Lyon vs Man Utd LIVE: Ruben Amorim’s males head to France for Europa League quarter-final
Manchester United travel to France for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Lyon this evening.
Ruben Amorim’s men are undefeated in European competition this season which is a stark contrast to their domestiv form which has seen them eliminated from both cups and sitting 13th in the Premier League. The Red Devils defeated Real Sociedad 5-2 in the previous round and impressed with a fine performance at Old Trafford which saw them net four goals after they drew away from home.
Lyon, meanwhile, smoked FCSB 7-1 on aggregate and come into the match in strong form despite only being fifth in Ligue 1. They have won six of their last seven matches across all competitions and will be confident of beating a vulnerable United side.
Tonight’s match also has an added bit on tension after a war of words in the build up between United goalkeeper Andre Onana and former United midfidler Nemanja Matic who now features for Lyon.
Follow all the Europa League action with our live blog below:
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
21 mins: Man Utd haven’t been able to get Bruno Fernandes on the ball yet.
He’ll be key to their chances on winning tonight if they can build some momentum.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
19 mins: Chance! Dorgu is fed the ball as he comes down the left wing.
He takes the ball to the edge of the box and pulls it back to Rasmus Hojlund who scuffs his left-footed shot and knocks it wide of the back post.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
18 mins: It’s been a slow and steady start from both teams with United probably the slightly happier as they’re playing away from home.
Lyon are seeing more possession however which Ruben Amorim will want to change as this game goes on.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
15 mins: A nice pass from Fernandes on the turn tries to get Patrick Dorgu in behind the lines.
The ball bobbles too close to the nearest centre-back from Lyon and the host intercept the ball first.
‘A great atmosphere’
“A great atmosphere inside the Groupama Stadium (Parc Olympique Lyonnais), even if the failures of the Lyon metro system may explain a few empty seats, with some of the United fans affected.
“A couple of early injury stoppages may have cost Lyon a little momentum but there are signs they could be regaining it.
“Andre Onana, meanwhile, is not very popular with their supporters.”
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
12 mins: Oh!
Rayan Cherki lofts a fine cross over to the left side of the box and finds Nicolas Tagliafico.
He tries to nod the ball back across goal but Diogo Dalot gets back to turn it behind for a corner.
That might have been a chance if he turned the header towards goal.
The corner comes to nothing for the hosts.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
9 mins: Alejandro Garnacho is pushed over on the right side of the pitch for United.
The resultant free kick is whipped into the six-yard box by Bruno Fernandes.
Casemiro throws himself at the ball but it hits Corentin Tolisso who nudges it behind for a corner.
Fernandes is on set piece duties again and floats this one into the box but it is cleared at the near post.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
6 mins: This Man Utd team drew 0-0 with Man City on Sunday and Amorim has stuck with them.
It’s the first time this season he has made no changes between games.
Clinton Mata lands awkwardly after beating Rasmus Hojlund to an aerial ball and needs some treatment.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
3 mins: Alejandro Garnacho is taken out from behind by Paul Akouokou and the Man Utd man is slightly hurt but that.
He’s up on his feet and ready to play on though.
United win another free kick as Patrick Dorgu is bundled over the ball.
Ruben Amorim is already squatting down and rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
Kick off! Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
Lyon get the ball rolling for the first leg. They have never beaten Man Utd in competition fixtures.
The hosts work the ball back to the goalkeeper who punts it long.
The ball bounces through to Andre Onana who gets met with a chorus of boos from the home fans.
