Manchester United vs Lyon Match Recap – Europa League Quarterfinals (April 17, 2025)

Manchester United vs Lyon April 17 2025. In a dramatic showdown at Old Trafford on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Manchester United narrowly defeated Olympique Lyonnais to book their spot in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. The second leg ended 5-4 in United’s favor, resulting in a thrilling 7-6 aggregate win after two legs of intense football action.

⚽ Match Summary: A Game of Grit and Glory

Having drawn 2–2 in the first leg in Lyon, both teams arrived in Manchester with everything to play for. The game was end-to-end, with both sides displaying attacking intent from the start.

Lyon took the lead early, piling pressure on the home team, but United responded quickly through Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes. The momentum continued to swing throughout the match, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Just when the game seemed destined for penalties, Harry Maguire stepped up as the unlikely hero, scoring a powerful header in the 120+1 minute of extra time to seal the victory for the Red Devils.

🔥 Key Highlights:

• ⚽ Aggregate Score: Manchester United 7 – 6 Lyon
• ⚽ Final Score (Second Leg): Man United 5 – 4 Lyon
• 🧤 David De Gea made several crucial saves to keep United in the game
• 🎯 Goals from Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho, and Maguire

🧠 Tactical Takeaways:

• Erik ten Hag’s late substitutions played a decisive role.
• Lyon’s high press exposed United’s defense but also left them vulnerable at the back.
• United showed mental resilience, especially in extra time.

👀 What’s Next for Manchester United?

With this win, Manchester United advances to the Europa League semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the match between Sevilla and Bayer Leverkusen. The Red Devils are one step closer to claiming their second Europa League title under Erik ten Hag.