Harry Maguire produced one of the most astonishing European triumphs in Old Trafford's long history as Manchester United secured an unlikely 5-4 extra-time victory against ten-man Lyon to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
There was no room for error as the Red Devils' 14th place in the Premier League meant a first European defeat of the season would end their hopes of salvaging a disappointing season by lifting a trophy and gaining access to continental competition.
Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico cancelled out goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot to send the match into extra time on Thursday night with United on the brink of an embarrassing quarter-final exit.
Lyon dealt with Tolisso's sending off successfully as Ryan Cherki scored, followed by a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette, and the home side faced the prospect of a first season without European football since 2014-15.
Despite their shortcomings in recent years, United have often shown they are capable of fighting to the end.
Bruno Fernandes' 114th-minute penalty gave hope, substitute Kobby Main's 120th-minute goal caused chaos and moments later Maguire's header sent the diehards into a dreamland of dreams as they secured a 7-6 aggregate victory and a place in the semi-finals against Athletic Bilbao.
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