Lyon vs Man Utd LIVE: Second error from Andre Onana leaves Europa League quarter-final finely poised
Lyon 2-2 Manchester United: Andre Onana had two errors, including late on as the French side claimed a draw
Manchester United have work to do at Old Trafford after drawing with Lyon 2-2 in the Europa League quarter-finals.
An error from Andre Onana gave Lyon the lead in the first half after the goalkeeper allowed Thiago Almada’s free kick to bounce over his outstretched arms.
Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes both had clear chances turned wide of the target as they searched for the equaliser which gave Ruben Amorim’s men some hope heading towards the second half.
Leny Yoro confirmed their confidence after meeting Manuel Ugarte’s volley with a glancing header which brought the equaliser on the stroke of half-time.
Joshua Zirkzee, coming off the bench in the second half, thought he had scored the winner after meeting a cross from Fernandes in the 88th minute but another mistake from Onana earned the hosts a point.
He fumbled a shot late in stoppage time but Rayan Cherki was on hand quickly to tap it home.
Relive the Europa League action with our live blog below:
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
39 mins: Georges Mikautadze is tackled by Manuel Ugarte and stays down.
United send the ball into the area and Dorgu, then Garnacho have shots blocked.
Lyon turn the ball behind for a corner while their forward gets treatment. He’s back on his feet in a flash so Fernandes decides to take the corner.
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
33 mins: Hojlund gets a half-chance and decides to shoot from the right side of the box.
He drills the effort low but straight at the goalkeeper.
Man Utd need to find a goal from somewhere now. There are signs that they can challenge Lyon but they need more ruthlessness in the final third.
'Onana's week has been eventful'
“Andre Onana's week has been eventful. And also chastening, so far, with Onana rather culpable for Thiago Almada's goal.
“It revives memories of last season's Champions League campaign, when Onana was heavily at fault for United's failure.”
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
30 mins: Diogo Dalot picks up a yellow card for a late challenge. The goal has rocked Man Utd and they need to settle themselves down again here.
The Lyon fans are having a great time out there now.
GOAL! Lyon 1-0 Man Utd (Thiago Almada, 25')
Lyon win themselves a free kick over on the inside left part of the pitch.
Thiago Almada takes the set piece and curls the ball into the box.
It’s a cross really and aimed for one of his teammates. No-one gets to the ball but it bounces and finishes inside the far post.
Andre Onana was nowhere near it. He needs to do better there.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
24 mins: Close!
Dalot slips the ball to Alejandro Garnacho who cuts the ball back to Bruno Fernandes.
He shoots first time and a block by Moussa Niakhate takes the ball over the crossbar!
Big chance for the visitors.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
21 mins: Man Utd haven’t been able to get Bruno Fernandes on the ball yet.
He’ll be key to their chances on winning tonight if they can build some momentum.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
19 mins: Chance! Dorgu is fed the ball as he comes down the left wing.
He takes the ball to the edge of the box and pulls it back to Rasmus Hojlund who scuffs his left-footed shot and knocks it wide of the back post.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
18 mins: It’s been a slow and steady start from both teams with United probably the slightly happier as they’re playing away from home.
Lyon are seeing more possession however which Ruben Amorim will want to change as this game goes on.
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