Bruno Fernandes entered the Manchester United history books on a night to remember for the club as they secured their place in the Europa League semi-finals.
It was a night to remember as Manchester United beat Lyon 5-4 to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
A tifo was unveiled prior to kick-off and everyone at Old Trafford knew it was a big occasion.
For United fans, the season hung by a thread, grasping for a European journey that will take them to Bilbao at the end of May.
The Red Devils led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot, before throwing away that lead in the second half. Lyon kicked on in extra time and took a two-goal lead before late goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire ensured that United were going into the next round.
After beating Lyon, United will travel to Bilbao for the semi-finals, in what promises to be a mouth-watering contest.
Bruno Fernandes scores 5,000th goal at Old Trafford
The nine-goal thriller saw a 5,000th goal scored at the iconic Old Trafford stadium.
The scorer, Bruno Fernandes, was on target from the penalty spot after Casemiro was fouled inside the box.
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