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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford

Party like it’s 1999: Amorim uses treble as ‘inspiration’ for crazy Lyon comeback

Ruben Amorim celebrates Harry Maguire’s late winner against Lyon.
Ruben Amorim celebrates Harry Maguire’s late winner against Lyon. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

After Manchester United scored three times in the last seven minutes of extra time to knock Lyon out and progress to a Europa League semi-final versus Athletic Bilbao, Ruben Amorim stated he had drawn on the 1999 Champions League final triumph over Bayern Munich.

Losing 1-0 going into added time goals from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær claimed European glory for United 26 years ago.

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