🚨BREAKING🚨 Manchester United Stages Incredible Comeback at Old Trafford; Maguire Credits Home Stadium for Europa League Win Against Lyon! In a thrilling finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, Manchester United mounted an astonishing comeback to defeat Lyon 3-1 in the Europa League quarter-finals, setting up a semi-final clash with Athletic Club. Harry Maguire, relying on what he calls the special energy of Old Trafford, sky-rockets United into the semis with a cross that led to the winning goal in extra time.
Man Utd’s Old Trafford Magic: A Stadium That Wins Games?
In a pulsating Europa League quarter-final, Manchester United staged an incredible comeback to defeat Lyon 3-1, setting up a semi-final clash with Athletic Club. The Red Devils’ remarkable fightback at Old Trafford has started a lively debate: is this historic stadium contributing to Man Utd’s late-game heroics?
The Theatre of Dreams
Old Trafford, the largest club football stadium in the UK, is renowned for its electrifying atmosphere. Harry Maguire, United’s skipper, believes the stadium played a significant role in their dramatic victory over Lyon. "That’s what this stadium does," Maguire asserted, referring to the team’s last-gasp wins.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Data backs Maguire’s claim. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s tenure, United have won 84% of their games at Old Trafford where they’ve scored an astonishing 72% of their goals after the 75th minute. Compare this to their away record – they’ve won 54% and scored 56% of their away goals in the same period.
The 12th Man
Old Trafford’s intimidating atmosphere can rattle opponents. Lyon’s players admitted they felt the pressure, with coach Rudi Garcia confessing, "The atmosphere was suffocating." United fans, the ’12th man,’ add an extra dimension, spurring their team on to late goals.
"Theatre of Terrors" for Visiting Teams
The ‘Theatre of Dreams’ can turn into a ‘Theatre of Terrors’ for visiting teams. Vieux-Loup, the Lyon mascot, would certainly attest to that after a nail-biting finish that saw United score twice in added time.
Old Trafford’s Magical Record
- Last-gasp wins: United have scored 10 winning goals in stoppage time at Old Trafford since 2016.
- Comeback kings: The Red Devils have won 19 points from losing positions at home in the Premier League since 2017.
- Home comforts: United have lost just 6 home games in 41 games across all competitions under Solskjær.
FAQ
Q: Which fans go home first after a match at Old Trafford?
A: Amadoras, Lyon’s supporters. After United’s dramatic comeback, they were left rueing their team’s missed chances.
Q: How many ratings did Casemiro and Maguire get for their performances against Lyon?
A: Casemiro got a 9, Maguire an 8, based on OneFootball’s player ratings.
Did you know?
Old Trafford has seen 38 late goals scored in the Europa League since Manchester United joined the competition in 2011, more than any other team’s home stadium.
Pro Tip
Next time you’re watching a game at Old Trafford, feel the ground tremble as the home crowd roars. It’s not just your imagination – it’s the stadium’s magic kicking in.
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