Published 14:19 IST, May 19th 2020
Marcus Rashford reveals how Romelu Lukaku allowed him to taste UCL glory against PSG
Man United star Marcus Rashford revealed how Romelu Lukaku handed him the opportunity to score the dramatic late penalty against PSG in the UCL last year.
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While speaking to tennis great Andy Murray, Marcus Rashford revealed how Romelu Lukaku sacrificed his hat-trick in Champions League during epic PSG vs Man United game at Parc Des Princes. A late Marcus Rashford penalty proved to be decisive goal for Man United to progress into quarterfinals of tournament last year. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were trailing 2-0 from first leg and went on to complete a dramatic 3-1 comeback in PSG vs Man United game in French capital to advance on away goals.
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PSG vs Man United: How PSG crumbled and Man United rose to occasion
Last season, Man United faced daunting task of overturning a two-goal deficit against defending Ligue 1 champions in second leg of ir UCL last-16 clash. In midst of an injury crisis, Solskjaer took a relatively inexperienced squad to France for PSG vs Man United encounter and unthinkable followed at Parc des Princes. Romelu Lukaku gave visitors a perfect start with an early goal but Juan Bernat levelled scores on night on 12 minutes. Lukaku however, got himself on scoresheet again when he pounced on a mistake by goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon 15 minutes before half time.
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With Man United leading 2-1 on night, visitors needed just one more goal to progress into quarterfinals of tournament as PSG missed a host of chances to finish off tie. Towards final sts of game, United won a rar fortuitous penalty late in injury time after a VAR check and Marcus Rashford stepped up to hammer ball into net. Marcus Rashford penalty was eugh to send Premier League side into last eight and also sent travelling supporters at Parc des Princes into a frenzy. Here are highlights for PSG vs Man United clash including late Rasahford penalty.
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PSG vs Man Untied: Lukaku sacrificed hat-trick for Marcus Rashford penalty
In a conversation with tennis legend Andy Murray, Marcus Rashford discussed on-field chat which took place between him and Lukaku over penalty during PSG vs Man United game. Marcus Rashford stated that even though Romelu Lukaku was on a hat-trick and was confident eugh to take penalty, Belgian offered ball to 22-year-old as he wanted Rashford 'to do well' in a 'striking partnership'. Marcus Rashford explained that Lukaku also offered him a piece of advice to remain calm and think of time spent while practising penalties in training. Marcus Rashford penalty during PSG vs Man United game was one to remember for Englishman but he gave plenty of credit to Lukaku for allowing him chance at glory.
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14:19 IST, May 19th 2020