Manchester United delivered a dramatic and unforgettable performance on Thursday night, overcoming Lyon 5-4 after extra time to clinch a 7-6 aggregate victory and secure a spot in the Europa League semi-finals.
Lyon came from two goals down on the night to pull level and force extra time, before appearing to be heading through as they went 4-2 ahead despite being reduced to 10 men.
Bruno Fernandes sparked the fightback with a confidently taken penalty, followed by a composed finish from rising star Kobbie Mainoo to level the tie at 6-6 aggregate.
With penalties looming, Harry Maguire rose to the occasion—literally—powering home a decisive header in the dying moments of extra time to seal the comeback and send Old Trafford into euphoria.
United now moves on to the semi-finals, fueled by belief, resilience, and the kind of European night their fans will talk about for years.
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