In a rare European match, Olympique Lyonnais conceded a bitter defeat (5-4) against Manchester United, despite a two-goal overtime advantage. This unexpected result, which occurred at the Dream Theatre, marked the end of European hopes for the Lyon team and highlighted a remarkable performance by Leny Yoro, whose talent surpassed that of his coach, Paulo Fonseca. After a one-way draw (2-2), OL had strong ambitions to win their trip to Old Trafford, but a first half dominated by the Red Devils suggested a difficult scenario, with two goals conceded thanks to actions by Garnacho and Diogo Dalot.

The second period saw a reversal of the situation, with goals of Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico who equalized the score, propelling the match in overtime. However, this phase was marked by a major turning point: the expulsion of Corentin Tolisso, leaving the Lyon team in numerical inferiority. An unusual moment also caught the attention, with an exceptional cap of Leny Yoro, unexpectedly realized with the head, illustrating the total commitment of the Lyon players. Despite this handicap, Olympique Lyonnais was able to exploit its opportunities, with the goals of Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette, allowing its fans to vibrate with hope.

Unfortunately, the Lyon euphoria was short-lived. Within seven minutes, Manchester United scored three crucial goals, via Bruno Fernandes on penalty, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire, sealing the Red Devils’ victory (5-4). Paulo Fonseca, visibly affected by the defeat and performance of his former protégé Leny Yoro, expressed his incomprehension with this course of events, stressing a lack of emotional balance and experience on the part of his team, which celebrated too early a score of 4-2, neglecting the management of the end of the match.