In a breathtaking Europa League quarterfinal second leg at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Olympique Lyonnais after extra time, clinching a 7-6 aggregate win to advance to the semifinals.
United began the match assertively, establishing a 2-0 lead with goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot. Ugarte opened the scoring in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass to slot the ball past Lyon’s goalkeeper. Dalot doubled the lead shortly after, finishing a swift counter-attack with precision.
Despite the early setback, Lyon responded with determination. Corentin Tolisso narrowed the deficit before halftime, and Nicolas Tagliafico equalized in the second half, bringing the score to 2-2 and forcing the match into extra time.
Lyon seized the initiative in extra time, with Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette scoring to put the visitors ahead 4-2. However, Tolisso’s red card for a second bookable offense reduced Lyon to ten men, providing United with a glimmer of hope.
Bruno Fernandes reignited United’s comeback with a penalty in the 114th minute. Kobbie Mainoo then leveled the match in the 120th minute, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion.
In the dying moments of extra time, Harry Maguire rose above the defense to head home the decisive goal in the 121st minute, securing United’s passage to the semifinals.
Manchester United will now face Athletic Club Bilbao in the semifinals, following the Spanish side’s 2-0 victory over Rangers.
