Man Utd Stun Lyon In Nine-goal Europa League Classic To Reach Semis

Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday.

Uniteds season looked over when Lyon came from 2-0 down to lead by two goals with just six minutes remaining at Old Trafford despite having captain Corentin Tolisso sent-off.

However, a Bruno Fernandes penalty, Kobbie Mainoos strike and Harry Maguires header capped a stunning finale to set up a semi-final meeting with Athletic Bilbao.

The Red Devils sit 14th in the English top flight and defeat would have almost certainly meant missing out on European football entirely next season.

Instead they are just three games away from a European trophy and the lifeline of direct access to the riches of the Champions League next season.