⚽ Manchester United 5-4 Lyon: A legendary match at Old Trafford!
In what will go down as one of the greatest matches in recent Europa League history, Manchester United overturned Olympique Lyonnais in a nine-goal thriller , winning 5-4 after extra time. With a 7-6 aggregate score, the Red Devils advance to the semi-finals in an electric atmosphere at Old Trafford.
🔥 A qualification snatched at the end of the suspense
Things had started well for the Mancunians, who led 2-0 thanks to goals from Manuel Ugarte (10th minute) and Diogo Dalot (45th minute). But Lyon, led by a fiery Alexandre Lacazette , responded in the second half.
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⚽ Lacazette reduces the score from a penalty (53rd)
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⚽ Cherki equalizes (65th)
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⚽ Lacazette puts Lyon back in front during extra time (112th, penalty)
At 4-2 for Lyon, the feat seemed within reach... until the madness of the final minutes. In less than 10 minutes, Manchester United scored three goals :
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🎯 Penalty from Bruno Fernandes (114th)
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⚽ Equalizer signed by Kobbie Mainoo (120th)
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🧱 Harry Maguire 's qualifying goal (121st)
Old Trafford exploded, Lyon were knocked out. A completely crazy scenario that will remain etched in the fans' memories.
⭐ Casemiro, maestro of the shadows
Although he didn't score, Casemiro was instrumental with two assists and a penalty won. His reading of the game and physical impact were essential in Mancunian's comeback. He was named man of the match by several British media outlets.
👕 Cheap football shirts: the fans' craze
With this incredible qualification, the demand for cheap football shirts is exploding:
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The jerseys of Casemiro , Bruno Fernandes and Maguire are at the top of the sales charts.
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On the OL side, despite the elimination, the supporters rushed to buy the shirts of Lacazette and Cherki , the unfortunate heroes of this epic.
👉 On online stores, it's the perfect time to buy a cheap football jersey , especially with post-match promotions and special “quarter-final” editions.
