When temporary agricultural striker Harry Maguire completed the biggest comeback of this European Cup season, the Old Trafford turned through completely. It is one of the “craziest games that has ever experienced,” said Maguire stamped so often in recent years: “To come back like this, yes, that is an incredible performance of everyone in the last few minutes.” One who aroused memories of the Champions League final in 1999 against Bayern Munich.2: 4 was Manchester United in the extension of the second leg in the quarter-finals of the Europa League against Olympique Lyon, the low point of an already miserable season, but it turned out very differently. After one of the biggest catch -up hunts in club history with three goals from the 114th minute, the English record champion continues to dream of the title. Despite all the legitimate criticism, they still had the opportunity to “do something special from this season”, Ruben emphasized Amorim, the coach had looked at a documentary about the dramatic 2-1 in the final class in 1999 before the game. “To be inspired for this moment,” said the Portuguese. At that time, Teddy Sheringham (90.+1) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (90.+3) were shooting the game against the Munich team with two goals in injury time. This showed him that it was “never over” for an association like Manchester United, says Amorim. Activate external content “MAG-NIFICENT-Harry Maguire saves the Red Devils season,” headlined the Sun. The Daily Mail wrote about a “miraculous comeback” and a “the craziest nights in the history of United – and there were some of them”. Bruno Fernandes (114th, penalty), Kobbie Mainoo (120th) and Maguire (120.+1) turned the almost hopeless deficiency after Lyon had saved himself after a 0: 2 and even took the lead 4: 2. Halftime of the extension due to a lack of alternatives as center forward. “He knows how to behave in this room,” Amorim explained his measure: “He was the only one who could score a goal with his head.” And so United saved himself in a semi-final duel with Athletic Bilbao thanks to the defensive chief, possible opponents of the final FK Bodö/Glimt or league competitor Tottenham Hotspur. Since the international business is already out of reach in the league, his team will now “fully focus on the Europa League”, Amorim announced. In the Premier League, he would largely protect his regulars and use young players: “The fans have to understand that.” If you can cheer on a title on May 21 after the final in Bilbao, it will be easier.
