Historical comeback. Manchester United secured a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League in a fantastic match.

Football team Manchester United in the match
Football team Manchester United in the match

In the Europa League quarter-final match between 'Manchester United' and 'Lyon', something incredible happened. After a draw in the first leg, 'Manchester United' was leading 2-0 until the 71st minute. But 'Lyon' managed to equalize and take the game into extra Time.

Although 'Manchester United' conceded several goals and found themselves in a chasing role, the team scored three goals in the 120th and 121st minutes and won the match. This match became historic due to two goals in the 120th minute and a new record of five goals in extra time of a European cup match.

This is not the first time that 'Manchester United' has won 5-4. It had happened before in 1958 against 'Arsenal'.

Manchester United – Lyon 5-4 (7-6 on aggregate)

Goals: 1-0 – 10 Ugarte, 2-0 – 45+1 Dalot, 2-1 – 71 Tolisso, 2-2 – 78 Tagliafico, 2-3 – 105 Cherki, 2-4 – 108 Lacazette (pen), 3-4 – 114 Fernandes (pen), 4-4 – 120 Mainu, 5-4 – 120+1 Maguire

The head coach of 'Manchester United', Ruben Amorim, stated that the team is inspired by the comeback in the 1999 Champions League final against 'Bayern Munich'.

In the semi-finals, 'Manchester United' will face 'Athletic', while the other semi-final will see 'Tottenham' meeting 'Bodo-Glimt'.

In the Champions League, 'Arsenal' defeated 'Real Madrid' 1-2 (1-5 on aggregate). This is 'Arsenal's first appearance in the Champions League semi-finals since 2009.

In the match between 'Inter Milan' and 'Bayern Munich', there was a draw of 2-2 (4-3 on aggregate), allowing 'Inter Milan' to advance to the semi-finals. The Champions League semi-finals were also announced: 'Arsenal' - 'Paris Saint-Germain' and 'Inter Milan' - 'Barcelona'. The Champions League final will take place on May 31, 2025.


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