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Blanc encourages Di Maria to shine on Bernabeu return

Angel di Maria should focus on producing a memorable display on his return to Real Madrid, says Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has challenged Angel di Maria to have a decisive impact when he returns to Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League clash.

Argentina star Di Maria will face Madrid for the first time since he ended a trophy laden four-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu by joining Manchester United in a British record transfer in August 2014.

The 27-year-old's spell at Old Trafford was considerably less successful as he fell out of favor with manager Louis van Gaal and sought an escape route to Paris.