Saint-Étienne Triumphs in Rhône Derby While Saluting Harry Maguire’s Europa League Heroics
Saint-Étienne secured a vital 2-1 victory over Olympique Lyon in the Rhône Derby, with Lucas Stassin stealing the show by scoring both goals for the home side. Stassin's brace not only boosted Saint-Étienne's hopes of avoiding relegation but also dealt a blow to Lyon's European ambitions. Tanner Tessmann managed to pull one back for Lyon, but it wasn't enough to salvage a point.
Adding a playful twist to the derby drama, Saint-Étienne fans unfurled a banner reading "Thank You Maguire" during the match. This cheeky nod to Manchester United defender Harry Maguire highlighted the rivalry between the two French clubs. Maguire had scored a dramatic 121st-minute header earlier in the week to knock Lyon out of the Europa League and send Manchester United into the semi-finals.
Maguire's heroics capped off a thrilling 7-6 aggregate victory for Manchester United after extra time at Old Trafford. The Red Devils staged an incredible comeback, with Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty, Kobbie Mainoo equalizing, and Maguire sealing the tie in the dying seconds. United now prepare to face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals.
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