Lyon will host Manchester United in the Europa League quarter-finals, marking the first encounter between the two teams in 17 years. This match is crucial for Lyon, aiming to end a 13-year title drought and reclaim its status in French football. For Manchester United, the competition offers a chance to appease frustrated fans amid a difficult season. Historically, Lyon has struggled against English teams, having not secured a win against United in their past encounters, which adds pressure for both teams ahead of the match at Groupama Stadium.
For Lyon, it's a chance to put an unlikely stop to a 13-year title drought after Paris Saint-Germain's rise in Ligue 1 pushed them to French football's backwaters.
As for Man Utd, this competition is a saving grace, a one-last opportunity to give the frustrated Old Trafford faithful something to cheer for in these troubled times.
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