Manchester United are into the semi-finals of the European League after the most thrilling clash at Old Trafford ended 5-4 in their favour with plenty of late drama.
The hosts took control of the match in the first half and dominated possession with Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot giving Ruben Amorim’s men a two-goal advantage.
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca made changes that worked perfectly. Corentin Tolisso pulled one back before Nicolas Tagliafico equalised for the visitors. Tolisso was dismissed late in the 90 minutes and the match went to extra-time.
Lyon were the better team even with 10-men. Rayan Cherki slotted the French side ahead and Alexandre Lacazette scored from the penalty spot to leave United trailing by two and on the brink of elimination.
But there was a twist to come. Casemiro won a penalty that Bruno Fernandes slotted home before Kobbie Mainoo, playing as striker, was calm and composed to net an equaliser in the 120th minute. Less than a minute later and Harry Maguire proved to be the match winner with a headed effort that sent Old Trafford wild.
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- Man Ud defeat Lyon in second leg of Europa League quarter-final
- 121' GOAL! Maguire's header sends United back in front (MUN 5-4 LYO)
- 120' GOAL! Kobbie Mainoo puts United back on level terms (MUN 4-4 LYO)
- 114' GOAL! Fernandes converts from spot to give United hope (MUN 3-4 LYO)
- 110’ GOAL! Lacazette converts from penalty spot (MUN 2-4 LYO)
- 105’ GOAL! Cherki sends Lyon ahead in extra time (MUN 2-3 LYO)
- 89' RED CARD! Tolisso picks up a second yellow and Lyon are down to 10-men (MUN 2-2 LYO)
- 78’ GOAL! Lyon equalise after swinging momentum (MUN 2-2 LYO)
- 71’ GOAL! Tolisso scores to set up tense finish (MUN 2-1 LYO)
- 45+1’ GOAL! Dalot rolls a low shot in off the far post (MUN 2-0 LYO)
- 10’ GOAL! Ugarte finishes out superb move from hosts (MUN 1-0 LYO)
Manchester United FC 5 - 4 Olympique Lyonnais
Manchester United salvage their season with breathtaking comeback for the ages
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:14 , Mike JonesIt was Bilbao or bust. Just when it seemed it would be bust, Manchester United condemning their season to utter failure, they instead salvaged one of their latest and greatest comebacks.
Harry Maguire headed them to Bilbao, for a Europa League semi-final against Athletic, perhaps for a return to the Basque Country for the final. They may yet get Champions League football, some £100m in broadcast, matchday and commercial income.
They may yet get redemption.
Manchester United salvage their season with breathtaking comeback for the ages
'I'm sure we can win it' - Leny Yoro
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:45 , Flo CliffordSpeaking on TNT Sports Leny Yoro credits the Old Trafford support for getting them through that game.
“The fans give everything in every game, whatever the position in the table, they are always there to support us, so I want to say thank you - it’s because of them that we won the game,” he says.
“Of course our target is to win the trophy. We are Manchester United, we need to believe. I’m sure we can do it, we will give everything to do it. This game showed everything until the last minute. That was crazy.”
'When we scored the penalty I knew we would win' - Leny Yoro
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:30 , Flo Clifford“Honestly I don’t understand what happened. The fans are crazy, they really helped us today.
How did it feel at 4-2 down? “A lot of things, it was difficult, but when you heard the fans even with 4-2 you know you can do. When we scored the penalty [Bruno Fernandes to make it 4-3], I knew for sure [we would win]. We need to believe - if you don’t believe you cannot win.”
Noise at Old Trafford 'best sound in the world'
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:15 , Flo Clifford“We started well but we are not consistent enough to maintain the game for a long time,” Amorim continues. “When I feel the team is a little bit tired we drop a lot. We should do better with the two goals of Lyon.
“When we play against European teams, we can cope better with that, but in the Premier League we suffer a lot,” he says on the pace and physicality of the top flight.
But he ends on a positive note.
