Andre Onana’s Mistakes Save Lyon; Rangers Hold Bilbao with 10 Men
- LYON, France – Manchester United and Lyon battled to a 2-2 draw in their Europa League quarterfinal first leg Thursday.
- Manchester United responded with a goal from Leny Yoro in the 45th minute to level the score.
- However, Rayan Cherki salvaged a draw for Lyon, scoring in the 95th minute.
Europa League Quarterfinals: Manchester United Draws Lyon, Ten-Man Rangers Hold Athletic Bilbao
Table of Contents
- Europa League Quarterfinals: Manchester United Draws Lyon, Ten-Man Rangers Hold Athletic Bilbao
- Europa League Quarterfinal Recap: Key Matches and Highlights
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Europa League Quarterfinals
- What were the key takeaways from the Europa League quarterfinal first legs?
- How did Manchester United perform against Lyon?
- When did Lyon score against Manchester United?
- Who scored for Manchester united against Lyon?
- How did Rangers fare against Athletic bilbao?
- What happened with Bilbao’s potential goal and penalty?
- What were the results of the other Europa League quarterfinal matches?
- Where can I find video highlights of these europa League matches?
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Europa League Quarterfinals
Red Devils Settle for Draw in France
LYON, France – Manchester United and Lyon battled to a 2-2 draw in their Europa League quarterfinal first leg Thursday. United, after falling behind early, took a late lead only to concede an equalizer in stoppage time.
Lyon’s Thiago Almada opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Manchester United responded with a goal from Leny Yoro in the 45th minute to level the score. Joshua Zirkzee then appeared to secure a victory for the visitors with an 88th-minute strike, putting Manchester United ahead 2-1.
However, Rayan Cherki salvaged a draw for Lyon, scoring in the 95th minute.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana had a difficult night. In the 25th minute,Almada’s shot slipped through Onana’s hands and into the net. Later, Onana failed to control a shot, leading to Lyon’s equalizing goal.
Tenacious Rangers Earn Draw Against bilbao
GLASGOW, Scotland – Rangers played to a scoreless draw against Athletic Bilbao, despite being reduced to 10 men early in the match.
Robin Pöpper was sent off in the 13th minute, forcing Rangers to play the majority of the match a man down.
Athletic Bilbao thought they had broken the deadlock in the 76th minute through Alex Berenguer, but the goal was disallowed for offside after a video assistant referee (VAR) review. Bilbao then had a chance to take the lead from the penalty spot after a handball, but Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly saved Berenguer’s 82nd-minute penalty attempt.
Other Europa League Results
- Bodo/Glimt 2, Lazio 0
- Tottenham 1, Eintracht Frankfurt 1
Video Highlights
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Europa League Quarterfinal Recap: Key Matches and Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions about the Europa League Quarterfinals
What were the key takeaways from the Europa League quarterfinal first legs?
The first legs of the Europa League quarterfinals delivered plenty of drama, including late goals, red cards, and penalty saves.manchester United drew 2-2 with Lyon, Rangers managed a scoreless draw against Athletic Bilbao, and two other matches were also played. These matches set the stage for exciting return legs.
How did Manchester United perform against Lyon?
Manchester united secured a 2-2 draw against Lyon. However, the result wasn’t without its challenges. They fell behind early, then took the lead late in the game, onyl to concede an equalizer in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Andre Onana had a tough night, as well.
When did Lyon score against Manchester United?
lyon scored twice against Manchester United. Thiago Almada opened the scoring in the 25th minute. later, Rayan cherki scored in the 95th minute to equalize.
Who scored for Manchester united against Lyon?
Leny Yoro scored for Manchester united in the 45th minute to even the score. Joshua Zirkzee later put Manchester United ahead in the 88th minute.
How did Rangers fare against Athletic bilbao?
Rangers earned a hard-fought scoreless draw against Athletic Bilbao. They played the majority of the match with ten men after Robin Pöpper was sent off in the 13th minute.
What happened with Bilbao’s potential goal and penalty?
Athletic Bilbao thought they had scored in the 76th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review. Later, Bilbao had a penalty possibility after a handball, but Rangers goalkeeper Liam Kelly saved the 82nd-minute penalty attempt.
What were the results of the other Europa League quarterfinal matches?
Other results from the Europa League quarterfinals were:
- Bodo/Glimt 2, Lazio 0
- Tottenham 1, Eintracht Frankfurt 1
Where can I find video highlights of these europa League matches?
You can find video highlights on YouTube.
For a swift overview, here’s a table summarizing the key match details:
| Match | Score | Key Events |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United vs. Lyon | 2-2 | almada (LYO), Yoro (MUN), Zirkzee (MUN), Cherki (LYO) ,Onana’s difficulties |
| Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao | 0-0 | Rangers down to 10 men (Pöpper red card), Berenguer’s disallowed goal, Kelly saves penalty |
| Bodo/Glimt vs. Lazio | 2-0 | Result |
| Tottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | 1-1 | Result |