Manchester United pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in European football history with a 5-4 extra-time thriller over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final.
United stormed to a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot, only to see Lyon fight back with two quickfire goals in the second half. Things went from bad to worse in extra-time as Lyon made it 4-2, seemingly dashing United’s semifinal hopes.
But the Red Devils weren’t done.
In an unbelievable final six minutes, Bruno Fernandes kick-started the comeback with a penalty in the 114th minute. Then Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire delivered back-to-back goals in injury time, sending United fans into a frenzy.
5-4 – Tonight is only the second time Manchester United have won a match 5-4 in their entire history, with the other coming against Arsenal in February 1958. Mayhem. pic.twitter.com/2cfMbbAVDH
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 17, 2025
Incredibly, United became the first team in major European competition history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a match.
The result also marks only the second time in the club’s history they’ve won a game 5-4, the first being against Arsenal at Highbury in 1958.
120 – Manchester United are the first team in history to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match. Amorimtime. pic.twitter.com/d9VCeb0Wiq
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 17, 2025
With momentum on their side, United now prepare for their Premier League clash against Wolves this Sunday at Old Trafford.
From heartbreak to heroics it was a night only Manchester United could script.
