Manchester United with an incredible win over Lyon, but against Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League final in Bilbao it is not enough

Manchester United are now together with Bodø/Glimt among the last four in the Europa League. – While Bodø/Glimt face Tottenham in the semi-finals, the Red Devils go against Athletic Bilbao who will have a home advantage in a possible final.

An incredible game with a total of 9 goals, it should not really be possible!

Manchester United were down for the count in extra time Then
three goals were scored in seven minutes – and advancement to the Europa League semi-finals was secured.

• I’ve never seen anything like it,” expert Paul Robinson told the BBC.
  “It’s unbelievable,” Kobbie Mainoo rejoices on TNT Sports.

Manchester United’s focus is shifting away from the Premier League for the rest of the season to the Eurpa League. Manager Ruben Amorim says they have no choice.

It is probably wise because the ones we saw against Lyon do not hold up in the semi-final against Athletic Bilbao who had no problems against Rangers and who are in a good flow in La Liga where they are comfortably in 4th place in the Champions League qualification place. Nor will it be enough in a possible final against Bodø/Glimt, who play as a team and not as a randomly composed group of superstars.

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Manchester United prioritize Europa League: “We must”

Now it’s “all in” for the Europa League that counts.
Manchester United will sacrifice league play going forward.
“The supporters have to understand that,” manager Rúben Amorim told TNT Sports.

A crazy night at Old Trafford

114th minute: Manchester United were down 4-2 (6-4 on aggregate) against Lyon.
121st minute: Manchester United led 5-4 (7-6 on aggregate) against Lyon.

Yes, it was an absolutely wild night at Old Trafford as the red giants secured a place in the Europa League semi-finals. The advancement was hanging by a thread, and it took as many as three goals in seven minutes in extra time to turn the game around in Thursday’s return match.

Amorim: “It’s never over here”

Coach Rúben Amorim to TNT Sports:
“We were exhausted. At 4-2 I thought it was over. But here (at Old Trafford) it’s never over. Anything is possible.

“We have a lot to improve, but the grade is there. Today was a good day. Such moments can change a lot. Sometimes we just focus on the tactical and physical, but moments like this can change a lot in the player’s mind.

He continues:
“The cheers in the stadium after Harry Maguire’s goal were the best I’ve ever heard. It’s the best sound in the world. It’s a special moment. We know we are underperforming and deserve all the criticism. But we have the chance to make something special out of this season for our supporters.

<h4 class="wp-block-heading">”We have to sacrifice the league”

The Portuguese admits that Manchester United will now prioritize the Europa League over the Premier League.
“We have to be very focused in the Europa League and take risks with young players in the league. The supporters have to understand that – we have to focus on the Europa League.

Manchester United are currently in 14th place in the Premier League.

If they manage to win the Europa League, it will give them a place in the Champions League next season. In the semi-finals, Athletic Bilbao awaits.

summary:

• A miracle clash against Lyon sent United through.
• Amorim confirms that league play is downgraded.
• Europa League triumph = Champions League place.