Harry Maguire of 9: The incredible bet of Amorim that gave the classification to Manchester United

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Manchester United and Lyon They played The game of the year In Old Trafford: With a historic comeback, the Red Devils advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Leagueand if there is someone who had influence for that to happen, it was Harry Maguirewho as a centrodlantero He scored the victory goal.

After also the agonized 2-2 draw of the first leg, the English team was advanced by 2 to 0 at home, but the French matched him in a burst and, with one less player, they advanced in the lengthe.

Before that adverse panorama, Ruben Amorim He made an unexpected decision: He put Maguire, experienced defender, nine. In principle, the bet did not go well, because Lyon put the 4-2, but on the edge of the abyss, the Red Devils resurfaced.

Bruno Fernandes, a penalty, discounted at 114 minutes, and the 120 ‘Kobbie Mainoo matched the global. But the best was still missing: just a minute after 4-4, Casemiro sent a great center and Maguire, headed, unleashed madness in Mercuneter (121 ‘).

Previously, Harry had been searched in the area by his teammates, above and even below (claimed a penalty for grab that the referee and the VAR dismissed), and finally had the key to the classification, becoming the great hero of an unforgettable day at Old Trafford.

With 7-6 in the global, the one born in Sheffield 32 years ago He rearadding to his teammates to endure the result before the last attacks of Lyon, who could not go back and stayed at the gates of the semifinals.

Maguare’s agonizing goal against Lyon