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How social media is reacting to United 5 Lyon 4

Manchester United's 5-4 win over Lyon has been talk of the timeline across social media platforms since Thursday's final whistle, as players, reporters, staff and supporters attempt to put into words what was a quite unbelievable night at Old Trafford.

United entered the final 20 minutes with a two-goal lead on the night and on aggregate, and looked to be on the way to securing a comfortable passage to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, before a spirited Lyon comeback sparked an ending of epic proportions in M16.

Our French visitors scored twice to level the quarter-final tie and, with a man less following Corentin Tolisso's 89th-minute red card, netted two more in extra-time to leave Ruben Amorim's Reds staring down the barrel of a sudden exit.

An unimaginable turnaround was needed to swing things back in our favour but three goals in seven glorious minutes followed, first Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot, then a cool curling finish from Kobbie Mainoo before an added-time winner off the forehead of Harry Maguire that sparked utter euphoria.

In fitting with a 'tifo' banner that carried the message 'never gonna stop', United never stopped believing... and the result? A magical Theatre of Dreams conclusion that everybody is talking about.

Scroll down for some of our favourite comments and trending posts...

WHAT FANS ARE SAYING

@JamesLeonard85: We witnessed something special tonight. Being 2-4 down in extra time was one of my lowest points ever as a United fan, five minutes later 5-4 and to one of the highest points. Unbelievable. #mufc #EuropaLeague

@dipsMUFC: Incredible. These are the nights we live for as supporters. One of the most unforgettable games I've witnessed following United - especially in recent times. Bring on Bilbao. Goodnight! 😎 #MUFC

@marcobon13: Six and a half hour drive…. Home at 330am… worth every minute #MUFC

@KrishnaAnand_: What a game, what a night. This is what makes United. The players fight to the end for the badge, and the fans never give up on the players. This is what makes us United. #MUFC

@louis_utd: Still can‘t believe what happened yesterday night. 🔥 Crazy night at Old Trafford !!! Semi-final, here we come 🔴!!! #MUFC #UEL

@AaronWhite1878: Man what did we witness last night.. Still can't believe it #MUFC

@nfullers98: I was inside Old Trafford last night for remarkable @ManUtd victory with my three children. Two of them experiencing a match for the first time. Safe to say they will never forget it. Electric!!! #MUFC #EuropaLeague

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