The meeting between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais proved to be a thrilling spectacle, rich in twists and punctuated by an impressive number of goals. As early as the 10th minute, the opening of the Mancunian score, resulting from a Lyon defensive error, set the tone for the evening. Bruno Fernandes, taking advantage of a lack of vigilance, found Alejandro Garnacho, whose centre in retreat was precisely concluded by Manuel Ugarte. The Olympique Lyonnais, in difficulty, drew its strength from the decisive interventions of Lucas Perri and his attackers, thus avoiding a total collapse.

After a period of suffering, Olympique Lyonnais managed to take over the ascendant, but the opportunities for a mancunian goal multiplied, illustrated by a spectacular shot by Bruno Fernandes, failing on the crossbar. Half-time was marked by a second Mencunian goal, the result of a centre of Diogo Dalot, transformed into a victorious goal with the help of the pole. The second period saw Lyon come back to height with a goal from Coretin Tolisso, followed by another goal from Nicolas Tagliafico, equalizing the score. The game then reached a crucial turning point with the missed expulsion of Coretin Tolisso, before Rayan Cherki offered his team a new lead.

The extension was a series of penalties and goals. Malick Fofana granting a penalty transformed by Alexandre Lacazette, followed by a fault of Thiago Almadan leading to a new penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes. The end of the extension was marked by two quick goals by Kobee Mainoo and Harry Maguire, sealing the fate of the match. The Olympique Lyonnais, finally defeated, will have to concentrate on the championship to hope to qualify for the European competitions, and will have to win during the Sunday derby.