Manchester United were left frustrated in France after a rollercoaster Europa League quarterfinal first leg ended in a 2-2 draw against Olympique Lyonnais, thanks to a last-gasp equaliser deep into stoppage time.
After falling behind early to a goal from Thiago Almada, United responded well. Leny Yoro marked a milestone moment by scoring his first goal for Manchester United on the stroke of half-time, levelling the tie with a clinical finish.
The Red Devils looked to have secured a dramatic away win when Joshua Zirkzee rose highest in the 90th minute to head home Bruno Fernandes’ expertly delivered cross, giving United a 2-1 lead heading into stoppage time.
However, heartbreak followed. A late defensive lapse saw Andre Onana parry a Lyon shot straight into the path of
Rayan Cherki, who
made no mistake from close range to snatch a last-minute equaliser for the French side.
Onana’s Mixed Night
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana endured another tough evening under the spotlight. The Cameroonian international was at fault for Lyon’s opener, misjudging a direct free-kick from Almada that bounced awkwardly before sailing past him into the net.
Although Onana celebrated passionately after Zirkzee’s goal gave United the lead, his earlier error – and the late parry that led to Lyon’s second – could once again draw criticism as questions around his form continue to swirl.
Key Moments
- Thiago Almada opened the scoring for Lyon after a mistake by Onana
- Leny Yoro scored his first goal for United to make it 1-1 at half-time
- Joshua Zirkzee gave United a late lead with a 90th-minute header
- Rayan Cherki capitalised on another Onana error to equalise in stoppage time
