On 17 April 2025, a bitter defeat against Manchester United in a quarter final of the Europa League will remain in the history of Olympique Lyonnais. While the Gones seemed about to win, leading to a score of up to ten minutes from the end, the Red Devils were able to exploit the adverse fatigue to reverse the situation and win the score of 5 to 4 after extension. This match, initially dominated by Lyon with a two-goal lead at half-time, highlighted the resilience and strength of the players of Paulo Fonseca, who managed to return to the score despite a difficult period and a reduced number to ten after the expulsion of Corentin Tolisso.

The match was characterized by moments of great intensity and spectacular reversals, illustrating the ability of both teams to fight to the end. The spectacular rise of Manchester United, orchestrated by late goals and an opportunistic game, highlighted the physical fragility of Lyon players in the last few minutes. Tolisso’s expulsion further complicated the task of Olympique Lyonnais, forcing him to play in numerical inferiority during a crucial period of the match.

Harry Maguire, English defender of Manchester United and author of the goal of victory, expressed his admiration for the level of play of Olympique Lyonnais, highlighting the quality of the opposing team and its excellent game. He also recognized the impact of Old Trafford Stadium, which helped galvanize players and push them to surpass themselves to the end. The match thus highlighted the value of team spirit, resilience and ability to fight until the last second, qualities that characterized this memorable confrontation.