“That sound is the best sound in the world,” he says of the noise that greeted Maguire’s winning goal, before joking about the fans leaving at the 4-2 down mark to get the best of the traffic.
Maguire 'the only guy that can score with his head' - Amorim
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:11 , Flo CliffordOn the substitutions: “We tried to put Harry Maguire, because he’s the only guy that can score a goal with his head.
“Then Kobbie Mainoo has a lack of pace right now because of his injury. [But] he’s really good in tight spaces and he has the ability to do that kind of goal. We tried it and sometimes it works.
“Playing Premier League and European games is really hard without a full squad.
“We have a lot to improve, but the character is there.”
'Everything is possible' at Old Trafford - Ruben Amorim
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:06 , Flo Clifford“Was fun,” a beaming but bewildered Ruben Amorim says on TNT Sports.
“No words. It was a great night, the team were tired, and then 4-2 with one more player, then you think it’s over, but here it’s never over. I felt that here, everything is possible. After 4-3, the penalty from Bruno, you felt you can change the game.”
'Amazing comeback' - Kobbie Mainoo
Thursday 17 April 2025 23:01 , Flo Clifford“It was an amazing comeback,” 120th-minute equaliser Kobbie Mainoo tells TNT Sports. “I tried to bring energy and tried to contribute.”
On his goal: “When then ball drops in the box, a yard feels like a mile. You just try and stay as calm as you can and slot it in.”
'We showed great spirit' - Harry Maguire
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:56 , Flo CliffordMatchwinner Harry Maguire tells TNT Sports, “We made really hard work of it. We had full control – we had chances for the third and they scored out of nowhere.
“To go 4-2 down in extra against 10 men is nowhere near good enough.
“They play great football, but we dug in and showed great spirit.”
Extra-time full-time! Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:44 , Mike Jones128 mins: That’s the end of the game.
What have we just witnessed. Manchester United were out, they were two goals behind with 15 minutes to play.
They’ve won the match without needing penalties.
Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire with late goals to send United through after an unbelievably thrilling contest.
Words cannot describe what has happened at Old Trafford tonight.
A great European night in every sense.
ET Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:42 , Mike Jones125 mins: Time is almost up.
Lyon punt the ball up the pitch and look for yet another comeback.
Is there one?
ET GOAL! Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg) - Harry Maguire, 121'
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:38 , Mike JonesWinner?!
Harry Maguire meets a cross from the left and nods it past Lucas Perri.
Manchester United are back in front and there’s only a few minutes left!
ET Man Utd 4-4 Lyon (6-6 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:37 , Mike Jones120 mins: There’s five minutes of added time to play....
ET GOAL! Man Utd 4-4 Lyon (6-6 agg) - Kobbie Mainoo, 120'
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:36 , Mike JonesEqualiser!
Kobbie Mainoo gets Manchester United back on level terms.
What a game this is!
Man Utd 3-4 Lyon (5-6 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:35 , Mike Jones117 mins: Time is running out and United are sending crosses into the box.
Fernandes shoots from range but but scuffs the effort wide of the target.
Lucas Perri takes his time with the restart and annoys the home fans.
ET GOAL! Man Utd 3-4 Lyon (5-6 agg) - Bruno Fernandes, 114'
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:31 , Mike JonesFernandes smashes it into the bottom left hand corner and Manchester United are back in the game.
There’s time for another goal yet.
Penalty to Man Utd!
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:30 , Mike JonesET Man Utd 2-4 Lyon (4-6 agg)
The referee overturns his own decision and points to the spot.
Bruno Fernandes is going to take this one. He must score it!
Man Utd 2-4 Lyon (4-6 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:29 , Mike Jones112 mins: Casemiro has gone down inside the Lyon penalty area.
It seems he has been clipped but the referee says no to the penalty.
VAR has taken a look at it and sent the referee to the monitor...
ET GOAL! Man Utd 2-4 Lyon (4-6 agg) - Alexandre Lacazette, 110'
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:26 , Mike JonesGame over!
