After a bitterly contested extension, Olympique Lyonnais took the ascendant, relying on heroic resistance against a period of intense dry-cleaning by Manchester United. As the first half of the extension approached its conclusion, the Lyon players, under pressure, tried to slow down the game in order to get out of this adverse grip. However, a flash counterattack, initiated by a precise deviation of Georges Mikautadze, allowed Malick Fofana to project itself on the left wing.

Despite a loss of control of the ball in the axis by the Belgian, possession was quickly found between the feet of Rayan Cherki, who, in cold blood, adjusted his position and carried out a tense strike from the entrance of the surface. The effort was rewarded as the ball found the left net of goaltender André Onana (104th minute), giving OL an unprecedented lead over the two matches.

This crucial goal allowed the Lyonnais to take the lead for the first time against Manchester United, placing them in a favorable position to achieve a resounding feat. There was only a quarter of an hour left to hold to consolidate this victory and win a place in the competition for the rest of the competition.