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Thomas Tuchel Backs VAR Despite Manchester United's Controversial Winner

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has said he still supports the video assistant referee despite Manchester United's controversial penalty winner that knocked his side out of the UEFA Champions League last 16.

An injury-time spot-kick was given against Presnel Kimpembe for a handball in the area. Marcus Rashford converted to help United win 3-1 on the night (3-3 on aggregate) and send his side through on away goals, but Tuchel told RMC Sport (h/t MailOnline's Jeorge Bird) more clarification on usage of VAR is required.

The German still supports the system but said: "Yes, clearly, I'm for the VAR.