Match report

Manchester United Stuns Lyon 5–4 in Europa League Thriller

Manchester United
Manchester United
5–4
AET
Lyon
Lyon
Apr 17, 2025

In an electrifying encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United stunned Lyon with a riveting 5–4 victory in the UEFA Europa League. The match was filled with twists and turns as both teams displayed exceptional footballing prowess, with Manchester United ultimately securing their place in the competition with a late surge.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Manchester United 5–4 Lyon
  • • Goals by Manchester United: M. Ugarte (10'), D. Dalot (HT+1), Bruno Fernandes (pen, 114'), Harry Maguire (120'+1)
  • • Goals by Lyon: C. Tolisso (71'), N. Tagliafico (77'), R. Cherki (104'), Alexandre Lacazette (pen, 109')
  • • Yellow Cards: Manchester United - A. Garnacho (50'), Harry Maguire (93'), L. Yoro (108'), Lyon - J. Veretout (18'), C. Tolisso (45+1', 89'), N. Tagliafico (63'), Abner Vinícius (120'+1)

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 15 L. Yoro (D)
  • 20 Diogo Dalot (M)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 25 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 13 P. Dorgu (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (F)
  • 17 A. Garnacho (F)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 L. Shaw
  • 37 K. Mainoo
  • 7 M. Mount
  • 41 H. Amass
  • 14 C. Eriksen
  • 64 J. Moorhouse
  • 80 J. Kamason
  • 2 V. Lindelöf
  • 1 A. Bayındır
  • 87 G. Kukonki
  • 22 T. Heaton

Lyon

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
  • 22 Clinton Mata (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhaté (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 7 J. Veretout (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 4 P. Akouokou (M)
  • 32 T. Almada (M)
  • 18 R. Cherki (F)
  • 69 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 T. Tessmann
  • 10 A. Lacazette
  • 11 M. Fofana
  • 16 Abner
  • 55 D. Ćaleta-Car
  • 27 W. Omari
  • 50 L. Diarra
  • 31 N. Matić
  • 20 S. Kumbedi
  • 40 R. Descamps

Timeline

  1. Manchester United
    10' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ugarte · Assist: A. Garnacho
  2. Lyon
    18' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    J. Veretout

    Foul

  3. Lyon
    45'+1 Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Tolisso

    Foul

  4. Manchester United
    45'+1 Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dalot · Assist: Harry Maguire
  5. Manchester United
    46' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mazraoui · On: L. Shaw
  6. Manchester United
    50' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    A. Garnacho

    Foul

  7. Lyon
    55' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Akouokou · On: T. Tessmann
  8. Lyon
    55' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Veretout · On: Alexandre Lacazette
  9. Lyon
    63' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    N. Tagliafico

    Persistent fouling

  10. Lyon
    64' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: M. Fofana
  11. Lyon
    71' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tolisso · Assist: Alexandre Lacazette
  12. Lyon
    77' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Tagliafico · Assist: A. Maitland-Niles
  13. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: K. Mainoo
  14. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ugarte · On: Mason Mount
  15. Lyon
    89' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Tolisso

    Foul

  16. Lyon
    89' Lyon Card · Red Card
    C. Tolisso

    Foul

  17. Manchester United
    93' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Maguire

    Foul

  18. Manchester United
    100' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: H. Amass
  19. Manchester United
    100' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: C. Eriksen
  20. Lyon
    104' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cherki
  21. Lyon
    107' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Cherki · On: Abner Vinícius
  22. Manchester United
    108' Manchester United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Yoro

    Argument

  23. Lyon
    109' Lyon Goal · Penalty
    Alexandre Lacazette
  24. Manchester United
    112' Manchester United Var · Penalty confirmed
    Casemiro
  25. Manchester United
    114' Manchester United Goal · Penalty
    Bruno Fernandes
  26. Lyon
    115' Lyon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Tagliafico · On: D. Caleta-Car
  27. Lyon
    120'+1 Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Abner Vinícius

    Argument

  28. Manchester United
    120'+1 Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Maguire · Assist: Casemiro

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Lyon
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 21 21
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 484 690
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 8 9
xG 3.25 2.58
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 408 601
Shots Inside Box 15 15
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester United took an early lead through M. Ugarte's goal in the 10th minute, setting a confident tone for the team.
  • ▸ The red card received by C. Tolisso of Lyon at the 89th minute marked a pivotal shift in momentum towards Manchester United, as they capitalized on their numerical advantage to secure the win.