Lyon 2-2 Man United (Apr 10, 2025) Game Analysis
A stoppage-time finish from Rayan Cherki earned Lyon a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday.
United goalkeeper André Onana was the centre of attention in the Groupama Stadium after his pre-match war of words with Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic, and the pressure told as his mistake gifted Thiago Almada a 25th-minute opener.
A timely equaliser right on half-time from Leny Yoro, the young centre-back’s first goal for United since joining in the close season, levelled things up.
United pounced on the counter two minutes from time, with Joshua Zirkzee’s header seemingly securing them a fine away win but Cherki, with the last kick of the game, broke the visitors’ hearts.
