided to rest likes of Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho and Marc-Andre ter Stegen with club already ensuring Round of 16 Champions League qualification. And travelling squad did t disappoint Dutch tactician as y came in top form against Ukrainian side.

Antoine Griezmann, who seems to have found new lease of life at Camp u, bagged opener in 14th minute. Ousmane Dembele's cross six minutes later saw striker Martin Braithwaite double lead for Catalan giants as he struck ball in bottom right corner. Dembele sealed fixture for his side when he netted from spot after Braithwaite was brought down inside penalty box. Barcelona next play Juventus in final game of group st, with both teams already securing a Round of 16 Champions League qualification.

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