The Manchester United season looks like one of the darkest in its history, with the team facing the prospect of a total of unprecedented Premier League points. Despite this worrying situation in the championship, attention is now focused on the crucial match against Olympique Lyonnais, which represents the only residual hope for a qualifying in the Champions League. The erratic performances of the Red Devils, illustrated by 14th place in the championship and a small total of goals scored in the last games, contrast strongly with the brilliant moments observed in the Europa League, highlighting a team with both faces.

Despite the difficulties in the Premier League, Manchester United has demonstrated its ability to compete with high-level opponents in the Europa League, notably by imposing itself spectacularly against Real Sociedad after a draw. This offensive ability, with a total of 23 goals scored in the league phase, places the team among the best attacks in the competition and attests to a potential still present, even if the offensive gaps persist. The victory over a surprising opponent like Bodo Glimt, a team that has also achieved a historic season in Europe, reinforces this notion of a team capable of surpassing itself.

Aware of this potential, Ruben Amorim, the coach, insists on the ability of his team to surprise, stating that the match against Lyon offers an opportunity to demonstrate it. This statement, coupled with recent performances in the Europa League, sends a clear message to the Lyons: despite a disappointing championship season, Manchester United remains a formidable team, able to transcend and pose serious problems to its opponents.