Scott McTominay make his feelings clear after Harry Maguire’s winning goal again Lyon
Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has publicly shown his admiration for Harry Maguire’s last-gasp heroics after the defender scored a dramatic winner in Manchester United’s unforgettable 5-4 victory over Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg at Old Trafford, according to Sportskeeda.
The Red Devils played out one of the most thrilling games in recent club history, overturning a two-goal deficit in extra time to seal a stunning 7-6 aggregate victory and book their place in the semi-finals.
After a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Lyon, United seemed to be in control early in the return fixture, going 2-0 up through goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot. However, Lyon roared back with goals from Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico to take the game to extra time. Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette then put Lyon 4-2 up on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.
What followed was a remarkable late surge from the Red Devils. Bruno Fernandes gave United hope with a goal in the 114th minute before youngster Kobbie Mainoo equalized in the final minute of extra time. Then, in the first minute of stoppage time in extra time (120+1′), Harry Maguire rose highest to head home the winner — completing an astonishing comeback.
Following the match, Maguire took to Instagram to share his joy, writing:
“Wow. What a feeling. YOU REDS!!”
Scott McTominay, now at Napoli after leaving United last summer, was one of the first to react. The Scottish midfielder commented with two telling emojis — a clapping hands emoji and a shocked face — making it clear he was impressed and proud of his former teammate’s performance.
Maguire, typically a centre-back, was deployed as a makeshift striker in the final moments of extra time by United manager Ruben Amorim — a gamble that ultimately paid off. Amorim explained the decision post-match: “In the opposite box, he is a striker. He knows how to behave in that space.”
Maguire’s aerial presence and composure under pressure proved decisive in a match where United were missing several key forwards due to injury, forcing tactical improvisation from the bench.
The result not only pushes Manchester United into the last four of the Europa League but also gives a massive confidence boost to a squad that has endured its fair share of criticism this season. For Maguire, the goal may serve as a turning point in a turbulent spell at the club, while for McTominay, it was a moment worth celebrating — even from afar.
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