In a match full of heart-pounding drama, Harry Maguire's last-second goal in extra time powered Manchester United into the UEFA Europa League semifinals with a sensational 7-6 aggregate win over Olympique Lyonnais. Fans at Old Trafford were treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as the game transformed into a true blockbuster moment!
The thrilling second leg saw United lose a comfortable two-goal advantage as Lyon's Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette clawed the score back to a 2-2 tie after 90 minutes. Early goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot had given United a strong start, but the match quickly turned into an edge-of-your-seat contest.
With the momentum shifting, two rapid goals from Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico drew the match level just when nerves were at their peak. Extra time brought even more drama, and after Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo set the stage for an electrifying finish, it was Maguire who made history by scoring in the dying seconds, marking United as the first team ever to net two goals in the 120th minute of a major European knockout match.
"I felt like the fourth goal for them was a sucker punch, but that we'd get chances to get back into it," Maguire told TNT Sport. "It fell to myself and thankfully I scored, it was an amazing feeling. An incredible game, we made really hard work of it."
Now, as Manchester United prepare to face Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals, this extra-time thriller has left fans buzzing and hungry for more action. ⚽🔥
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Maguire's winner sends Manchester United to UEFA Europa League semis
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