Angel Di Maria had the last laugh on Tuesday night.
Every Di Maria touch was jeered by the home fans in a feisty opening half between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United as five yellow cards were dished out before the break.
Di Maria flattered to deceive during his 12 months with the Red Devils after becoming the club’s then-record signing but he was in the mood to show exactly what he’s capable of when he returned to Old Trafford for the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 clash this week.
The Argentine was one one of the most potent attacking threats on the night in the absence of Neymar and Edinson Cavani and shortly after half-time, Di Maria set up Presnel Kimpembe for the game’s opening goal.
What a time to score your 1st senior goal! 🙌
Presnel Kimpembe breaks the deadlock at Old Trafford! 👏#MUNPSG #VMSport #UCL pic.twitter.com/Pny5SCr6tp
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 12, 2019
The assist meant the world to Di Maria, whose passionate reaction didn’t exactly require an experienced lipreader.
Di Maria with a loud "fuck off puta" as he celebrates his assist for the goal.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) February 12, 2019
Di Maria telling the United fans to fuck off has got to be the best thing I’ve seen this week
— Phil (@PhilB_LFC) February 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/Hustler_Futbol/status/1095431974661935104
Angel Di Maria screaming “fuck off! fuck off!” at Man United fans after assisting on that PSG goal…
— Henry Bushnell (@HenryBushnell) February 12, 2019
DiMaria telling the united fans "FUCK OFF PUTA FUCK OFF"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Nicø (@Anonymous1076) February 12, 2019
Di Maria saying “Fuck off Putas” to Man Utd fans🤣🤣🤣 #MANPSG
— Adam Beard (@Adam_Beard14) February 12, 2019
Moments later, Di Maria was subjected to some excessive abuse as fans targeted him with bottles as he set up to take a corner on the opposite side of the pitch.
Turning into that sort of night for #PSG…#MUNPSG #VMSport #UCL pic.twitter.com/9M9ibiK1b5
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 12, 2019
But Di Maria turned the abuse into motivation as he set up another by crossing the ball into Kylian Mbappe’s path for a second away goal and make the return leg in Paris a lot less stressful for the Ligue 1 powerhouse.
"Mbappéeeee!"
The hottest prospect in world football doubles PSG's lead!#MUNPSG #VMSport #UCL pic.twitter.com/ahQzUrdQHx
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 12, 2019
