The first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals in the 2024/25 season was staged. Manchester United, who played away, took the lead with goals from Yoro and Zirkzee, but conceded goals again in the final stages of the game and was eventually tied 2-2 by Lyon.

In the 7th minute of the game, Manchester United got a free kick opportunity. Bruno Fernandes kicked the ball into the penalty area, but the ball was cleared by Lyon midfielder Tolisso. In the 13th minute, Lyon striker Mikautadze dribbled into the penalty area and made a cross, but Manchester United goalkeeper Onana took the ball directly.

In the 18th minute, Manchester United attacked immediately after stealing the ball. Patrick Dogu passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Hoylund received it and shot low but missed. In the 25th minute, Patrick Dogu passed the ball to the penalty area again after crossing the defense. Hoylund headed the ball and Casemiro hooked the ball directly, but the ball was caught by the Lyon goalkeeper.

In the 23rd minute, Ganacho dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back to Bruno Fernandez, who shot the ball but it hit the post. In the 25th minute, Lyon got a free kick, Thiago Almada kicked the ball into the penalty area, and the ball bounced off the ground and flew directly into the net, helping Lyon take the lead 1-0.

In the 31st minute, Lyon defender Tagliafico was knocked down by Manchester United midfielder Dalot while passing the ball, and the referee on duty showed Dalot a yellow card warning. In the first half stoppage time, Bruno Fernandes took a free kick, and the Lyon goalkeeper immediately blocked the ball. Then Ugarte passed the ball to the penalty area, and Yoro headed the ball into the goal despite the defense, helping Manchester United to tie the score 1-1.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Lyon organized an attack from the left, Mikautadze broke through the defense and made a triangle pass, but Lacazette's volley shot went wide. In the 64th minute, Lyon made a pass, Tolisso got the ball and entered the penalty area and shot, but because the shooting angle was too straight, the ball was directly intercepted by Manchester United goalkeeper Onana.

In the 72nd minute, Manchester United replaced Ugarte with Mount. In the 80th minute, Patrick Dogu made a lob pass to the penalty area, and Ganacho shot from the penalty area. The Lyon goalkeeper immediately jumped up to block the ball. In the 86th minute, Lyon tried to counterattack. Rayan Cherki sent a cross from the right, and Lacazette shot after receiving it, but the ball went over the post.

In the 88th minute, Manchester United's attack was cleared. Bruno Fernandes received Patrick Dogu's header and passed it to the penalty area. Zirkzee rushed forward and headed the ball into the goal, helping Manchester United to overtake 2-1.

In the second half stoppage time, Lacazette got the ball in the penalty area and passed it back to the defense. Mikautadze made a volley but was blocked by Manchester United goalkeeper Onana. Then Rayan Cherki made a follow-up shot and scored, helping Lyon to equalize the score at 2-2.

In the end, Manchester United was tied 2-2 by Lyon away from home.