There are few football clubs who embrace nostalgia quite like Manchester United, but with such a rich history and limited current success, why wouldn't you?

United's return to Champions League action this week has brought with it a glut of fond memories as fans and media bask in the glory days of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's flawless caretaker reign.

That win in Paris 19 months is the greatest night in United's recent European history and regardless of what followed, it was a match which demonstrated the very meaning of the 'United way'. Victory against the odds when hard work, commitment and a favourable VAR decision set the scene for the most remarkable of comebacks.

However, perhaps the most pertinent reflection on that famous night is to look back on the team selection and highlight just how far United have come under Solskjaer since then.

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The most obvious change comes up front with Romelu Lukaku no longer at the club following his heroic brace at the Parc des Princes. Lukaku was the talisman in United's comeback with two well taken goals, but Solskjaer was ruthless in letting him leave in favour of creating a more mobile attacking unit, which focuses on fluidity rather than a static focal point.

United's youthful front-three outscored the favoured trio at Liverpool last season and while Lukaku can count himself hard done by at Old Trafford it is hard to argue Solskjaer made a mistake in selling him to Inter Milan.

The biggest overhaul comes in midfield with United having started Andreas Pereira, Scott McTominay, Fred and Ashley Young across the middle for their remarkable win last year. Only two of those remain in the first-team squad, with United's midfield transformed from their biggest weakness into their biggest strength after two high-profile signings.

Donny van de Beek has added greater depth to a rejuvenated contingent which was bolstered by the arrival of Bruno Fernandes, while Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic have both also salvaged their careers following a change of mind from the manager.

It is also worth remembering how frail United were at right-back that night with Eric Bailly hauled off in the first-half after a horror show in defence. His replacement Diogo Dalot played a pivotal role in the resurgence with his late effort earning the penalty which gave Marcus Rashford the platform to win the game from the spot.

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This time around it will be Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back and it is important to appreciate just how secure he has made the role on the right hand side of defence. His weekend showing against Newcastle was evidence of his new attacking edge, but defensively he has been pretty much flawless in his first year at Old Trafford.

With a number of important players still missing United's line up against PSG on Tuesday night won't represent the finished article under Solskjaer, but it will prove to be a timely reminder of just how far he and this team has come.