Manchester United vs Lyon Highlights: Summary of Shocking Moments and Amazing Goals!
Second Leg (April 17, 2025)
Manchester United secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Lyon at Old Trafford today in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, advancing to the semi-finals with a 7-6 aggregate score after an extraordinary match that featured one of the most dramatic extra-time periods in European football history.
Key Events:
- First Half: Manchester United took a commanding 2-0 lead through goals from Manuel Ugarte (10′) and Diogo Dalot (just before half-time)
- Second Half: Lyon fought back with two goals in six minutes from Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico to level the match at 2-2 (4-4 on aggregate)
- Extra Time Drama:
- After Tolisso received a red card, Lyon took a surprising lead through Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette (penalty)
- Manchester United staged an incredible comeback with Bruno Fernandes converting a spot-kick
- Kobbie Mainoo equalized in the 120th minute
- Harry Maguire scored a dramatic 121st-minute header to seal the victory
Historical Significance:
- First team in history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match
- First match in the history of major UEFA competitions to feature five goals in extra time
First Leg (April 10, 2025)
The first leg at Lyon’s Groupama Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw after a dramatic match that featured goalkeeper errors and late goals.
Key Events:
- Lyon took the lead through Thiago Almada (25′) after a mistake by Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana
- Leny Yoro equalized for United just before half-time (45′)
- Joshua Zirkzee gave United the lead with a late header (87′)
- Rayan Cherki scored a stoppage-time equalizer (90+) after another Onana error
Tournament Implications
With this aggregate victory (7-6), Manchester United advances to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, where they will face Athletic Club. The semi-final matches are scheduled for May 1 and May 8, 2025.
This comeback win will be remembered as one of Manchester United’s most dramatic European nights, continuing the club’s tradition of late, improbable victories in continental competitions.