Europa League: Man United win in extra-time thriller to enter semis

Former European champions edge out French giants Olympique Lyon 7-6 on aggregate in the quarterfinals

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Manchester United's season isn't done yet. The former European champions booked their place in the semifinal of the Europa League, edging out Olympique Lyon 7-6 on aggregate in the quarterfinals.

On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the troubled Premier League club put their domestic problems to one side by sealing a spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Europa League.

United blew a two-goal lead and then had to come back from 4-2 down against 10 men in extra time to produce one of their most memorable victories in their famous stadium.

Ten-man Lyon came from behind to lead 3-2; but late goals in extra time from Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire sealed a memorable 5-4 victory (7-6 on aggregate) for the hosts, who will face Athletic Club in the semifinals.

Harry Maguire's dramatic winner in added time of extra time sparked scenes of jubilation and kept alive hopes that United could yet salvage a desperate campaign that has left the 20-time English champions languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League.

Man United started on the front foot and took the lead after ten minutes, when Alejandro Garnacho cut back to Manuel Ugarte inside the Lyon box and the Uruguayan midfielder sent a shot flying past visiting goalkeeper Lucas Perri.