The UEFA Europa League’s 2024/25 edition kicked off on 11 July 2024 and has now entered its quarterfinal stage. All eight teams that made it to the quarterfinals played the first leg on 10th April and will play the second leg on Thursday, 17th April.
The first leg between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United ended in a 2–2 draw in the Groupama Stadium in Lyon. Now, Lyon will travel to England for the second leg of the quarterfinal at the Old Trafford, scheduled at 08:00 PM UK time.
Will Lyon be able to blaze through the game? Or will United dominate Thursday’s match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Europa League – Manchester United vs Lyon match.
Where to Watch Europa League Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on TNT Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Thursday, 17th April 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM UK time
- Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
- Where to watch in the UK: TNT Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
The first leg of the quarterfinal between Manchester United and Lyon ended in a thrilling 2–2 draw at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon on April 10, 2025.
Lyon opened the score in the first half when midfielder Thiago Almada found the net in the 25th minute. Manchester United’s Leny Yoro hit the equalizer goal just before halftime. After that, Man Utd striker Joshua Zirkzee netted a header in the 88th minute. Finally, just a few minutes before the final whistle, Lyon’s Rayan Cherki leveled the match.
The draw sets up an interesting second leg at the Old Trafford Stadium, where both teams will meet on Thursday. While United has the home advantage, Lyon is in good form and has won four of its last five matches in the Ligue 1. Both teams have a fighting chance to progress to the semifinals, so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Head to Head Record
Both teams have faced each other twice in the last 10 years. Manchester United won one game, while another game ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Lyon 2–2 Man Utd (10 April 2025, Europa League)
- Man Utd 1–0 Lyon (19 July 2023)
- Man Utd 1–0 Lyon (5 Mar 2008, UEFA Champions League)
- Lyon 1–1 Man Utd (21 Feb 2008, UEFA Champions League)
- Man Utd 2–1 Lyon (24 Nov 2004, UEFA Champions League)
While historically, Manchester United has dominated this fixture, both teams are in excellent form currently and are evenly matched.
Manchester United’s Current Form (Across All Competitions)
- Lost to Newcastle 1–4 (13 April, Premier League)
- Draw with Lyon 2–2 (10 April, Europa League quarter final)
- Draw with Manchester City 0–0 (6 April, Premier League)
- Lost to Nottingham Forest 0–1 (2 April, Premier League)
- Won against Leicester City 3–0 (17 March, Premier League)
Olympique Lyonnais’ Form (Across All Competitions)
- Won against Auxerre 3–1 (13 April, Ligue 1)
- Draw with Man Utd 2–2 (10 April, Europa League quarter final)
- Lost to LOSC 1–2 (6 April, Ligue 1)
- Lost to Strasbourg 2–4 (29 March, Ligue 1)
- Won against Le Havre 4–2 (16 March, Ligue 1)
Manchester United: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Manchester United is placed 13th in the Premier League with 38 points. In the Europa League, Man Utd finished third in the league stage and advanced to the quarterfinals.
Captain Bruno Fernández has netted eight Premier League goals and four Europa League goals. He also leads the team in scoring the most assists. Striker Rasmus Højlund has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season. Another top performer is goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has kept seven clean sheets in the Premier League and two in the Europa League.
Aggregate Record
- Premier League: 6 titles
- FA Cup: 13 titles
- FA Community Shield: 21 titles
- UEFA Champions League: 3 titles
- UEFA Europa League: 1 title
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
- UEFA Super Cup: 1 title
- FIFA Club World Cup: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeeper: André Onana, A. Bayindir
- Defenders: Diogo Dalot (2 goals), Harry Maguire (1 goal), Lisandro Martínez (1 assist), Matthijs De Ligt, N. Mazraoui (1 assist), Victor Lindelöf, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro (1 goal), Jonny Evans, Harry Amass, Ayden Heaven, Tyler Fredricson, G. Kukonki
- Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (4 goals, 3 assists), Casemiro, M. Ugarte (2 assists), K. Mainoo (1 goal, 1 assist), C. Eriksen (2 goals, 2 assists), Mason Mount, Toby Collyer, Jack Fletcher, Jayce Fitzgerald, Jack Moorhouse, S. Koné
- Strikers: R. Højlund (5 goals, 2 goals), A. Garnacho (1 goal, 3 assists), Amad Diallo (2 goals), Joshua Zirkzee (2 goals, 1 assist), Chido Obi
2025 Transactions
Players In
- Defender D. León transferred from the Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño
- Left-back Patrick Dorgu transferred from the Italian club Lecce
- Defender Ayden Heaven transferred from Arsenal Sub 21
Players Out
- Defender Tyrell Malacia, on loan to the Dutch club, PSV
- Forward Marcus Rashford, on loan to Aston Villa
- Midfielder Daniel Gore, on loan to Rotherham United
- Forward Antony, on loan to the Spanish club, Real Betis
Injuries Update
- Toby Collyer: Knock injury; ruled out till late April 2025
- Matthijs De Ligt: Ankle injury; ruled out till late April 2025
- Ayden Heaven: Leg injury; ruled out till next week
- Amad Diallo: Ankle injury; out for the season
- Lisandro Martínez: Cruciate ligament injury; ruled out till January 2026
- Jonny Evans: Physical discomfort; doubtful for the next match.
