Andre Onana, described by Nemanja Matic as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history”, was at fault for each objectives as his facet drew 2-2 at Lyon in a Europa League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday (April 10, 2025).
Former United midfielder Matic, now a participant with Lyon, made the lower than flattering feedback about Onana in a pre-game press convention.
Then, within the match itself, United went 1-0 down after 25 minutes when Onana didn’t cease a curling free-kick from out extensive by Thiago Almada.
Leny Yoro equalized for the visiting group in first-half stoppage time, with a header after goalkeeper Lucas Perri had cleared a Bruno Fernandes free-kick.
Fernandes then despatched a exact cross for substitute Joshua Zirkzee to go what appeared to be the winner within the 88th minute.
But Rayan Cherki hit again for Lyon when he pounced on the rebound after Cameroon worldwide Onana had spilled an effort from Georges Mikautadze.
“I think this is the worst moment to concede a goal like that,” Yoro instructed TNT Sports. “We were winning 2-1. I think away this was a good score, but we go with a draw and we try to win the game at home.” United stays the one facet unbeaten within the competitors this season.
Winning the Europa League, as United did in 2017, is rewarded with a spot within the Champions League, one thing the membership is extremely unlikely to attain by means of its present Thirteenth-place place within the Premier League.
Tottenham held by Frankfurt
Tottenham, additionally bidding to rescue a dismal Premier League marketing campaign, hit again to salvage a 1-1 home draw in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Tottenham went 1-0 down when Frankfurt ahead Hugo Ekitiké scored following a quick counterattack within the sixth minute.
The hosts then drew degree with a purpose from Pedro Porro within the twenty sixth after he met a cross from James Maddison.
“I can’t ask any more of the lads,” stated Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou. “It was disappointing to concede the way we did.”
Ulrik Saltnes struck twice as Bodø/Glimt shocked Lazio 2-0 in powerful circumstances simply contained in the Arctic Circle.
Earlier, heavy snowfall in Bodø put the sport doubtful between the Norwegian champion and the facet that had completed prime within the league part.
In a recreation performed on a synthetic pitch, Saltnes scored early within the second half with a low shot after Ole Didrik Blomberg fed him inside the world.
The midfielder then added his second purpose by lobbing the ball over Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, with Alessio Romagnoli’s clearance coming after it crossed the road.
Ten-man Rangers and Athletic Bilbao shared a goalless attract Glasgow, after the home facet was diminished to 10 males within the Thirteenth minute when defender Robin Pröpper introduced down Iñaki Williams and was dismissed. Alex Berenguer additionally missed a late penalty for Athletic.
All the second legs are subsequent Thursday.
Chelsea stays good in Conference League
Chelsea remains to be cruising within the Europa Conference League after maintaining its good document with a 3-0 win at Legia Warsaw.
Following a boring first half, Chelsea struck twice early within the second interval after which added one other purpose.
Tyrique George netted the primary within the forty ninth on a rebound, his first purpose for the membership, whereas second-half substitute Noni Madueke scored with a left-foot shot eight minutes later. It may have been three however Christopher Nkunku had his spot kick saved.
Madueke made it 3-0 from shut vary within the 74th.
In the opposite quarterfinal, first-leg video games, Fiorentina received 2-1 at Celje, Real Betis beat Jagiellonia 2-0 and Rapid Vienna downed Djurgården 1-0.
All the second legs are subsequent Thursday.
Published – April 11, 2025 12:05 pm IST
