Manchester United celebrates historical comeback in Europa League semi-final

Manchester United celebrates historical comeback in Europa League semi-final

At the end of the extension, the Europa League campaign from Manchester United to be lost. The team ranked 14th in the Premier League and was about to leave the European competition after playing a two-goal lead in the quarter-finals.

an amazing comeback

But from the clutches of the defeat, the battered home team saved itself an incredible way to win. In the last six minutes of the extension, United scored three goals and won with a total result of 7-6.

The semi -finals in front of the chest

United is now in the semi -finals of the Europa League and meets the Spanish team Athletic Bilbao, which continues to keep a title alive.

an unexpected turning point

"I said in comment that it would need more than a miracle to come back," said former United defender and TNT sports expert Rio Ferdinand. "Now I'm actually starting to believe, because that was incredible."

After the first leg in Lyon 2-2 ended, United worked out a clear lead in the second half of the season thanks to the first half-time goals by Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot. In between, Bruno Fernandes had almost hit Dalot's long pass with a spectacular volley shot; However, his shot only hit the latte.

an exciting duel

Everything indicated that United checked the game, but with a 20 -minute regular playing time, Corentin Tolisso Lyon took a header back into play. Just six minutes later, Nicolás Tagliafico equalized, which matters United's lead.

When the extension was up, Lyon's hope for progress was steamed when Tolisso flew off the square due to a second yellow card. But that did not stop the French from continuing to pursue their ambitions.

Rayan Cherki's hit from the penalty area border in the 104th minute gave the ten men an advantage, followed by Alexandre Lacazettes penalty, who secured Lyon a fourth goal without an answer from United.

The catch -up begins

But then one of the most memorable comebacks came in European football. Fernandes converted a penalty and shortened to 4-3, which resulted in a total of 6-5. Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo's elegant degree in the 120th minute provided an Old Trafford chaos.

The United fans in the stadium-those who had not given up hope and had not left the field at an early stage-were overjoyed when the game went into penalty shootout. But the comeback story was not over yet. Harry Maguire, who was on the pitch as a needy striker, in the first minute of stoppage time to compensate - an unlikely hero for an unexpected victory.

records and emotions

According to Opta, United is the first team to be in the 120. Minute of an important European game scored two goals. This also marks the First occasion that fell in the extension.

"I think that's the reason why we love this sport so much," United coach Ruben told Amorim to reporters. "All the frustration you have as a coach this season, the bad moments - if you experience such moments, is all worth it."

The defender Leny Yoro commented on TNT Sports and said that he could not "understand what happened". He added: "We gave everything and thanks to God this game ... that was crazy."

The next opponent is certain

United will travel to northern Spain on May 1st to compete against Athletic Bilbao in the first semi -finals. In the meantime, the Premier League rival Tottenham, who beat Eintracht Frankfurt with 1-0 on Thursday, meets in the other semi-finals to Bodø/Glimt , the surprise team in the Europa League.

Bodø/Glimt surprises Lazio

The Norwegian champions competed against the Italian team Lazio as a clear outsider in the quarter-finals, but was able to position themselves well after a 2-0 home win in the first leg to achieve the last four.