Alexandre Lacazette steps up for the visitors and rolls the ball into the back of the net as Andre Onana dives the wrong way.
Manchester United have capitulated.
Penalty to Lyon!
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:25 , Mike JonesET Man Utd 2-3 Lyon (4-5 agg)
108 mins: Shaw takes out Fofana inside the penalty area after Lyon send the ball forward.
This could decide the match and the tie...
ET Man Utd 2-3 Lyon (4-5 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:24 , Mike Jones108 mins: Harry Maguire is now playing up front for United and is the target man for crosses.
Lyon will manage this game. They’ll break down play and slow everything down.
ET Man Utd 2-3 Lyon (4-5 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:22 , Mike JonesManchester United get the ball rolling for the final 15 minutes of this match.
They have a man advantage and need to throw everything at Lyon.
ET Man Utd 2-3 Lyon (4-5 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:21 , Mike JonesHalf-time in extra-time and now there are just 15 minutes left for Manchester United to save their season.
Can they do it?
ET GOAL! Man Utd 2-3 Lyon (4-5 agg) - Rayan Cherki, 105'
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:17 , Mike JonesManchester United are behind!
They’re on the brink of exiting the Europa League after Rayan Cherki rockets Lyon into the lead.
Fofana goes bombing down the left wing and brings it inside. The ball rolls to the feet of Cherki who laces it into the bottom of the net!
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:14 , Mike Jones103 mins: Diogo Dalot knocks the ball to Bruno Fernandes who flicks it into the box and almost finds Harry Amass near the back post.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is aware of it and manages to hook the ball clear.
'Amorim may be thinking about penalties'
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:13 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“Amorim may be thinking about penalties now. it is notable that Casemiro, scarcely the most mobile but a proven penalty taker, is still on.
“In Fernandes, Dalot and Maguire, he has three others with excellent records from the spot.
“Christian Eriksen, who has just come on, might be another potential taker.”
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:12 , Mike Jones101 mins: Lyon look dangerous on the counter-attack so United need to be wary.
Alejandro Garnacho and Patrick Dorgu are taken off by Ruben Amorim with Christian Eriksen and Harry Amass introduced.
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:10 , Mike Jones99 mins: Bruno Fernandes finds Kobbie Mainoo with a fine threaded pass.
Mainoo looks for the cross but lifts it over the head of Mason Mount.
United win a corner which is curled too deep to be threatening.
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:07 , Mike Jones96 mins: Harry Maguire goes in the book for a poor tackle on Rayan Cherki who tries to nip inside of him.
It’s a blip in decision making and Maguire knew Cherki had him beaten.
Lyon have a free kick which gets whipped into the box from the right side. Almada is the one to lift it in but Casemiro is the man to nod it away.
ET Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:04 , Mike Jones93 mins: The Tolisso red card has given Man Utd a bit more life.
This is a great opportunity for them to win the game but they need to get some rhythm back in their play.
Extra-time! Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 22:02 , Mike JonesMan Utd should be the favourites as they have a one-man advantage.
Lyon will look to score on the break or take the match to penalties.
Ruben Amorim will want his team to win this one in extra-time though.
Lyon kick off the extra 30 minutes.
'2-2 followed by 2-2'
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:59 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“2-2 followed by 2-2.
“There isn't much to separate United and Lyon, even in two topsy-turvy games.
“They now know the winner will face Athletic Bilbao. They just don't know who the winner will be.
“United have a man advantage and home advantage but have learned it is dangerous to write off Lyon.”
Full-time! Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:57 , Mike Jones90+5 mins: The whistle goes to signal the end of the 90 minutes and the two teams cannot be separated.
Manchester United dominated the first half before Lyon’s comeback was secured by the introduction of the substitutes.
Corentin Tolisso was dismissed after collecting two yellow cards and now there’ll be a further 30 minutes to decide this tie.
Into extra-time we go.
