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Old Trafford Delivers a European Classic as Manchester United Edge Lyon in Extra-Time Thriller
17/04/2025
Old Trafford was the scene of pure footballing madness as Manchester United dramatically edged past Olympique Lyonnais in one of the most gripping European nights in recent memory. The Red Devils triumphed 5-4 after extra time, sealing a 7-6 aggregate victory in a match that left fans gasping for breath.
United, needing a huge performance to overturn the deficit, came out firing with Ugarte opening the scoring in the 10th minute. Diogo Dalot added another right after the break in the 46th. However, Lyon weren’t going down without a fight, with goals from Tolisso and Tagliafico putting them back in the lead on aggregate.
The drama escalated in extra time. Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty in the 114th minute to keep United alive. Yet again, Lyon responded, this time through Lacazette from the spot in the 109th minute, and Cherki’s earlier goal had made it 4-4 on the night.
Then came the dramatic finish – with United legend-in-the-making Kobbie Mainoo scoring in the 120th minute and Harry Maguire sealing it just moments later with a header deep into added time of extra time (120+1’).
The celebrations were wild, with Manchester United’s coaching staff erupting in joy. The energy inside Old Trafford was electric, reminiscent of famous European nights gone by.
This is more than just a win – it is a statement. United are still alive and kicking in Europe, and they showed the world they will fight till the very end.
