Manchester United began the evening within touching distance of the Champions League last-16. At one stage, as they tore into Paris Saint-Germain on the counterattack early in the second half, they seemed closer to it than ever. Yet by full time, the point they needed had eluded them. They will have another shot at it next Tuesday at RB Leipzig on the final night of this wild group-phase section. Fail and they will be out. Rather abruptly, it has all become extremely nervy.
Those were the broad brushstrokes on an occasion when PSG not only kept their hopes of progress alive but also remained in control of their destiny. The beaten finalists from last season now need a draw at home to Istanbul Basaksehir to make sure, although they could squeak through with a defeat.
Written by David Hytner at Old Trafford
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