Manchester United vs Lyon Europa League preview: where to watch, predicted line-ups, team news

Manchester United host Lyon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.

Where to watch the game on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA Europa League broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

The scores are level as this tie heads for Old Trafford after Rayan Cherki’s added-time equaliser in the first leg. Lyon had led through Thiago Almada before Leny Yoro headed in on his return to France and Joshua Zirkzee converted Bruno Fernandes’ 88th-minute cross to seemingly seal the win – only for Cherki to poke in and leave the second leg finely poised.

Playing their 28th UEFA competition quarter-final, more than any other English team have managed, Man Utd will hope their European know-how can propel them through to the semis. Lyon, meanwhile, are aiming to end a losing streak of three against English clubs in two-legged UEFA competition ties.

Possible line-ups

Man United: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu; Fernandes, Højlund, Garnacho
Out: Amad (ankle), Collyer (leg), De Ligt (foot), Evans (muscular), Heaven (unspecified), Martínez (knee), Zirkzee (hamstring)
Misses next match if booked: Casemiro, De Ligt, Ugarte

Lyon: Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico; Tolisso, Akouokou, Veretout; Cherki, Mikautadze, Almada
Out: Fofana (knee), Nuamah (knee)
Misses next match if booked: Lacazette, Maitland-Niles, Niakhaté, Tagliafico, Tolisso

Form guide

Man United

Form: LDDLWW
Latest: Newcastle 4-1 Man United, Premier League, 13/04

Lyon

Form: WDWLWW
Latest: Auxerre 1-3 Lyon, Ligue 1, 13/04

Expert prediction

Steve Bates, match reporter: This is Ruben Amorim's most important night of football since the Portuguese manager came to Old Trafford. United have thrived in this competition, remaining unbeaten so far, but with the Europa League offering hope of a Champions League place for next season, defeat here would be a huge blow. A thrilling night of balancing risk and reward is in prospect.

What the coaches and players say

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United coach: "If our team scores more goals and is more dangerous in forward [positions] we will defend better. André Onana has already proved he is a top player in Inter. So he has a pass. I think I am the right guy to coach the team and I think the same for André."

Paulo Fonseca, Lyon coach: "We're playing here at Old Trafford against a great team that has the same ambitions as us. That's why I'm only focused on the next game. It will be a decisive match for United's season. We want to play well in this game and have the chance to win, but we know it will be difficult. Then we'll see. We have several possibilities in the league, but today it's important to focus on our ambition. Our ambition is to play a great game and have the chance to qualify."

Harry Maguire, Manchester United defender: "I think the performances have picked up of late. However, I still think there are key aspects in the game where us players have got to take more responsibility and have to change them in our favour. [Thursday] is an important night for us in the competition: A big game at Old Trafford, European night and one we are looking forward to."

Corentin Tolisso, Lyon midfielder: "We'll put in as much intensity as in the first leg, if not more. The key to the match will be to win the duels in my opinion. Old Trafford is the most legendary stadium in Britain, if not the most legendary in Europe. My dad was thrilled I was going to play here."