MANCHESTER, England — Ruben Amorim mentioned he watched Manchester United‘s 1999 documentary for “inspiration” earlier than his group fought again from the brink of Europa League elimination to file a surprising victory over Lyon.
United booked their place within the semifinals after scoring 3 times in seven minutes on the finish of additional time on a chaotic evening at Outdated Trafford.
Amorim’s group led 2-0, the place pegged again at 2-2, went 4-2 down regardless of taking part in in opposition to 10 males following Corentin Tolisso‘s dismissal after which by some means clawed their means again to win 5-4 on the evening and 7-6 on combination.
It was drama to match United’s victory within the 1999 Champions League last when Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored twice in stoppage time in opposition to Bayern Munich to seal the treble.
“I used to be watching the 1999 documentary to have some inspiration for these moments,” Amorim instructed TNT Sports activities.
“It was an incredible evening. The group have been drained, 4-2 down with yet one more participant, we predict it is over, however right here it is by no means over.
“Right here the whole lot is feasible, you are feeling the atmosphere.”
United’s battle again in additional time began with a Bruno Fernandes penalty. Kobbie Mainoo got here off the bench to make it 4-4 on the evening earlier than Harry Maguire‘s header in stoppage time in additional time sealed a memorable European evening at Outdated Trafford.
“The sounds of the stadium was the perfect ever,” mentioned Amorim.
“Some folks gather shirts, scarves, however I need to preserve that sound, it is the perfect sound on the planet.
“I really feel for the individuals who needed to depart at 4-2 due to the site visitors, they are going to be gutted.
“We all know we’re underperforming and deserve all of the critics, however we have now time to make one thing particular of this season.”
