Paris Saint Germain v Manchester United Preview: UEFA Champions League 2018-19 Match Preview, When and Where to watch and more
"Mountains are there to be climbed", these were the words of Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his side lost 2-0 to Paris Saint Germain at the Theatre of Dreams a couple of weeks ago.
One of the favourites to win the competition this year, Paris Saint Germain is in red hot form coming into this fixture with eight victories on the trout, one of the opponents being Manchester United, since their away loss to Olympique Lyon.
The Parisians will be hoping for another clinical performance as they look to enter into the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
"We feel invincible" is what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said after Manchester United came from behind to defeat Southampton in the Premier League.
The Red Devils are not short on confidence and remain confident of defeating the French giants even though they are ravaged by injuries to their key players.
Ole Gunnar Solsjaer will need his side to showcase the best game under his management yet if they are to beat Paris Saint Germain at their home.
A goal each in the second half from Presnel Kimpembe and Kyllian Mbappe settled the score 2-0 in favour of Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 match at the Theatre of Dreams.
When and Where to Watch
Date: 6th March 2018
Time: 21:00 (local), 01:30 (IST)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Referee: Damir Skomina
Form Guide
The last 5 competitive fixture (in all competitions)
PSG: W-W-W-W-W
Manchester United: W-W-D-W-L
Interesting Stats
Paris Saint Germain has only lost once in their last 16 Champions League matches at home with their defeat coming against Real Madrid.
The last six English teams have failed to defeat Paris Saint Germain at the Parc des Princes.
PSG have not kept a clean sheet in each of their last five Champions league matches at home.
Key Players
Paris Saint Germain - Kyllian Mbappe
With Neymar and Cavani out for the Parisians, it was up to the young French international to lead the attack for Thomas Tuchel.
The 20-year old though has not failed to deliver with the pacy striker scoring in each of his last five matches.
Manchester United- Marcus Rashford
With Paul Pogba out with suspension, the onus will be upon the young English striker to carry Ole Gunnar Solskajaer and his team over the line.