Onana Horror Show is released! 1:0→1:1→2:1→2:2 Yoro+Zirkji scoring shot Manchester United have 22 draws against Lyon, possibly advancing to the semifinals of the Europa League
Apr 11, 2025
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Manchester United drew 2-2 in the first leg of the Europa League (UEL) quarterfinals of the 2024-2025 season against Olympique Lyon at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France on the 11th (Korea time). Manchester United won the first leg away, easing the burden of the second leg at home. The possibility of advancing to the semifinals of the Europa League has also increased.
Manchester United played in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Rasmus Hoylun was supported on the front line, followed by Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho. The midfield was formed by Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro. Patrick Dorgou, Giogu Dalot for wing-backs, Lenny Yoro for three-backs, Harry Maguire and Nusair Mazraoui for wing-backs. Andre Onana defended the goal.
Lyon fought back with a 4-3-3 formation. Jorges Mikawadze, Rayan Cherki, and Thiago Almada were located at the front line. The midfield was played by Korung Tang Tolisso, Paul Akuoku, and Yordan Bertou. Ainsley Maitlandniles, Clinton Mata, Musa Niakate and Nicolas Tagliafico were named in the four backs. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Lucas Perry.
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After the first run, Manchester United tried to fight back, but the equalizer did not break out easily. In the 33rd minute of the first half, Hoyleun directly tried to shoot after breaking through the right side of the box, but he was caught by the goalkeeper due to poor strength.
Lyon also fought hard to widen the gap. In the 44th minute of the first half, Almada scored a free kick in front of the Manchester United penalty box through a quick counterattack. Once again, Almada's shot as a kicker rose high above the net.
Manchester United balanced by scoring an equalizer just before the end of the first half. In the extra time of the first half, the opposing goalkeeper Perry punched Bruno's kick. After that, Ugarte connected the ball that fell out of the box again with a door rolling pass, which Yoro, who was waiting in the center, finished with a header. Because the direction of the ball changed right in front of the goal, the goalkeeper did not respond, and the ball split the Lyon goal. The first half ended 1-1.
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Manchester United also shook the opponent with a counterattack. In the 24th minute of the second half, Garnacho drove the ball himself to the front of the box. However, the pass toward Bruno on the left was a little long, and the good opportunity was not finished with a shot.
United turned the game around. In the 43rd minute of the second half, Girksey, who rushed Bruno's sensational cross from the right side of the penalty box arc to the door, finished with an accurate header. The shot over the goalkeeper's head split the Lyon goal.
But the game went back to square one. Cherki scored at the end of the second half extra time, balancing it. Likewise, Onana's good defense was regrettable.
In the end, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
