The meeting between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais began promising for the Red Devils, who knew how to be solid and organized against an entrepreneurial team. Manchester United quickly took the advantage thanks to a first opening of the scoring at the start of the match. Diogo Dalot then dubbed the setting just before half-time (2-0, 45+1), placing the Gones in a delicate position.
However, the Lyonnais did not give up. In the 70th minute, Thiago Almada, freshly entered into play, delivered a magnificent free kick that Alexandre Lacazette deflected for Corentin Tolisso, who marked the head (2-1). This goal gave hope to Lyon supporters. A few minutes later, Nicolas Tagliafico equalized (2-2, 78th) after a well-constructed action, putting the two teams tied.
The match went to extra time in an electric atmosphere. Reduced to ten after the expulsion of Corentin Tolisso in the 89th minute, the Lyonnais continued to fight. In overtime, Malick Fofana launched a counterattack, and Rayan Cherki marked a cross shot (2-3, 104th). Then, in the 109th minute, Alexandre Lacazette transformed a penalty (2-4), seeming to seal the victory for Lyon.
But Manchester United did not say his last word. A penalty obtained by Casemiro and transformed by Bruno Fernandes (3-4, 114th) relaunched the match. In a stunning final, Kobbie Mainoo (120th) and Harry Maguire (120th+1) marked, offering an unexpected qualification to the Red Devils.
With this incredible victory, Manchester United join the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they will face the Athletic Club of Bilbao.
