Thu Apr 10 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Lyon Steal Late Draw Against Manchester United in Europa League Thriller
**Lyon, France** – Rayan Cherki’s stoppage-time goal snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw for Lyon against Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday. The match was marked by two costly errors from United goalkeeper André Onana, who was targeted by Lyon fans following a pre-match spat with midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Onana’s first blunder allowed Thiago Almada to score from a free-kick in the 25th minute, giving Lyon the early lead. Manchester United fought back, with young defender Leny Yoro equalizing just before halftime with his first goal for the club. Joshua Zirkzee’s late header then appeared to have secured a victory for the visitors, only for Cherki to capitalize on another Onana error in the dying seconds, pushing the ball into the net after a shot was parried.
Despite their domestic struggles, Manchester United had entered the match unbeaten in the Europa League this season. However, Onana’s performance overshadowed any positive contributions. The Cameroonian faced jeers from the home crowd throughout the game, with his mistakes ultimately proving crucial in denying United a vital away victory. The result leaves the tie finely poised heading into the second leg.
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