PARIS
vs
Manchester United
Founded on March 5, 1878, Manchester United is a mythical club, whose history has been written over the seasons on the national scene as well as in major European competitions. As one of the most popular clubs in the world, the institution has managed to make its Manchester United brand one of the most powerful in the world. In the course of its history, the club has won the Premier League 20 times, the Champions League 3 times, as well as 12 English Cups.
The first team is currently coached by Ralf Rangnick, former coach at Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig. At the end of the 2020/21 season, the club finished 2nd of the Premier League, behind Manchester City. Manchester United lost in the Europa League final against Villarreal CF, with Unai Emery as coach since July 23, 2020.
If the Englishman Wayne Rooney is the club's top scorer with more than 250 goals for the Red Devils, it is the Welshman Ryan Giggs who has the most matches played with the Red shirt: 963, between 1991 and 2014.
Following the 2021/22 draw for the Champions League group stage, Manchester United finished 1st, ahead of Villarreal, Atalanta and Young Boys of Berne in group F. In their Round of 16 against Atletico Madrid, the Red Devils were defeated 1 - 0 in the second leg at Old Trafford, and will not see the next round.
The encounters
5 played
- 3 won
- 0 drawn
- 2 lost
9 goals scored 6 goals conceded
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D5 - UCL 20/21 December 2, 2020
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3
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D1 - UCL 20/21 October 20, 2020
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2
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Round of 16 - UCL 18/19 March 6, 2019
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3
The Parisians against Manchester United
During the 2018-19 edition of the Champions League, the two teams met in the Round of 16. Defeated by the Red and Blue at Old Trafford in the first leg, Marcus Rashford's teammates had managed to qualify thanks to their victory at the Parc des Princes in the second leg.
Following the draw made on October 1, 2020, by Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda, the two teams meet in Group H of the Champions League, alongside RB Leipzig and Istanbul Başakşehir. On October 20, 2020, the Parisians were receiving the Red Devils at Parc des Princes behind closed doors. After Bruno Fernandes opening score on penalty kick, Anthony Martial's auto goal gave the Red and Blue hope, before Marcus Rashford gave his team victory in the 87th minute. On the second le at Old Trafford, Marquinhos' teammates achieved an impressive performance, with a 3 - 1 victory against the Red Devils. With two goals from Neymar, and one from captain Marquinhos, the Red and Blue took the lead of the group.
With 9 points, the Red Devils ended at the 3th place of the Group H, and will compete in Europa League.
Players to follow Duel
Kylian Mbappe is now the key striker for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team. French champion with AS Monaco in 2017, he subsequently won everything with the Red and Blue: Ligue 1 Uber Eats, French Cup, League Cup and Supercup. In constant progression, he finished Top Scorer and Best Player of the league at the end of the 2020/21 season, positioning him in 9th place in the Ballon d'Or, won by his teammate Leo Messi.
Formed at Novare Calcio in Italy, it is at Sporting Portugal that the career of Bruno Fernandes will definitely change dimension. In 2019, he won the Portuguese Cup and the League Cup. Member of the typical team of the Premier League in 2020/21, he realized an exceptional season concluded with 18 goals and 12 assists. He is now the metronome of the Red Devils, the one through whom all the balls pass, as well as the penalty taker.
Old Trafford
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The Theater of Dreams. Old Trafford is a unique stadium whose history is intimately linked to that of Manchester United. Inaugurated on February 19th, 1910, it is today the 3rd largest stadium in England behind that of Wembley and Twickenham.
Among the noteworthy achievements in the 2022/23 season, the Red Devils' wins over Leicester (3-0), Chelsea (4-1) and Manchester City (2-1).
Located south-west of Manchester, Old Trafford is served by the Altrincham and Eccles tramway lines. The Manchester United FC Halt station, open only on match days, is adjacent to the South stand. Numerous parking areas are also available in the surroundings.
