The Europa League semifinals are set! Manchester United pulled off an incredible comeback victory against Lyon, scoring in the 120th and 121st minutes of extra time to secure their place in the next round. It looked like defeat was certain after Lyon, despite being down to 10 men, scored twice in extra time to take a 4-2 lead. However, goals from Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire turned the game around, giving Manchester United a 5-4 win on the night and a 7-6 victory on aggregate. This thrilling match will be remembered as one of the most dramatic in Europa League history, featuring three goals in extra time.

Manchester United will now join Tottenham, Athletic Club, and Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semifinals. This season has been challenging for Manchester United, and this competition represents their best chance to qualify for next season`s Champions League. Their Europa League journey continues after this dramatic escape.

Lyon`s Corentin Tolisso was sent off with the score at 2-2 in regular time, which should have given Manchester United a clear advantage. However, the drama was only just beginning. Both teams scored penalties late in regular time through Alexandre Lacazette and Bruno Fernandes, setting up a tense extra time period at Old Trafford. Casemiro played a crucial role in the comeback, providing excellent passes for both Mainoo`s 120th-minute goal and Maguire`s header in the 121st minute. Maguire`s header, from another perfect Casemiro delivery, sealed the victory. United scored three unanswered goals in just seven minutes, demonstrating their determination to keep their season alive.

While Manchester United manager Amorim might have preferred a less stressful victory, this kind of dramatic win can be a catalyst for a team`s morale and momentum. Their next challenge will be against Athletic Club in the semifinals. After overcoming Lyon in such dramatic fashion, Manchester United will feel confident they can defeat any opponent in their path.

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Tottenham Advances, Lazio Eliminated

Tottenham`s season has been inconsistent, but even without Heung-min Son, they managed to secure a narrow victory against Eintracht Frankfurt. Dominic Solanke scored the only goal from a penalty. Clear chances were scarce in the match in Germany, but James Maddison was fouled in the penalty area by Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua. VAR confirmed the foul, and Solanke converted the penalty, even after some confusion over who should take the spot-kick.

Maddison was substituted at halftime, replaced by Dejan Kulusevski, but Tottenham successfully defended their lead against Frankfurt`s late attacks, keeping their hopes for silverware this season alive.

Lazio, after losing the first leg 2-0 to Bodo/Glimt, managed to fight back and level the tie in the second leg, forcing a penalty shootout. However, Taty Castellanos missed his penalty, and Bodo/Glimt won the shootout 3-2, becoming the first Norwegian team ever to reach a European semifinal.

Athletic Club`s dream of playing the Europa League final at their home stadium in Spain remains alive. They defeated Rangers thanks to a first-half penalty. While they might have felt they deserved to score more goals across the two legs, their primary goal was to advance, which they achieved.