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Manchester United Held to 2-2 Draw by Lyon as Onana’s Errors Steal the Spotlight

Late mistakes by goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Lyon to equalize in stoppage time, leaving the Europa League quarter-final tie finely balanced ahead of the second leg.

Overview

  • Manchester United and Lyon played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, with Lyon scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer.
  • Goalkeeper Andre Onana committed two critical errors, including mishandling a late shot that allowed Rayan Cherki to score Lyon’s equalizer in the 95th minute.
  • Pre-match tensions were heightened by a public exchange between Onana and Lyon’s Nemanja Matic, with Onana claiming United were 'way better' than Lyon, a statement that drew scrutiny after his performance.
  • Despite the draw and Onana’s mistakes, Manchester United remain unbeaten in European competitions this season, contrasting with their domestic struggles.
  • Calls for Onana to be replaced have grown louder, with critics and some analysts questioning his reliability in high-stakes matches as the second leg approaches.

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