When is the build-up to the big one versus Lyon?
Monday 14 April 2025 12:25
The build-up is starting to Manchester United’s crunch Europa League tie with Lyon on Thursday.
The quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford (20:00 BST) is all square at 2-2, following Rayan Cherki’s equaliser with virtually the last kick of the game in France, after goals by Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee had overturned Thiago Almada’s free-kick opener.
With the need for a raucous atmosphere at the Theatre of Dreams to back Ruben Amorim’s side, anticipation is already increasing for a competition that represents our last chance of winning a trophy despite the well-documented difficulties in the Premier League.
Not only would glory in Bilbao on 21 May mean silverware for the third successive season but also a coveted spot in next term’s Champions League.
Athletic Club and Rangers await the victors in the semi-finals before then.
Amorim’s squad will be preparing for the encounter after recovering from the defeat at Newcastle United, with the work on the grass and in the gym under way at Carrington.
However, our cameras will be in place to film the first part of Wednesday’s session live for MUTV subscribers (also available to view on the United App and ManUtd.com), allowing an inside view in advance of the game, as is customary for European fixtures.
Please check in from around 11:00 BST, on the day, to see training as it happens.
Keep an eye out for a photo gallery as well, as we focus on those participating in the group.
Amorim and a player, yet to be confirmed, will be speaking at a press conference, which is to be held at the Jimmy Murphy Centre.
This will start at 13:30 BST on Wednesday and, again, will be covered live and in full across our official club channels, as we get an update on the latest team news for the big game.
Of course, Lyon’s squad and plans for the encounter are also going to be important, as we supply the best build-up in advance of a match that means so much in the context of our season.
You can get involved with our polls in the United App and also enter our United Predictions game as we count down to what will hopefully be a special occasion in M16.
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Monday 14 April 2025 12:25
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