The cruel defeat of Olympique Lyonnais against Manchester United (5-4) in the quarter-final return of the Europa League left bitter traces in the team. After a game of rare intensity, marked by a spectacular rise and a haletante prolongation, Lyon hopes faded in the last minutes, succumbing to a series of opposing goals that sealed their elimination. This confrontation, which ended with a final score of 5-4 in favour of the Red Devils, highlighted the team’s fragility in the face of pressure and the crucial importance of discipline on the ground.

It is in this context of deep disappointment that Corenin Tolisso, middle of Lyon, expressed his bitterness at Canal+ microphone. The player stressed the complexity of the emotions felt, from the initial hope to the pain of elimination, to the pride of the reaction of his teammates in overtime. He acknowledged his responsibility for the outcome of the meeting, regretting a second yellow card which he considered a tactical mistake and promising to be more vigilant in the future.

Beyond the immediate frustration, Corenin Tolisso showed a willingness to learn from this painful experience. He praised the beauty of the Lyon uphill and the feat of scoring two goals in overtime, while recognizing the need to digest the disappointment and carefully prepare the next championship game. This defeat, which he considers one of the most difficult of his career, will undoubtedly be an engine for the team in pursuing its goals.