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Ruben Amorim: Europa League glory for Manchester United
I will not fail to go out for Europa League glory after Manchester United progressed to the semi-finals with a show-stopping 5-4 extra-time win against 10-man Lyon, said Ruben Amorim.
The Red Devils' dramatic collapse in the quarterfinal second leg left fans stunned. After taking a 2-0 lead into halftime, Lyon's relentless fightback saw them score four unanswered goals, sending the match into extra time.
Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico's rapid-fire goals turned the tide, and despite Tolisso's red card, Lyon's Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette sealed United's fate in the dying moments.
Miracle at Old Trafford
In a heart-stopping finale, Manchester United staged an incredible comeback, overcoming adversity to triumph 7-6 on aggregate. Bruno Fernandes' crucial penalty kick set the stage, followed by Kobbie Mainoo's stunning equalizer in the 120th minute. The drama culminated in Harry Maguire's match-winning header, sending the Red Devils to the semifinals against Athletic Bilbao. The United boss aptly described the last two goals as 'amazing,' a testament to the team's unwavering spirit.
United's Semi-Final Ambition
We've reached the semis, but our journey's far from over,' says the United boss. 'The ultimate goal is to lift the trophy. We'll focus on the next stage, give it our all, and aim to win the competition.' Unwavering determination to succeed
I think that (ending is) why we like this sport so much and all the frustration that the coach has in this kind of season, the frustration, the bad moments, when you had a moment like this it’s all worth it.
“But then you finish, you calm down and then you start thinking we have a game on Sunday (against Wolves). Then we have to see all the players if they are fit to play because we have to focus on the Europa League.”
The competition offers United’s only route to silverware and European qualification given the side sit a lowly 14th in a campaign that is guaranteed to be their worst of the Premier League era.
Amorim on the Moment's Magnitude
"'This moment can be a huge boost for the players, especially after a season like this,' said Amorim. The win could provide a significant confidence lift, propelling them forward in the competition.
They can create some connection between the fans and the players, and we can forget for a few minutes what kind of season we are having.
“Today is a good feeling but tomorrow we need to start everything again. So we need to focus on the next game, to focus on the players, if they are fit to play.
“We have to take the risk in to save some players because if you look at the our season, the most important thing is clear for everybody. It’s the Europa League.”
Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca was proud of his team’s efforts across the two legs but felt his players paid for prematurely over celebrating Lacazette’s spot-kick making it 4-2.
“I’ve got mixed emotions,” he said. “Up until now it’s hard to take in exactly what happened.
“I think we’ve done some magnificent work out there. In the second half, starting two down and then scoring four goals with one player down as well I think was fantastic. It showed the quality of our players, our team.
“But I also think that we celebrated a lot when we put in our fourth goal, but the match doesn’t end until the very last second as we know.
“Maybe we thought that we had it in the bag at that point. Maybe we lacked a little bit of emotional calm at that moment.”
