Manchester United Complete Stunning 5-4 Extra-Time Victory Over Lyon to Secure 7-6 Aggregate Win and Reach Europa League Semi-Finals

Manchester United secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Lyon today, April 17, 2025, in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford. This result gave them a 7-6 aggregate win, propelling them into the semi-finals where they will face Athletic Bilbao.

In the first half, United took a commanding 2-0 lead with goals from Manuel Ugarte (10') and Diogo Dalot (45'+1'). Lyon responded in the second half with goals from Corentin Tolisso (71') and Nicolás Tagliafico (77') to equalize at 2-2. Tolisso was later sent off for a second yellow card, leaving Lyon with 10 men.

In extra time, Lyon regained the lead with goals from Rayan Cherki (104') and Alexandre Lacazette (109' penalty), making it 4-2. United mounted a sensational comeback with a penalty from Bruno Fernandes (114'), a goal from Kobbie Mainoo (120'), and a dramatic header from Harry Maguire (120'+1') to clinch the win.

This match is now the highest-scoring extra time in UEFA competition history, with five goals scored in the additional period.