Manchester United made European history with their late comeback win over Lyon in Europa League quarter-final.

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• Man Utd beat Lyon 5-4
• Created European history with comeback win
• Mainoo & Maguire with goals at end of extra-time

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  United went 2-0 up in the first half through Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot's strikes before conceding twice in a span of six minutes in the second half. They then fell 4-2 behind in extra-time before scoring three goals in the final six minutes of the match to seal a memorable 5-4 win over Lyon and book their berth in the Europa League last-four.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The historic comeback started in the 114th minute when captain Bruno Fernandes pulled one back from the penalty spot. Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then scored back-to-back goals in the final minutes of the game to secure the victory. For the first time in the history of a major European competition, a club scored two goals in the 120th minute.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  This was also the second time in the club's history that the Red Devils won a match 5-4. The only other time the club produced a similar scoreline was back in 1958 against Arsenal at Highbury.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

  A spirited United side will be back in action in the Premier League this Sunday as they host Wolves at Old Trafford.

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