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ROMELU LUKAKU showed his class by consoling Presnel Kimpembe after Manchester United's stunning European win.

The Belgian striker scored twice to leave his side a goal away from reaching the quarter-finals in a huge upset.

 Romelu Lukaku played brilliantly and showed true sportsmanship after the final whistle
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Romelu Lukaku played brilliantly and showed true sportsmanship after the final whistle
 Kylian Mbappe struggled to hold back the tears after an emotional defeat
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Kylian Mbappe struggled to hold back the tears after an emotional defeatCredit: Reuters

And after Kimpembe's handball in the area allowed Marcus Rashford to score the decisive penalty, Lukaku was quick to offer his condolences.

Teen sensation Kylian Mbappe set up Juan Bernat for PSG's strike and would have had a second assist but for an offside call against Angel Di Maria.

And despite his best efforts, the Frenchman, 19, was left in floods of tears after another sensational flop from the Parisians in Europe.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored the late goal to win the competition in 1999 and will now fancy his chances of repeating the feat as a boss.

 There were contrasting emotions for Europe's teenage stars
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There were contrasting emotions for Europe's teenage starsCredit: Reuters

After the dramatic finale, former United star Michael Owen told BT Sport: "When this draw was made I gave Manchester United no chance whatsoever.

"They were playing awful football under Jose Mourinho, they had no chance.

Man Utd and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrate dramatic Champions League win over PSG
 Marcus Rashford scored a brilliant penalty to send United into an unlikely quarter-final
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Marcus Rashford scored a brilliant penalty to send United into an unlikely quarter-finalCredit: AP:Associated Press

"What a difference, the whole spirit has changed - it's quite frightening how they've gone through tonight.

"With a neutral head I don't think it's a penalty in a million years. It's not a penalty for me or anybody in this room."

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