The UEFA Europa League quarter-final second legs on Thursday, April 17, 2025, delivered high drama and historic moments, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final lineup.
Manchester United 5-4 Lyon (Aggregate: 7-6)
At Old Trafford, Manchester United edged Lyon in a nine-goal thriller. United led 2-0 at halftime through goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot. Lyon responded with goals from Corentin Tolisso and Nicolás Tagliafico to level the match. Despite Tolisso's late red card, Lyon took the lead in extra time with goals from Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette. However, United staged a remarkable comeback with a Bruno Fernandes penalty, a Kobbie Mainoo equalizer, and a last-gasp header from Harry Maguire to seal a 5-4 victory on the night and 7-6 on aggregate.
Athletic Club 2-0 Rangers (Aggregate: 2-0)
In Bilbao, Athletic Club secured a 2-0 win over Rangers to advance to the semi-finals. Oihan Sancet opened the scoring with a penalty in first-half stoppage time, and Nico Williams added a second with a header in the 80th minute. Athletic's dominant performance over both legs have earned them a semi-final clash with Manchester United.
Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur (Aggregate: 1-2)
Tottenham Hotspur progressed to the semi-finals with a 1-0 victory in Frankfurt, courtesy of a first-half penalty by Dominic Solanke after James Maddison was fouled. Spurs' solid defensive display ensured their advancement, marking their first European semi-final appearance since 2019.
Lazio 3-1 Bodø/Glimt (Aggregate: 3-3; Bodø/Glimt win 3-2 on penalties)
In Rome, Lazio overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit, leading 3-0 in extra time with goals from Valentín Castellanos, Tijjani Noslin, and Boulaye Dia. However, Bodø/Glimt's Andreas Helmersen scored to level the aggregate score at 3-3. In the ensuing penalty shootout, Bodø/Glimt triumphed 3-2, becoming the first Norwegian team to reach the semi-finals of a major UEFA men's competition.
Semi-Final Fixtures:
Athletic Club vs. Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bodø/Glimt
The first legs are scheduled for May 1, with the return legs on May 8. The final will be held on May 21 at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, potentially giving Athletic Club a home advantage if they progress.
