Pure drama: Manchester United crowns comeback with 5:4 against Lyon!

Pure drama: Manchester United crowns comeback with 5:4 against Lyon!

In an exciting Europa League quarter-final on April 18, 2025, Manchester United defeated Olympique Lyon 5-4 after extra time to qualify for the semi-finals. This dramatic game, which ended with an overall score of 7-6, once again demonstrated the team's ability to shine in crucial moments.

Manchester United started the game strongly and scored their first goal in the 10th minute through Manuel Ugarte after a promising move down the right side. Several chances followed, including a dangerous shot from Casemiro in the 17th minute, which was saved by Lyon goalkeeper Perri. Bruno Fernandes also hit the crossbar in the 36th minute, before Dalot scored United's second goal in injury time of the first half (45th + 1 minute) just before half-time.

Drama in the second half

In the second half the tide turned. Lyon got back into the game and equalized with a header from Corentin Tolisso in the 71st minute. Just six minutes later, Tagliafico made it 2-2 after Lacazette pushed the ball over the line. In the 89th minute, Tolisso received a traffic light card for repeated fouls and had to leave the field.

Extra time brought even more thrills. Lyon took the lead when Cherki scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 104th minute. Shortly afterwards, Lacazette scored a penalty to make it 4-2 in the 108th minute. But the steadfast Manchester United team did not give up. Bruno Fernandes put a penalty in the net in the 114th minute to reduce the score to 3-4, followed by an equalizer from Kobbie Mainoo in the 120th minute.

Amazing ending

In the very last minute of extra time, more precisely in the 120th + 1 minute, Casemiro sent a cross that was converted by Harry Maguire to make it 5-4 for Manchester United. In doing so, the team not only secured victory, but also made history by becoming the first team to score two goals after the 120th minute in a European game, as [CBS Sports].

With this triumph, Manchester United, who will now face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals, move into the next round. Athletic Bilbao had previously beaten Rangers 2-0 and secured their place in the next round. The games in the semi-finals are scheduled for May 1st, with the pairings being: Tottenham vs. Bodo/Glimt and Athletic Club vs. Manchester United. The second legs will take place on May 8th, where Manchester United has the chance to stay on the path to the Europa League trophy.

Participation in the UEFA Europa League not only offers the opportunity to win the title, but is also an important experience for the players, especially in the phase of exciting and intense competitions. Manchester United fans are excited to see what the future holds.