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:55 , Mike Jones90+2 mins: There are five added minutes to play in this game.
Can United score and go through? They’ve got an extra man and a free kick in the final third.
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:51 , Mike Jones89 mins: Red card!
A gamechanger perhaps. Corentin Tolisso fouls Leny Yoro as the defender strides up the pitch.
The referee is pulls out a yellow card for the Lyon captain and it’s his second of the game meaning the visitors are down to 10 men!
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:50 , Mike Jones88 mins: Mainoo is playing as the No.9 as Amorim attempts to get some control back.
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:48 , Mike Jones86 mins: Manuel Ugarte gives away a free kick that Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki stand over. Thiago Almada is there too.
It’s Almada who takes the shot but he smokes it into the Man Utd wall.
Ruben Amorim now makes his change with Ugarte off for Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund is replaced with Kobbie Mainoo.
'The momentum may be with the visitors'
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:46 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“Just when this was shaping up as one of United's best performances and results of the season came that Lyon comeback.
“What next?
“The momentum may be with the visitors.”
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:45 , Mike Jones84 mins: Manchester United’s home supporters are all nervous now.
The hosts are seeing a bit more of the ball now that they are in need of a goal.
Mason Mount looks like he’s ready to come on.
Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:44 , Mike Jones81 mins: Inside the final 10 minutes now and there’s a tense atmosphere settling around the stadium.
Can United find a goal from somewhere? Can they keep Lyon at bay?
GOAL! Man Utd 2-2 Lyon (4-4 agg) - Nicolas Tagliafico, 78'
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:40 , Mike JonesEqualiser! What a turnaround.
Fofana sends a cross to the far post where he finds Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The full back dinks the ball to Nicolas Tagliafico who pushes it past Andre Onana. He knows the ball has crossed the line but the goalkeeper scoops it back and Alexandre Lacazette turns it home.
Tagliafico will get the goal though.
Man Utd 2-1 Lyon (4-3 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:37 , Mike Jones75 mins: It is absolutely game on now.
Leny Yoro blocks a shot with his head but the ball rolls to Maitland-Niles whose follow up shot is kept out by Onana.
The goalkeeper is being made to work tonight. 15 minutes plus stoppage time to play.
'Do United stick or twist?'
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:36 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“Lyon have already made attacking changes, bringing on Alexandre Lacazette. United face a decision if they stick or twist.
“Not merely in terms of personnel, either. Dalot, who has spent much of the match raiding forward, was in the Lyon box a minute ago.
“Do United ask players like him, Manuel Ugarte and Patrick Dorgu to stay back or carry on in search of a third that would finish off the French side?”
GOAL! Man Utd 2-1 Lyon (4-3 agg) - Corentin Tolisso, 71'
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:33 , Mike JonesHere we go!
A free kick is sent into the box and is headed high by Casemiro.
The ball drops to Alexandre Lacazette who nudges it into the six yard box where Corentin Tolisso arrives and taps it home.
Game on.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:31 , Mike Jones69 mins: Patrick Dorgu gives away a free kick that is whipped into the far side of the penalty area.
Andre Onana comes out and punches the ball away only for Lyon to recover possession.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:27 , Mike Jones66 mins: Malick Fofana is an exciting youngster playing for Lyon and he is introduced in place of Georges Mikautadze.
Can he inspire a comeback for the visitors. Every minute that ticks away is a good thing for Man Utd who are starting to be a bit sloppy in their play.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:26 , Mike Jones63 mins: Man Utd are starting to take more control of the game.
They’re maintaining possession well and still utilising Garnacho on the left wing.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:21 , Mike Jones60 mins: An hour played at Old Trafford and Manchester United have the lead and a two-goal cushion.
Lyon have been bright but there hasn’t been many clear cut chances for them other than Tolisso’s effort which has stopped by Onana.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:19 , Mike Jones57 mins: A touch over 10 minutes of the second half played and Paulo Fonseca has seen enough.
