Ferdinand: 'MU is extraordinary'

Maguire's 121st-minute header set Old Trafford ablaze, creating a memorable moment.

Early morning on April 18, at Old Trafford, Manchester United scored 3 goals in the last 7 minutes of the second extra time to beat Lyon 5-4, thereby winning with a total score of 7-6 after two matches. Commenting for TNT Sports , Ferdinand expressed his surprise at what had just happened.

“I have never seen anything like this as a spectator,” said the former United midfielder. “Many fans left the stadium when the score was 4-2. I thought United needed more than a miracle to come back, but now I believe because it was extraordinary.”

United led 2-0 at half-time against Lyon, but were held to a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Lyon led 4-2 in the first half of extra time. As the game entered the final minutes of the second half of extra time, United's chances dwindled, but goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire secured United's place in the semi-finals.

Paul Scholes also couldn't hide his admiration when looking back at United's famous comebacks in the past: "You've seen special things happen at this club. I remember Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's goal against Liverpool. That performance brought back a little bit of nostalgia, even though it was only 2-1, this was 5-4. I always felt if you score a goal at Old Trafford, you've got a chance."

The comeback victory Scholes is referring to took place in the fourth round of the 1998/99 FA Cup, when Man United won the treble. At that time, Sir Alex Ferguson's side were 1-0 down to Liverpool until the 89th minute. But a goal from Dwight Yorke and a 90+2 minute strike from Solskjaer completed the incredible comeback, paving the way for Man United to win the FA Cup that season.

However, this season's victory over Lyon will be remembered as one of the Old Trafford club's greatest European nights. Amorim was delighted at the end of the game, revealing that he had been watching footage of the 1999 Champions League final to inspire his team for moments like this.

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