MANCHESTER United are heading to the Europa League semi-final after BEATING Lyon.
has something to celebrate in
are almost certain to record their lowest-ever finish and points total, but their dream in the is still alive.
They have secured a spot in the final four, and winning the competition would see them play football next season.
was the talk of the town in the first leg, gifting two goals to as they
However, Amorim’s side edged past Lyon in the second leg at Old Trafford.
opened the scoring for the Red Devils, before added a second to put United in the driving seat at half-time.
Corentin Tolisso and former Arsenal star Alexander Lacazette scored to level the game on the night AND the tie.
The game was then sent to extra time, where Lacazette and Rayan Cherki thought they had settled the game, but Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo both scored to make the tie 6-6 on aggregate.
Then, WON the game for Man United in added time at the end of ET, with the score ending 7-6 to Amorim's side on aggregate.
Who could Man Utd play in Europa League semi-final?
United has long been aware of their possible path to the Europa League final because the quarter-final and semi-final drawings are held simultaneously with the round-of-16 draw in February.
After defeating FCSB 7-1 on aggregate, the Red Devils advanced to the quarterfinals by eliminating Real Sociedad and were placed with Lyon.
This implies Man United will play Athletic Bilbao after they beat Rangers 2-0 in the second leg in Spain.
Rangers advanced on penalties against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce following a 3-3 aggregate draw, while Athletic Club eliminated Serie A side AS Roma in the previous round.
The final of the 2025 Europa League will be held on Wednesday, May 21. San Mamés Stadium, the home field of Athletic Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain plays host.
