MARCUS RASHFORD will take the plaudits after his rasping finish led Manchester United to a 2-1 away win at Paris Saint-Germain.
But United had heroes all over the pitch in a far cry from the 6-1 home collapse to Tottenham a couple of weeks ago.
Marcus Rashford was the hero once agiant out in ParisCredit: Reuters
Here, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rates United’s players on a stunning night in the French capital.
DAVID DE GEA – 8/10
Repaid the manager’s faith in him by making stunning stops to deny Kurzawa and then Mbappe.
Had no chance with the own goal though.
David De Gea was in inspired form between the sticksCredit: AFP or licensors
AARON WAN BISSAKA – 8
Showed why they call him the ‘Spider’ by pulling out two outstanding tackles on Mbappe when the French ace looked set to pull the trigger.
AXEL TUANZEBE – 9
First game for 10 months and up against one of Europe’s most feared forward lines – yet showed huge maturity and composure.
Axel Tuanzebe kept Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at bayCredit: AFP or licensors
VICTOR LINDELOF – 8
His place looked in doubt recently but now he was the senior centre-back and the Swede led the back line well, keeping the Paris superstars in check
LUKE SHAW – 7
Will see his left-back slot under threat from Telles but filled in as an emergency centre-back for the first hour and did exactly what the manager asked of him.
ALEX TELLES – 7
Big night to make his debut for the £13.6m full-back and showed all his experience to help keep PSG’s front three quiet before making way for Pogba.
Alex Telles and Luke Shaw were solid at the backCredit: Reuters
FRED – 7
Given the nod ahead of Pogba and helped United take control of the first half against a lethargic home team. Seems to have a good understanding with McTominay.
SCOTT McTOMINAY – 8
Scotland international showed great maturity in the middle of the park, taking control of the middle and overshadowing his former team-mate Herrera.
Bruno Fernandes made no mistake second time round from the penalty spotCredit: AP:Associated Press
BRUNO FERNANDES – 8
Given the armband and seemed to relish the extra responsibility.
Showed great character to step up and slot home the re-taken penalty.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 8
Had wasted a couple of chances when he created space on the edge of the box and slammed a shot past Navas.
Another memorable moment in Paris for the England youngster.
Marcus Rashford was the matchwinner on a good night for United in ParisCredit: AFP or licensors
ANTHONY MARTIAL – 6
Won yet another penalty for his team when he turned Diallo but then inexplicably headed the equaliser into his own net.
Anthony Martial closed his eyes when trying to head clear – and ended up firing the ball into his own goal
Subs
PAUL POGBA (for Telles, 67) – 7
There was no attitude from Pogba despite him only making the bench again.
He helped solidify United while offering a different attacking option with his eye for a pass.
DAN JAMES (for Martial, 88) – 6
DONNY VAN DE BEEK (for Fernandes, 88) – 6
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
