Ruben Amorim stated that watching a documentary on Manchester United's 1999 Champions League victory inspired their remarkable comeback against Lyon in the Europa League. Although at one point trailing 4-2 with just minutes left in extra time, United rallied with a Bruno Fernandes penalty and goals from Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire, securing a historic 5-4 win. This match marked a unique moment in European football, showcasing the unpredictability of the sport and reinforcing United's legacy of resilience in crucial matches.
None whatsoever. I was watching the 1999 documentary to have some inspiration for this moment. It was a great night. The team was tired and you could feel it in the game, at 4-2, even with one more player, you felt it was over. But here, it's never over. Here, everything is possible. You feel the environment, then after the penalty from Bruno, you felt we could change the game.
Maguire's goal was the first 120th-minute winner (including stoppage time) in Europa League history and the first in any major European tie since Atletico Madrid beat Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League in March 2020.
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