Manchester United Secures Europa League Semi-Final Spot After Thrilling 5-4 Comeback Against Lyon

Manchester United pulled off one of their most remarkable European comebacks, overturning a 4-2 deficit in extra time to defeat Lyon 5-4 and reach the Europa League semi-finals. Harry Maguire, who scored the stoppage-time winner, described the match as the 'strangest, maddest game' of his career and credited Lyon's premature celebrations for motivating United's late surge. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo in the final minutes set the stage for Maguire's dramatic header, sparking wild celebrations at Old Trafford. The victory keeps United's hopes of salvaging their season alive, with a semi-final tie against Athletic Bilbao up next. Maguire reflected on his six years at the club, saying the emotional rollercoaster of the match encapsulated his time at United. The result was historic, marking United's first 120th-minute winner in a major European tie and just their second-ever 5-4 win.