It's a big night for the Pogba family tonight. For the first time ever, Manchester United midfielder Paul will take on his brother Florentin as Saint-Etienne come to Old Trafford for the Europa League round of 32 tie.
It's a big deal for both Paul and his older brother Florentin, who recently spoke of his delight about having the opportunity to test himself against his sibling.
Speaking to The Guardian, he said:
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"I watched the draw and, when I saw who we got, my first reaction was 'Yes, that's a dream that's going to be fulfilled'.
"We used to play every day and hope that one day all three of us would play together in a professional match.
"That was the biggest dream. We haven't managed it yet but having two of us together on the pitch is already good.
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"We've been having fun about it ever since the draw, sending messages like 'Watch out, the match is getting closer' and so on."
He's also marked the historic occasion by having both of their squad numbers shaved into his hair.
The other Pogba sibling, Mathias, who is Florentin's twin, has had his say on the big game.
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The Pogba brothers wearing matching clothes in their younger days. Image via Le Parisien
The 26-year old, who currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, admits it's a tough one to call but went on to say watching the match is a "dream" for him.
As quoted by Le Parisien, he said:
"Manchester seem stronger. But Saint-Etienne have made a dent in the Europa League and they will be over-motivated. In the return leg, it will be balanced.
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Personally, this is the biggest dream I have. I think my brothers have the same. This is the most beautiful thing that could happen to me. Whatever the team, it does not matter."
The mother of the Pogba clan will be in attendance for the game tonight and it will surely be a surreal experience for her - watching two of her sons lock horns in a Europa League tie. We do wonder who she's going to be supporting though?!
JIn his pre-match press, Jose Mourinho said that he feels sorry for "Mum Pogba" and that he has been told off Paul that she is hoping for a draw tonight.
(h/t 101 Great Goals)