After threatening several times in the opening moment of the game, PSG took the lead after just six minutes. Smart play allowed Luyindula room to shoot into the box and the former Lyon man made no mistake with his finish. Still celebrating their opener, PSG could have fallen back on level terms as Arnautovic shot narrowly wide of Landreau’s left post with the goalkeeper beaten. Although not dominating play, les Parisiens would double their advantage as a slick one-two between Sessegnon and Kezman in a congested penalty area allowed the latter to shoot home from a tight angle, though Boschker would have liked to have done better. The goalkeeper would twice make remarkable saves to make up for this error. On the stroke of half time he produced a magnificent block to stifle a chance at Sessegnon’s feet as the Benin international broke clear and then he seemed to have played a crucial role in knocking PSG out of the competition as he dived right to save Mateja Kezman’s penalty after Luyindula had been upended in the penalty box. But Kezman redeemed himself emphatically with just seven minutes remaining as a sharp near-post run and sweet right foot finish from Ceara's cross gave PSG a sniff of hope. Incredibly they took it as Peguy Luyindula latched onto a long ball only 60 seconds later to round the keeper and tuck into an empty net, sending the Parc des Princes into raptures.

Le Guen must be delighted with the resilience of his side, particularly since this was almost a fringe team that was on display. Les Parisiens’ league form is carrying over into Europe and the PSG boss will wish that success can have a snowballing effect and really allow PSG to mount some kind of sustained challenge on Ligue 1. Twente have also progressed to the knockout stages, although they missed the chance to win their group, meaning they will be paired with a side knocked out of the Champions League.