Jordan Veretout and Paul Akouokou are whipped off the pitch with Tanner Tessmann and Alexandre Lacazette brought on.
'That was Onana's best save of the night'
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:18 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“That was Onana's best save of the night, and the tie, to deny Tolisso.
“So far, Amorim's decision to recall him has been justified and Onana is showing few signs he was unsettled by events in Lyon last week.
“As for Nemanja Matic, he remains on the bench.”
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:16 , Mike Jones54 mins: Save!
Wonderful from Andre Onana. A cross comes into the box and is poked down to Corentin Tolisso.
He shoots on the turn and rattles a good effort at goal but Onana drops to the right and pushes the ball wide.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:12 , Mike Jones51 mins: Save!
United work the ball clear to Hojlund who sends Garnacho sprinting in behind Mata.
He’s quicker than the defender and carries the ball into the box.
He looks up for a pass but there isn’t one on and instead he shoots only to be denied by Lucas Perri!
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:11 , Mike Jones50 mins: Lyon alreayd look a bit livelier on the ball and are willing to pass it around the edge of United’s box patiently waiting for an opening.
Man Utd have plenty of men back to defend though.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:09 , Mike Jones48 mins: Nearly!
Fernandes flicks the ball into the box and looks for Casemiro.
He finds the Brazilian who nods the ball wide. He’s disappointed with his own effort but the offside flag goes up against him anyway.
Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:08 , Mike Jones47 mins: Brilliant football between Patrick Dorgu and Casemiro gets United sprinting forward.
Dorgu picks out Alejandro Garnacho who cuts inside and is taken out by Clinton Mata.
Free kick coming up for Manchester United in a dangerous area with Bruno Fernandes standing over the ball.
Second half! Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:06 , Mike JonesVictor Lindelof and Luke Shaw have undergone some vigorous warm ups during the break.
Ruben Amorim decides to go with Shaw and he comes on to replace Noussair Mazraoui for the hosts.
45 minutes for Shaw will do him some good. Bruno Fernandes gets the ball rolling at Old Trafford again.
HT Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 21:01 , Mike JonesA note on Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana.
He’s had a bit of stick due to making a few errors in the last game but has faced three shots tonight and made three good saves.
He’ll need to keep it up to get United over the line in this one.
HT Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:57 , Mike JonesManchester United had eight shots in the first half with three of them on target.
That’s very similar to Lyon who managed seven attempts with three also on target.
United have scored twice though and that’s been the real difference.
HT Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:53 , Mike Jones
Half-time! Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:49 , Mike Jones45+2 mins: Manchester United are well on top now.
They’ve scored twice in the first half to put a firm grip on this match.
It’s fully deserved as well. Ruben Amorim’s men have been good value in that half. They’re 45 minutes away from a semi-final.
GOAL! Man Utd 2-0 Lyon (4-2 agg) - Diogo Dalot, 45+1
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:47 , Mike JonesThere’s the second!
It’s a ball that gets chipped into the box for Diogo Dalot who makes a run into the box.
He holds off the defender, gets into space then drills a shot into the far bottom corner.
The ball bounces in off the post and Old Trafford erupts in cheers.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:45 , Mike Jones45 mins: Some late pressure from the visitors see them work the ball into the box from the right and keep the attack going.
United are tasked with defending deep as time ticks away in the first half.
Two minutes of added time to play.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:42 , Mike Jones42 mins: Bruno Fernandes has another effort from outside the box and swerves it just wide of the post.
United then attack again with Patrick Dorgu sending the ball into the six yard area. Rasmus Hojlund sticks out a leg at the near post but can’t turn the ball home.
The hosts are creating a few chances now. Can they get a second goal?
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:40 , Mike Jones39 mins: Fernandes lifts a corner ball into the middle for Man Utd but Lucas Perri is strong in his box and punches the ball away.
Thiago Almada brings the ball up the pitch but the visitors fail to create anything with it.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:36 , Mike Jones36 mins: Wow!
