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Andre Onana who was labelled "one of the worst keepers" in Manchester United history by Lyon substitute Nemanja Matic on Wednesday Goalkeeper Andre Onana was at fault for two goals as a last-gasp Lyon equaliser put Manchester United's Europa League quarter-final tie in the balance at the halfway stage. United went behind after 25 minutes when under-pressure Onana failed to get a strong enough hand to Thiago Almada's wide free-kick. In the final seconds of the first half Leny Yoro equalised with his first goal for United by reacting quickly to Manuel Ugarte's volley and diverting the ball into the bottom corner. The visitors thought they had won late on when substitute Joshua Zirkzee headed home Bruno Fernandes' looping cross in the 88th minute. But, with the last play before the final whistle, Onana spilled Georges Mikautadze's shot and Rayan Cherki tapped in on the rebound. United host Lyon in the second leg at Old Trafford next Thursday (20: 00 BST). Have your say on Man Utd's performance 'I've made more mistakes than them' - Amorim defends Onana after errors Man Utd being destroyed under Ratcliffe - Cantona Attention was always going to be on Onana who was labelled "one of the worst keepers" in Manchester United history by Lyon substitute Nemanja Matic on Wednesday. Ex-United midfielder Matic had been responding to comments by Onana who said his side are "way better" than their French opponents. Onana was booed every time he touched the ball inside Groupama Stadium, even if he had little to do before Lyon's opener. With Lyon's first goal the 29-year-old reacted late to Almada's cross, having to wait to see if a Lyon player would divert the ball, and was caught out when the free-kick kept its line. The ball bounced just before the Cameroonian and then skidded through his hands before hitting the net. For the second Onana was unable to gather a shot which, although was hit with power, was straight at him, and Lyon's Cherki was gifted a late leveller. It means since the start of last season Onana has made eight errors leading to goals in all competitions, the most of any keeper playing for a Premier League club. Onana 'one of United's worst goalkeepers' - Matic How does Onana compare to other Man Utd keepers after Matic criticism? With the Red Devils 13th in the Premier League table, their only realistic hope of qualifying for European football next season is through the Champions League spot afforded to the Europa League winner. For large periods they looked well-organised, motivated and were probably the better team in Lyon. But, as has often been the case this season, United were hampered by poor finishing. In the first half Rasmus Hojlund skewed a Patrick Dorgu cutback well wide, while Bruno Fernandes had a shot deflected over and Casemiro struck an overhead kick straight at the goalkeeper. In the second period, an Alejandro Garnacho strike from a Dorgu cross was tipped over and Casemiro headed a corner just wide. United forwards Hojlund and Garnacho both appeared to lack confidence. Hojlund has now scored just one goal in his past 25 United appearances in all competitions, while Garnacho has one from his past 28. Ruben Amorim will hope both will be able to turn their form around in time for the second leg. The Portuguese manager was able to bring on Kobbie Mainoo as a late substitute. The English midfielder had been out with a muscle injury since February. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 10th April 2025 at 22: 50 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Paulo Fonseca Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Paulo Fonseca Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 We're still improving Match stats. Let us know what you think. UEFA Europa League All competitions All competitions All competitions Lyon have never beaten Manchester United in four attempts in major European competitions (D2 L2) only facing Barcelona more often without winning in Europe (P8 D3 L5). Manchester United’s two away visits to Lyon have both been in the UEFA Champions League and on both occasions they came from behind to draw, from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in September 2004 and 1-0 down to draw 1-1 in February 2008. Lyon’s 4-0 win over FCSB in the second leg of the last 16 was their biggest win in Europe since beating Apollon Limassol 4-0 in November 2017. They’ve scored 23 goals in this season’s UEFA Europa League, only scoring more in two major European campaigns – 29 in 2004-05 and 28 in 2016-17. Manchester United have lost just one of their last 21 UEFA Europa League matches (W14 D6), losing 3-0 away to Sevilla in April 2023. That defeat also remains the only time in those 21 games they have failed to score. Manchester United haven’t lost the first leg of any of their last 11 major knockout ties (W5 D6), since a 1-0 home defeat to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League in April 2019. Each of their last three away first leg matches have been drawn. Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca will become the fifth manager to take charge of 50+ UEFA Europa League games after Unai Emery (93), Jorge Jesus (68), Jose Mourinho (58) and Jindrich Trpisovsky (52); three of the previous four have suffered defeat in their 50th game with Emery the exception in the 2015 final with Sevilla. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been involved in 41 goals in the UEFA Europa League, the most of any player in the competition’s history (24 goals, 17 assists). He also has the most goals and assists in the knockout stages (16 goals, 11 assists), while his 11 assists are the joint most by a player in the knockouts, along with former teammate Juan Mata. Lyon’s Rayan Cherki has assisted eight goals in the UEFA Europa League this season, a joint record by a player in a season along with Atlético de Madrid's Diego in 2011-12. Additionally, only Dries Mertens (39) has created more chances than Cherki (38) this season, with only two players creating 40+ chances in one season: Kevin De Bruyne in 2014-15 for Wolfsburg (52) and Hakim Ziyech in 2016-17 for Ajax (40). Match ends, Lyon 2, Manchester United 2. Second Half ends, Lyon 2, Manchester United 2. Goal! Lyon 2, Manchester United 2. Rayan Cherki (Lyon) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Attempt saved. Georges Mikautadze (Lyon) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rayan Cherki. Attempt blocked. Thiago Almada (Lyon) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rayan Cherki. Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United). Foul by Rayan Cherki (Lyon). Leny Yoro (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing. Lucas Perri (Lyon) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Mason Mount (Manchester United). Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Clinton Mata. Attempt blocked. Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kobbie Mainoo. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Goal! Lyon 1, Manchester United 2. Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) header from the left side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes. Attempt missed. Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Rayan Cherki. Substitution, Manchester United. Victor Lindelöf replaces Harry Maguire. Substitution, Manchester United. Kobbie Mainoo replaces Alejandro Garnacho. Attempt missed. Rayan Cherki (Lyon) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Thiago Almada. Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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