It was an electrifying night at Old Trafford. Manchester United performed a stunning comeback, beating Lyon 5-4 in a thrilling Europa League quarter-final match, leading to a 7-6 aggregate victory. Watch the video highlights below:
Manchester United began the game in control, with goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot giving them a 2-0 lead by half-time.
The atmosphere was so lively, and Manchester United fans felt confident their team was cruising towards an easy victory. However, the second half took an unexpected turn. Lyon, despite being reduced to ten men following Corentin Tolisso’s dismissal, mounted an impressive comeback. They equalled the score with goals from Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico, forcing the game into extra time with the aggregate score tied at 6-6.
The tension of the match heightened further in the extra time as Lyon took the lead for the first time in the match, with Rayan Cherki scoring, followed by a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette that brought the score to 4-2 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.
Just when it seemed that the night was slipping away from Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes converted a crucial penalty to reignite hopes for the Red Devils. Kobbie Mainoo added another goal, leveling the match at 4-4. And in a breathtaking climax, Harry Maguire rose to the occasion, heading in the decisive goal in the dying moments of extra time.
As Manchester United heads to the semi-finals, questions arise about their ability to replicate this thrilling form against Athletic Bilbao.