Olympique Lyonnais: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Olympique Lyonnais is 4th in Ligue 1, France’s highest football league tournament. In the Europa League, Lyon is placed 6th in the standings.
Strikers Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette lead the team in total goals. Lacazette has netted 12 goals in Ligue 1 and three in the Europa League, while Cherki has scored eight and three goals in both leagues, respectively. Cherki also leads the team with the most assists.
Aggregate Record
- Ligue 1: 7 titles
- Coupe de France: 5 titles
- Coupe de la Ligue: 1 title
- Trophée des Champions: 8 titles
- Ligue 2: 3 titles
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Lucas Perri, R. Descamps
- Defenders: Nicolas Tagliafico (1 goal), Clinton Mata, M. Niakhaté, D. Ćaleta-Car, A. Maitland-Niles (2 assists), Abner Vinicius (1 goal), Saël Kumbedi, W. Omari, Téo Barisic
- Midfielders: Thiago Almada (1 goal), C. Tolisso (2 goals, 2 assists), N. Matić, J. Veretout (1 assist), T. Tessmann, Paul, M. Carvalho
- Strikers: Rayan Cherki (3 goals, 8 assists), A. Lacazette (3 goals), G. Mikautadze (4 goals, 3 assists), Malick Fofana (6 goals, 1 assist), E. Nuamah (3 goals, 1 assist), Enzo Molebe, A. Gomes
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Midfielder Thiago Almada; on loan from the Brazilian club, Botafogo
Players Out
- Forward Said Benrahma, on loan to the Saudi Arabian club, Neom SC
- Goalkeeper Justin Bengui, on loan to the Serbian club, Jedinstvo
- Midfielder Mahamadou Diawara, on loan to the French club, Le Havre
- Defender Adryelson, on loan to the Belgian club, Anderlecht
- Midfielder Maxence Caqueret, transferred to the Italian club, Como
- Forward Jeffinho, transferred to the Brazilian club, Botafogo
- Forward Gift Orban, transferred to the German club, Hoffenheim
- Goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, free transfer to the French club, Nantes
Injuries Update
- Ernest Nuamah: Cruciate ligament injury; ruled out for season
- Malick Fofana: Sprained knee injury; ruled out till late April 2025
Europa League Season Highlights: Key Stats and Insights
| Manchester United | Stats | Lyon |
| 3 | League position | 6 |
| 5 | League stage matches won | 4 |
| 3 | Drawn | 3 |
| 0 | Lost | 1 |
| 18 | Total points | 18 |
| 16 | Goals scored | 16 |
| 9 | Goals conceded | 8 |
| 7 | Goal difference | 8 |
| 56.82% | Ball possession% | 54.28% |
| 85.91% | Passing accuracy % | 85.82% |
| 34 (3.1 avg per match) | Saves | 40 (3.64 avg per match) |
| 2 | Clean sheets | 3 |
| 200 | Total goal attempts made | 187 |
Manchester United: Home and Away Form in the Europa League
Home Matches:
- Draw with Twente 1–1 (26 September 2024, Matchday 1 of 8)
- Won against PAOK 2–0 (8 November 2024, Matchday 4 of 8)
- Won against Bodø/Glimt 3–2 (29 November 2025, Matchday 5 of 8)
- Won against Rangers 2–1 (24 January 2025, Matchday 7 of 8)
- Won against Real Sociedad 4–1 (14 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 2 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Draw with 3–3 (4 October 2025, Matchday 2 of 8)
- Draw with Fenerbahçe 1–1 (25 October 2024, Matchday 3 of 8)
- Won against FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 (13 December 2024, Matchday 6 of 8)
- Won against FCSB 0–2 (31 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Draw with Real Sociedad 1–1 (7 March, Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2)
- Draw with Lyon 2–2 (11 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Lyon: Home and Away Record in the Europa League
Home Matches:
- Won against Olympiacos 2–0 (27 September 2024, Matchday 1 of 8)
- Lost to Beşiktaş 0–1 (25 October 2024, Matchday 3 of 8)
- Won against Eintracht Frankfurt 3–2 (13 December 2024, Matchday 6 of 8)
- Draw with Ludogorets 1–1 (31 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Won against FCSB 4–0 (14 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 2 of 2)
- Draw with Manchester United 2–2 (10 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Won against Rangers 1–4 (3 October 2024, Matchday 2 of 8)
- Draw with Hoffenheim 2–2 (8 November 2024, Matchday 4 of 8)
- Won against Qarabag FK 1–4 (29 November 2024, Matchday 5 of 8)
- Draw with Fenerbahçe 0–0 (24 January 2025, Matchday 7 of 8)
- Won against FCSB 1–3 (7 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2)
Manchester United vs Lyon: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Manchester United (1) | x | Lyon (2) |
| 9/13 | 3/1 | 7/2 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 4/6 | 23/20 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 11/17 | 6/5 |
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