Lyon winger Malick Fofana has admitted the French side made a critical mistake against Manchester United.
Even by Manchester United standards, the win over Lyon was a dramatic night of truly epic proportions.
United were 4-2 down in extra-time, and an absolutely miserable end to the season awaited.
But when something is worth fighting for, you don’t give up. Manchester United gave it everything, sparking a dramatic comeback, winning 5-4, and 7-6 on aggregate.
Adding to earlier goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot, United scored three in the second half of extra time through Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire.
Lyon’s Malick Fofana makes admission
Manchester United’s players deserved their comeback victory, and for most of the game United were the better team. It was incredible that Lyon managed to score four times.
Lyon winger Malick Fofana is proud of the team’s efforts, but he admitted they made a critical mistake by easing up, when they led the game.
He told French outlet Linternaute: “I think everyone is disappointed. I think we played a very good match. In the end, it wasn’t enough.
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