Overview

• Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinal on April 10, 2025.
• Rayan Cherki scored a dramatic equalizer in the final seconds, earning praise for his performance and boosting Lyon's confidence ahead of the return leg.
• Post-match analyses highlighted Lyon's attacking strengths and criticized goalkeeper Lucas Perri for key errors, while Manchester United's André Onana also faced scrutiny for his mistakes.
• Lyon plans to adopt an aggressive, offensive approach at Old Trafford, with Cherki emphasizing the team's intent to showcase their attacking style.
• Manchester United, currently struggling in 13th place in the Premier League, faces mounting pressure to deliver a strong performance in the return leg to keep their Europa League hopes alive.