Manchester United narrowly defeated Lyon 5-4 in extra time during the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final match at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025, advancing with a 7-6 aggregate score.

The match was a rollercoaster, with Manchester United initially leading but Lyon fighting back to force extra time. Key goals came late in the game, with Maguire scoring the decisive goal in the 121st minute. Earlier, Mainoo scored in the 120th minute and Fernandes converted a penalty in the 114th minute to keep United in contention.

Prior to the match, Lyon's coach Paulo Fonseca expressed respect for Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana, stating, "Onana is a great goalkeeper." He did not anticipate any easy errors from him despite recent criticisms.

This victory keeps Manchester United's hopes alive in the Europa League. This win demonstrates the resilience and attacking capabilities of Manchester United, but also highlights defensive vulnerabilities they will need to address as they advance further in the competition.

Fans and analysts predict a difficult path ahead in the semi-finals, regardless of their opponent, due to United’s inconsistency and defensive concerns demonstrated in this match.