That would have been an incredible goal. Bruno Fernandes darts in behind the defence as Diogo Dalot laces a [ass over the top.
Fernandes watches the ball drop over his shoulder then shoots on the volley and smokes his effort onto the top of the crossbar!
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:33 , Mike Jones33 mins: Save!
Rayan Cherki looks to change the momentum of this match all on his own.
He collects the ball, spins away from a tackle and drives past three defenders before whipping a low effort at goal which Andre Onana palms wide.
Decent save from the under pressure goalkeeper.
'Terrific half-hour from United'
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:32 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“Terrific first half-hour by United, with commitment, dynamism, attacking intent and defensive defiance.
“If only they had played like this more often this season. Now it is a question if they can either keep it up or defend a lead.
“Lyon have just had a spell of possession where United have sat off them.
“That isn't a problem in itself, but it led to a chance for Ainsley Maitland-Niles after an error by Leny Yoro. It could have been 1-1, their fine work undone.”
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:31 , Mike Jones30 mins: A cross from the left wing is poorly dealt with by Leny Yoro who backheels the ball into the path of Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
The right-back arrives in the box but can’t control the shot and lifts it over the top.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:26 , Mike Jones27 mins: Nice. Garnacho receives the ball and drives straight at Jordan Veretout.
He skips past the midfielder and carries the ball into the box before shooting and winning a corner when his effort is deflected behind.
Fernandes swings the corner into the middle and finds Maguire.
He pings a header at goal but Tolisso manages to turn it wide before the referee awards Lyon a free kick.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:24 , Mike Jones24 mins: Lyon are starting to get themselves into the game which United should have been expecting.
The perfect start will be if they can weather this period without too many issues and get themselves back on the ball.
Ruben Amorim will want another goal at least.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:23 , Mike Jones23 mins: Maguire puts in another great block after Cherki dances inside.
He passes the ball to Thiago Almada who shoots and hits Maguire before deflecting the ball out for a corner.
The set piece is whipped into the middle and knocked onto the head of Paul Akouokou who powers a header at goal only for Andre Onana to push it over the crossbar.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:20 , Mike Jones20 mins: Man Utd attack down the left side this time and work the ball into the box.
It is rolled out to the edge where Diogo Dalot takes a touch and shoots but hooks the effort high and wide.
At the other end of the pitch Rayan Cherki is given space on the right.
He gets around Leny Yoro but his attempted cutback is blocked by the covering Harry Maguire.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:18 , Mike Jones18 mins: Lyon’s first bit of pressure comes from a flick into the penalty area where Corentin Tolisso is waiting for the ball.
Andre Onana comes flying off his line and punches the ball off the nose of the Lyon captain which elicits a loud cheer from the home fans.
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:16 , Mike Jones15 mins: Man Utd have only won two of their last nine matches but they’ve been brilliant in the Europa League.
Save!
From a throw in the ball comes to Casemiro. He weaves along the front edge of the box and nutmegs a defender with his low effort.
Lucas Perri sees it late but sticks out a hand and palms it wide!
Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:15 , Mike Jones12 mins: That’s a perfect start for Ruben Amorim’s men and it’s a sign of what he wants from his team.
Wide men getting forward, runners cutting inside and mdifelders arriving late with space in the box.
A great goal but how will Lyon respond?
GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 Lyon (3-2 agg) - Manuel Ugarte, 10'
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:12 , Mike JonesBeautiful!
Noussair Mazraoui flicks the ball over the top as Bruno Fernandes runs down the right wing. He collects it and sends it into the box for Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho shifts it away from the nearest defender then pulls it back to Manuel Ugarte who side foots a first time shot into the back of the net.
A lovely goal.
'It might be the last European game at Old Trafford'
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:10 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“It might be the last European game at Old Trafford, even if we may have said that in the last 16 as well.
“But it is quite an occasion.
“They have belatedly discovered tifo banners and United unveiled a couple before kick-off.
“There were huge cheers for a crunching challenge by Harry Maguire, others for a surge forward from Leny Yoro.
