In a dramatic Europa League quarter-final first leg at Groupama Stadium, Andre Onana's costly mistake handed Lyon the lead against Manchester United. With the match tied at 0-0, Onana misjudged a free kick from Thiago Almada in the 25th minute. The Argentine's perfectly placed shot bounced just past the United goalkeeper, who failed to react in time, giving Lyon a crucial 1-0 advantage.
This error was a major blow for United, as Onana had been expected to provide a steady presence between the posts. However, his inability to stop Almada’s free kick set the tone for a frustrating evening. While United fought back throughout the match, Onana's blunder proved to be the turning point.
Despite the setback, Manchester United managed to equalize in the second half, with Bruno Fernandes delivering a key assist to Joshua Zirkzee. However, the drama didn't end there. A mistake by Onana, who spilled a shot in stoppage time, allowed Lyon’s Rayan Cherki to capitalize, netting an equalizer and securing a dramatic 2-2 draw.
The result leaves the tie delicately poised, with both teams now looking to capitalize on their respective strengths heading into the return leg.
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