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Maguire's Manchester United Edge Lyon in Thrilling Europa League Match

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Manchester United's dramatic win over Lyon showcases their fighting spirit, but Harry Maguire knows they need to improve to win the Europa League.



Harry Maguire described Manchester United's 5-4 win over Lyon as the “maddest game” of his life, capping off a dramatic evening that sent his team to the Europa League semi-finals.


Maguire scored the decisive goal, heading in after being deployed as a makeshift striker, following a wild 6-4 scoreline in extra time. United had appeared to be cruising after a 2-0 halftime lead, only for Lyon to level the tie at 2-2 before having Corentin Tolisso sent off.


Despite the numerical advantage, Lyon briefly took a 4-2 lead in extra time, but Bruno Fernandes' penalty and Kobbie Mainoo's cool finish forced penalties. Maguire's winner marked a redemption moment for the defender, who has faced criticism during his time at United.


Maguire's Manchester United career has been marked by highs and lows, from being club captain to struggling for form and a place in the team. Despite these challenges, he played a crucial role in United's win over Lyon, helping his team advance to the Europa League semi-finals.


“We're only in the semi-final, so we don't want to get carried away in terms of winning the competition,” added Maguire.


“This season it's been so difficult for everyone involved, all the fans, all the players, the staff.


“It's just been nowhere near good enough and when you get moments like that, and memories you create like that, I think it's so important for the fans to go home with a smile on their faces.”


Maguire reflected on his time at Manchester United, saying, “I've been here six years now, and I've had some great times. Some bad times as well... I think that game pretty much summed up my time at this club, to be honest.” The dramatic 5-4 win over Lyon, in which he scored the winning goal, encapsulated the highs and lows of his United career.




Maguire described the win as an “incredible feeling to score that winner in such an important game, in a game that was full of emotion and the strangest, maddest game I've ever played in or witnessed.” This victory has given United a chance to salvage their season, with a Europa League triumph potentially securing European football.


United's Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club offers a lifeline, as the team sits 14th in the Premier League and faces likely exclusion from European competition unless they win the Europa League.


Athletic Club, United's semi-final opponents, have impressively lost fewer LaLiga games this season than both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Hosting the final at San Mamés on May 21 adds extra motivation for the Basque team.




Maguire acknowledged the need for improvement, saying, “We've got to do far better than that if we want to win this competition. We can't be doing that and be leaving it to turn it around in that situation.” Despite the dramatic win over Lyon, Maguire recognizes that United must raise their game to succeed against Athletic.


Maguire praised his team's spirit, saying, “But it does show great spirit, fight, togetherness, and that's the one thing this group of lads is doing, they're giving everything.” This unity and determination will be crucial as United faces Athletic in the semi-finals.




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