“United have begun at pace.”
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon (2-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:09 , Mike Jones9 mins: Fernandes whips the corner into the box but Moussa Niakhate leaps highest to nod the ball to Rayan Cherki who smokes it high up the pitch to clear his lines.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon (2-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:08 , Mike Jones8 mins: Garnacho chases after a long ball from Casemiro and manages to outpace Jordan Veretout to keep the ball in play.
The midfielder manages to take the ball away from him but United are quick to push up and Bruno Fernandes wins them a corner.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon (2-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:05 , Mike Jones6 mins: Strong stuff from Man Utd as Yoro is the driving force to get up the pitch.
He gives it to Rasmus Hojlund who holds the ball up well before laying off a pass to Bruno Fernandes.
The United captain eyes up a pass into the middle where Alejandro Garnacho is waiting but it gets intercepted and cleared by Paul Akouokou.
Man Utd 0-0 Lyon (2-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:03 , Mike Jones3 mins: Leny Yoro goes on an enterprising run through the inside left channel but gets stopped and loses the ball.
It comes across to Harry Maguire who puts in a heavy tackle and receives a warm round of applause from the home supporters.
Kick off! Man Utd 0-0 Lyon (2-2 agg)
Thursday 17 April 2025 20:01 , Mike JonesLyon get the ball rolling for this crucial fixture. The winner will progress and the loser is out.
For Man Utd that will confirm this as one of their worst ever seasons.
The French club knock the ball back before sending it long down the right where United gain possession for the first time.
Man Utd vs Lyon
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:55 , Mike JonesHere come the teams.
The players walk out onto the pitch at Old Trafford when they knowledge that a place in the semi-finals awaits for the winners.
Manchester United will be nervous but they were the better team in France and will have the support of their home fans tonight.
The first goal could be a crucial one and all eyes will be on Andre Onana in goal.
Can Ruben Amorim’s men reach the next round? Let’s find out.
Kick off is up next...
Bruno Fernandes on the Man Utd fans:
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:50 , Mike Jones"They never stop. They have been very big for us this season.
“They are one of the reasons why it hasn't been worse than we actually are.
“They have always been by our side and it is time for us to pay back."
Lyon's biggest threat
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:45 , Mike JonesAfter netting Lyon’s equaliser in the first leg, Rayan Cherki has now recorded 11 goals contributions across his 11 Europa League games this season (3 goals, 8 assists).
That’s the highest tally in the competition this season, whilst no player has ever recorded more assists in a single campaign (also Diego in 2011-12).
United's Europa League star?
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:40 , Mike JonesSince the start of last season, Rasmus Hojlund has recorded 12 goal contributions for Manchester United across European competition (10 goals, 2 assists).
Amongst Premier League players to have recorded 10 or more in that time, only Mohamed Salah (80) and Bukayo Saka (88) have a better minutes per goal contribution ratio than the Danish international (96).
An unwanted record for Lyon
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:35 , Mike JonesAcross major European competition when drawing the first leg of a knockout clash on home soil, Lyon have failed to progress from all nine of their prior ties between 1964 and 2019.
Supporters group criticises police as Man Utd look into fans’ treatment in Lyon
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:30 , Mike JonesManchester United are looking into treatment of their fans in Lyon, with Football Supporters Europe criticising the police’s “completely disproportionate” and “unacceptable” use of tear gas following Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final.
Thursday’s first leg in France was attended by 2,800 away fans, who were required by local authorities to travel to a conference centre 13 miles away from the city centre to collect wristbands before boarding shuttle buses to the ground.
Supporters group criticises police as Man Utd look into fans’ treatment in Lyon
Will Man Utd win the Europa League?
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:25 , Mike JonesManchester United remain unbeaten across their 11 Europa League games this season with six wins and five draws.
The last time the Red Devils began a European campaign unbeaten across their opening 11 matches they eventually went on to lose 3-1 in the 2010-11 Champions League final against Barcelona.
