Cliff Notes – LIVE: Man United face Lyon in fight for semifinal spot
- Manchester United aims to secure a place in the Europa League semi finals, facing Lyon in a crucial second leg match after a tightly contested first leg.
- Key players for United, including their star forward, are expected to play pivotal roles in overcoming Lyon’s defensive strategies.
- The match is set to be a high-stakes encounter, with both teams eager to advance and showcase their European credentials.
LIVE: Man United face Lyon in fight for semifinal spot
So what does this all mean?
Manchester United will now play Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals over two legs on 1 and 8 May.
Sunday 27 April: Away v Bournemouth – Premier League.
Thursday, 1 May: Away v Athletic Bilbao – Europa League.
Sunday, 4 May: Away v Brentford – Premier League.
Thursday, 8 May: Home v Athletic Bilbao – Europa League.
United are down to play West Ham at home on 10 May but that is now likely to be put back.
All the updates from the second leg of this Europa League quarter final
Man Utd score three in six minutes in thrilling extra time to reach Europa League semis.
What an incredible night of drama. And what an incredible week for English teams in Europe.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea all have European semi-finals to come.
It’s going to be a while before the dust settles at Old Trafford.
I’ll leave the final word to Justin from Sweden.
United appeared to be heading out of the competition in the worst possible manner as they tossed away a two-goal lead in the space of seven minutes before conceding twice in extra time.
FT: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (agg: 7-6)
GOAL – Man Utd 5-4 Lyon
Harry Maguire
HARRY MAGUIREEEEEEEEEEEEE!
From the brink of going out, to the brink of going through.
109 minutes: Man Utd 2-4 Lyon (4-6 agg)
121 minutes: Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg)
Harry Maguire’s winner was timed at 120 minutes and 34 seconds.
GOAL – Man Utd 4-4 Lyon
Kobbie Mainoo
Bedlam, absolute beldam!
I cannot believe what I am seeing!
Kobbie Mainoo is surrounded by three white shirts but still manages to bend it beyond the keeper.
6-6 on aggregate!
GOAL – Man Utd 3-4 Lyon
Bruno Fernandes pen
Lucas Perri goes the right way but is beaten for pace and power.
Old Trafford is emptying
Man Utd 2-4 Lyon (agg 4-6)
GOAL – Man Utd 2-4 Lyon
Alexandre Lacazette
PENALTY TO LYON
Man Utd 2-3 Lyon (agg 4-5)
Manchester United have fallen to pieces!