After a rare European confrontation, Olympique Lyonnais was eliminated from the Europa League by Manchester United. The British sports press welcomed this result, highlighting the spectacular performance of the Red Devils against visiblely proven Lyons. The match, preceded by a precious draw ripped off by the Gones in Lyon (2-2), promised a palpable soul supplement to Old Trafford, and hopes were not disappointed.

The Mencunian team quickly imposed its game, impressive the Lyons and taking the advantage thanks to goals marked by a visibly more determined team. However, the resiliency of the club’s players, embodied by Coretin Tolisso and Alexandre Lacazette, helped to re-establish hope among the Lyon fans, who witnessed a haletante extension. Rayan Cherki’s goal, despite OL’s digital reduction, revived French illusions before Lacazette’s transformed penalty allowed the Gones to regain the advantage. Football, in an unlikely turn, finally condemned OL, without even resorting to shots at the goal, despite an advantage of two goals at ten minutes from the end.

Manchester United has delivered one of the most memorable European climbs in its history, imposing 5-4 after an extension (7-6 in total). The old theatre of dreams trembled to its foundations, testifying to an exceptional evening where the Red Devils, led by two goals, managed to pull themselves together. Despite the bitter disappointment of the Lyon players, coach Paulo Fonseca praised the courage of his team, pointing out that OL bowed against a Manchester United, despite everything, reinvigorated by unwavering determination. This match will remain engraved in memories, illustrating the passion and unpredictability of European football.