The Football Club de Marseille offers a follow-up on the current situation of competitors, including Olympique Lyonnais, in the European context. OL saw a spectacular elimination in the Europa League quarterfinals against Manchester United, a confrontation marked by considerable rebounds. After a difficult first half, with a delay of two goals, the Lyon players were able to react and even took the advantage during the extension, despite the expulsion of one of their players. However, an unexpected reversal in the last moments of the game led to their final defeat (4-5 after extension, 2-2 to go).

Olympique Lyonnais delivered a game of remarkable intensity to Old Trafford, but finally gave in to adverse pressure. After being taken 2 to 0 at the break, the team showed resilience by equalizing and taking advantage during the extension, carried by the encouragement of its supporters. Despite the goals of Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette, the expulsion of Corentin Tollisso weakened the Lyon defence, allowing Manchester United to score three goals in seven minutes and win.

This elimination deprives Olympique Lyonnais of a fifth European semifinal in its history and leaves a feeling of bitterness, despite a combative performance throughout the game. The club, which was aiming for further progress in Europe, will have to analyse this cruel reversal in order to draw the necessary lessons for future deadlines. The event will remain engraved in memories as a poignant example of the volatility and unpredictability of European football.