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Marcos Rojo has claimed that Manchester United has won the respect of all of Europe after their incredible comeback win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League second round.
United looked to be heading out of the continent's top-tier club competition after caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side go down 2-0 at Old Trafford.
However, goals from Romelu Lukaku and then a last-gasp penalty from Marcus Rashford completed a memorable comeback in the French capital that virtually handed Solskjaer the permanent job.
“For me, after Paris, everything changed," Rojo told MUTV.
"I reckon that all the teams in Europe are now starting to look at us differently and to show us a little bit more respect because this is a great club with so much history and I reckon that in these games that counts for a lot.
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 0-0 Manchester United ...Romelu Lukaku steals the ball and takes it round Gigi Buffon...
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 0-0 Manchester United ... before finishing from a tight angle
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 0-1 Manchester United Ed Woodward and Sir Alex Ferguson watch on in the stands
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-1 Manchester United Juan Bernat soon equalises, tapping Kylian Mbappe's cross at the back post
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-1 Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks frustrated on the touchline
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-1 Manchester United But Manchester United are soon back in front
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United Romelu Lukaku pounces on a rebound after Buffon had spilled Rashford's long dipping shot...
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United ...to restore United's advantage
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United Kylian Mbappe goes close but can't divert the ball past David de Gea
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United Chris Smalling snuffs out Mbappe in the box
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United Rashford is monitored by Thilo Kehrer
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United Angel di Maria gets in behind and finishes with a brilliant chip
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United In added time, Presnel Kimpembe blocks a Diogo Dalot shot with his arm
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United The moment seems innocuous, but the referee Damir Skomina is told by VAR to check the replay
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-2 Manchester United After a long delay for his deliberations, Skomina awards a penalty to the shock of PSG players
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The story of United’s win in Paris PSG 1-3 Manchester United United celebrate, and hold on to see out an extraordinary victory on away goals
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"And I don’t think there’s any team out there who really wants to come to Old Trafford to play United. In fact I’m sure of that, so we have a lot of things in our favour, like being at home in front of our own fans to give us the chance to take a lead over there.”
FC Barcelona are the visitors to Old Trafford on Wednesday night, however, and the Spanish champions are overwhelming favourites after a win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday all but sealed their fourth La Liga title in five years. Now their sole focus is the Champions League, with Lionel Messi more determined than ever to add to his haul of big-eared trophies and the club consumed by a desire to knock Real Madrid off their perch.
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Champions League power rankings 7. Ajax Fearless youth and exceptional talent stunned Real Madrid, though it will be tough to repeat
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Champions League power rankings 6. Tottenham Efficiently dispatched Dortmund in both legs, showing they are now calm when under pressure at this level
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Champions League power rankings 5. Manchester United The comeback vs PSG has galvanised them but despite Solskjaer performing miracles, they have glaring holes
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Champions League power rankings 4. Barcelona With Messi, anything is possible, but incredibly despite thrashing Lyon at the Nou Camp, they looked vulnerable when the visitors halved the deficit and were one goal away from advancing
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Champions League power rankings 3. Juventus Ronaldo once again showing he is Mr Champions League in the remarkable comeback vs Atletico and now a serious threat to finally clinch that elusive title
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"Of course, Barcelona have huge experience of playing in lots of finals and semifinals in the Champions League for a good few years now. But we have our own strengths too, and we have to know how to make best use of them.
"They will be favourites to go through but we are going to give everything we've possibly got to ensure that we go through."
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