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Manchester United Stun Lyon in Dramatic Europa League Triumph

United's 121st-minute winner completes a 7-6 aggregate comeback, securing a Europa League semi-final spot against Athletic Bilbao.

Soccer Football - Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Manchester United v Olympique Lyonnais - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 17, 2025 Manchester United's Harry Maguire celebrates after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble
Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United scores the team's first goal the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

Overview

  • Manchester United defeated Lyon 5-4 in an extraordinary second-leg match, winning 7-6 on aggregate to advance to the Europa League semi-finals.
  • Harry Maguire's 121st-minute header sealed the victory after United had trailed 4-2 in extra time despite Lyon being reduced to 10 men.
  • United initially built a 2-0 lead with first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot, but Lyon fought back with four goals, including strikes from Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette.
  • Bruno Fernandes' penalty and Kobbie Mainoo's late equalizer set the stage for Maguire's decisive goal, ensuring United's last chance at European football next season remains alive.
  • The win offers United a lifeline in a turbulent season, with their next challenge coming against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-finals.