Following a thrilling match, Leny Yoro expressed satisfaction with Manchester United’s draw against Olympique Lyonnais in the Europa League quarter-finals. The Groupama Stadium was the scene of an intense confrontation, which resulted in a score of 2-2, the result of a saving goal scored by Ryan Cherki in the last seconds. This game, crucial for the rest of the competition, saw Paulo Fonseca players fight to the end to pull this encouraging result, despite a tense end to the match and the exuberant celebration of the Lyon goal, perceived as a real victory for the local team.

Leny Yoro, a former Lille defender and author of an equalizer goal just before half-time, highlighted the difficulty of the match and the intensity of the game displayed by both teams. He acknowledged that the Lyon team had demonstrated a high quality of attack, making the management of their players particularly arduous. The central defender also expressed his concern about Malik Fofana’s possible return, a development he considers potentially unfavourable for Manchester United.

In conclusion, the men’s team left Lyon with a positive, though fragile, result for the return match in Old Trafford. Leny Yoro emphasized the importance of this draw, perceived as a psychological asset for Manchester United, while recognizing the remarkable performance of Olympique Lyonnais and the challenges facing the English team in the next stage of the competition.