Man Utd reach Europa League last four with Maguire’s 121st minute winner

With a sensational 7-6 aggregate victory over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarterfinal, Harry Maguire scored in the final seconds of extra time to earn Manchester United a spot in the Europa League semifinals.

After United threw away a two-goal lead on the night, the match was rearranged in extra time with goals from Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette, who put Lyon on the verge of the semifinals at a stunned Old Trafford on Thursday.

United, however, made their numerical advantage counted after Corentin Tolisso’s late red card in normal time. With his 121st-minute header that earned Old Trafford a 5-4 victory in the second leg, Maguire sent Old Trafford into delirium.

The hosts took a 10 minute lead into the game with Manuel Ugarte scoring the winning goal after a successful teamwork, before Diogo Dalot added two more minutes just before the break to double the hosts’ lead.

However, as the minutes progressed, the nerves started to wane, and Tolisso and Tagliafico both scored twice in six second-half goals to tie the game up in a sensational way.

United’s momentum was turned back to them after Tolisso’s late sending off, but the coolly-taken penalty and Cherki’s excellent strike seemed to have settled the thrilling game.

The home supporters were hoping for a dramatic finale with Fernandes’ spot kick straight down the other end, with Maguire having the final say when United advanced to face Athletic Bilbao in the final four.

Frankfurt wins at Tottenham.

Tottenham also put its domestic issues behind them by placing them in the top four.

With a first-half penalty, Dominic Solanke’s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt earned a 1-0 victory on aggregate.

Spurs’ hopes of salvaging a desperate campaign that have left them languishing in 15th place in the Premier League are kept alive by the victory. A triumph would not only guarantee a first trophy since 2008, but also ensure qualification for the Champions League next year. The long run in the second-tier competition has provided rare moments of optimism.

Athletic Bilbao also advanced to the semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Rangers following a goalless draw in the first leg.

Bodo and Glimt also had extra time on the game. Lazio leveled the tie at 2-2 on aggregate after winning with a 2-0 on the night.

When James Maddison was given a penalty by Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos, Spurs erred, and they needed VAR’s assistance.

In the 43rd minute, Solanke scored the winning goal down the middle.