Lyon vs Manchester United – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Manchester United travel to France to face Olympique Lyonnais in the last eight of the Europa League tonight.

A hat-trick from United skipper Bruno Fernandes helped United knock Real Sociedad out in the previous round.

Luke Shaw was an unused substitute at the weekend and the full-back has made the trip. Kobbie Mainoo is also part of the 23-man squad after recently returning to training. The teenager has spent the last two months on the sidelines with an unspecified muscular issue.

Matthijs de Ligt remains unavailable alongside academy product Toby Collyer, who has picked up a knock.

Lyon emphatically progressed into this stage by thrashing FCSB 7-1 on aggregate last month.

Manager Paulo Fonseca is serving a nine-month touchline ban in Ligue 1, but it doesn’t apply to their European exploits. The Portuguese tactician will be without the services of Ernest Nuamah, who sustained a season-ending knee injury last Saturday.

On the opposite flank, the highly-rated Malick Fofana is also unavailable due to a sprained knee.

During the week, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been exchanging fighting talk with former Red Devils midfielder, and current Lyon player, Nemanja Matic. The heated conversation adds further fuel to the fire ahead of tonight’s first leg.

Lyon vs Manchester United – Match preview and team news

Form

Lyon: WWWLW

Lyon have won six of their last seven matches, including against Lille last weekend. After failing behind inside the first minute, Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki secured a 2-1 victory.

That result propelled Paulo Fonseca’s side above Saturday’s opponents and Nice into fifth place in Ligue 1.

The French outfit finished in sixth position in the league phase and have only been defeated on one occasion in the competition this season.

Manchester United: DWWLD

Sunday’s Manchester Derby failed to entertain the neutral as the game ended 0-0 at Old Trafford.

The game lacked intensity and despite having the better chances, Ruben Amorim’s team failed to find a winner.

The Red Devils are still unbeaten in the Europa League this term, which is surprising considering their domestic form.

An inspired display from Bruno Fernandes helped United eliminate Real Sociedad in the round of 16.

Last Meeting: Manchester United 1-0 Lyon, Champions League, 4th March 2008

A first-half winner from Cristiano Ronaldo sealed United’s place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2008.

The tie was finely poised heading into the second leg following a 1-1 stalemate in France.

Lyon were defensively resolute for the majority of the first period at Old Trafford until the inevitable Ronaldo broke the deadlock.

The Portuguese forward reacted first to a loose ball inside the area and diverted a shot past goalkeeper Gregory Coupet.

It was Ronaldo’s 30th goal of a campaign that would ultimately be recognised with the highest individual accolade. At the end of the calendar year, the iconic figure collected his first of his five Ballon d’Or awards.

Alain Perrin’s side searched for an equaliser after the break and came inches away from a leveller in Manchester. Kader Keita’s shot struck the upright and fortunately for the Red Devils bounced clear of danger.

The hosts used their nous and experience to fend off Lyon and progress into the final eight of Europe’s elite tournament.

Sir Alex Ferguson and his players would eventually win the Champions League that season by beating Chelsea on penalties in the final.

Predicted Lineups

Lyon: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Tolisso, Matic; Cherki, Mikautadze, Almada; Lacazette.

Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dorgu; Ugarte, Casemiro; Fernandes, Zirkzee, Garnacho.

Who is the referee?

Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg will be the match official. Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Soderkvist will assist him while Adam Ladeback will be the fourth official. The VAR will be Christian Dingert and he will be assisted by Alen Borosak.

What TV channel is Lyon vs Manchester United on?

TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+ UK is the place to watch Lyon vs Manchester United.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off at the Groupama Stadium will be at 20:00 BST on Thursday 10th April 2025.

Lyon vs Manchester United Match Odds

Lyon: 3/2

Draw: 23/10

Manchester United: 9/5

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