An unbeaten run
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:20 , Mike JonesLyon are unbeaten across their last 12 away Europa League games (nine wins, three draws), since a 1-0 defeat to Atalanta in December 2017.
United versus French clubs
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:15 , Mike JonesManchester United have lost each of their last two home European games against sides from France (2-0 & 3-1 vs PSG in February 2019 and December 2020).
They were unbeaten across their prior 14 matches between 1965 and 2017 with 10 wins and four draws.
Lyon's strong record
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:10 , Mike JonesLyon have lost just one of their last nine European games against sides from England (four wins, four draw).
That defeat was 3-0 loss to West Ham during the 2021-22 Europa League.
Man Utd vs Lyon
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:05 , Mike JonesThis will be the third time that Manchester United have faced Lyon in European competition at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils winning both prior meetings (2-1 in November 2004 & 1-0 in March 2008).
Bruno Fernandes makes vow after humbling Newcastle defeat
Thursday 17 April 2025 19:00 , Mike JonesManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has vowed a fightback in the Europa League after their heavy defeat at Newcastle.
The Red Devils face Lyon at Old Trafford on Thursday evening in the second leg of their quarter-final, with the tie delicately poised at 2-2. However, Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League humbling at St James' Park, where a second-half collapse proved costly.
'It's Bilbao or bust'
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:58 , Richard Jolly at Old Trafford“It's Bilbao or bust for United. Or, in the short term, Bilbao or Glasgow or bust.
“Their season could end tonight or extend into a semi-final. As he had said he would, Ruben Amorim has recalled Andre Onana.
“With Joshua Zirkzee injured, he had little choice but to recall Rasmus Hojlund.
“Lyon benefited from goalkeeping errors from Onana in last week's 2-2 draw but are in far better form than United and could qualify for the Champions League via their domestic league results.
“But having a second leg at Old Trafford proved an advantage for United in the last round against Real Sociedad. It might do again.”
Bruno Fernandes vows to fight back in Europa League
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:55 , Mike JonesFollowing Manchester United’s humiliation in a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday, Bruno Fernandes vowed to fight back in tonight’s Europa League clash.
The captain said: "We will fight back on Thursday. We will fight back and we will put everything back on the pitch that we have to do.
“From tomorrow on, we are going to put our heads on to the game, fresh legs, fresh minds and together with the fans, we are going to do something special again."
Lyon line-up to face Man Utd
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:49 , Mike JonesLyon XI: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Veretout, Tolisso, Akoukou; Almada; Cherki, Mikautadze
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Man Utd line-up versus Lyon
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:45 , Mike JonesMan Utd XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Garnacho, Hojlund, Fernandes
The Pride of All Europe 👊#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 17, 2025
Latest Man Utd injury updates
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:40 , Mike Jones“Matta [de Ligt] is going to return still this season," added Amorim. "Ayden [Heaven] is out for this game, he had a small issue in the same spot during training, a contact with a team-mate.
"Jonny Evans is returning to the training but is not available for this game and some other players that we have to manage the minutes. Amad [Diallo] is not ready for this month but we hope to have Amad still for this season."
Zirkzee out for season
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:35 , Mike Jones"Joshua is out for the season," said Ruben Amorim. "So he’s not going to play more this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one.
"It’s tough, especially in this moment. I think he’s improving in all aspects of the game, so it’s hard for any player to stop, but this is football and he has to be ready now to recover."
Ruben Amorim makes Rory McIlroy request after stunning Masters victory
Thursday 17 April 2025 18:30 , Mike JonesManchester United manager Ruben Amorim has invited Rory McIlroy to celebrate his sensational Masters triumph at Old Trafford.
McIlroy, a long-time Man United fan, completed his career Grand Slam in incredible fashion at Augusta on Sunday, capturing the sporting imagination to claim the fabled green jacket.
Ruben Amorim makes Rory McIlroy request after stunning Masters victory
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