LIGI YA MABINGWA ULAYA : MAN UTD YAICHAPA OLYMPIACOS 3 NA KUTINGA ROBO FAINALI

Delighted: Van Persie runs towards the Stretford End after putting United ahead in the tie

All yours: Van Persie and strike partner Wayne Rooney celebrate on their knees after the third goal

Treble: Van Persie completes his first ever Champions League hat-trick just after half-time with a free-kcik

Ahead: Rooney stepped over the free-kick and left it for Van Persie, who wrong-footed Roberto

Equaliser: Van Persie wheels away after levelling the score in the tie at Old Trafford

Double up: Van Persie slots home from close range to make it 2-0 to United

The old days: Old Trafford erupted as Van Persie came up with the goods just before half-time

All smiles: United players celebrate Van Persie's second goal, but there was more to come

Get on: There was little time to celebrate the first goal as United rushed back to the centre circle

Elated: David De Gea, who had just made two fantastic saves, celebrates United's second goal

There's hope yet: Van Persie puts United ahead on the night from the spot in the first-half

Beyond grasp: Goalkeeper Roberto went the right way but Van Persie's effort was too strong