Man Utd career summed up by ‘Maddest game’ – Maguire

After winning 5-4 over Lyon to send his team to the Europa League semifinals, Harry Maguire said the “maddest game” of his life was the epitome of a topsy-turvy Manchester United career.

United appeared to be cruising into the last four after drawing 2-2 in the first leg on Thursday, when they led 2-0 at half-time.

Corentin Tolisso was sent off just before the break when Lyon came back to level at 2-2.

With only six minutes left, the 10 men were up by 4-2.

Before Maguire headed in after being substituted as a makeshift striker, Bruno Fernandes’ penalty and Kobbie Mainoo’s cool finish levelled at a raucous Old Trafford.

In his time with the Red Devils, Maguire has frequently been a hot rod for criticism. He recently signed for United for a record-breaking fee for a defender in 2019.

Under Erik ten Hag, he went from being the club captain to leaving the team, and despite being reintegrated since Ruben Amorim took over, he has struggled to stay in top form.

I’ve been here for six years, and I’ve had a lot of fun. There have also been some bad times, Maguire said.

To be honest, I think that game pretty much sums up my time at this club.

The winner of such a significant game, in a one that was full of emotion and the strangest, madest game I’ve ever played in or witnessed, was an incredible feeling. ”

In the semifinals, United have a chance to save their season against Athletic Bilbao.

If they don’t win the Europa League, Amorim’s men, who are 14th in the Premier League, will almost certainly miss out on European football altogether.

We are only in the semifinal, so we don’t want to lose hope in the end result, Maguire said.

Everyone involved, all the fans, all the players, and the staff have had a difficult time this season.

It hasn’t been anywhere near good enough, and I believe it’s crucial for fans to leave with smiles on their faces when they experience those kinds of memories. ”

This season, athletes have lost fewer LaLiga games than Real Madrid or Barcelona.

The Basques will also benefit from hosting the May 21 final at their own San Mames stadium.

And Maguire is aware that if United are to reach the final, they must significantly improve their displays against Lyon.

The England international argued that if we want to win this competition, we must do much better than that.

In that circumstance, “we can’t be doing that and leaving it to turn things around.”