- Man United reached the Europa League semi-finals after a thrilling win over Lyon
- Hojlund toasted Man United’s progression to the last four on social media
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Rasmus Hojlund celebrated Manchester United’s stunning comeback win against Lyon with a crude joke on social media.
The Red Devils progressed to the semi-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night by winning 5-4 after extra time following a remarkable match at Old Trafford.
Goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot gave the hosts a 2-0 aggregate lead following a draw in the first leg.
Lyon then staged a superb fightback in the second half to force extra time, drawing level through goals from Corentin Tolisso and Nicolas Tagliafico.
The French side completed the turnaround despite being reduced to 10-men, with Rayan Cherki and an Alexander Lacazette penalty putting the visitors on course for the last four.
An astonishing climax to the tie saw Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire score as Man United roared back to win 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate.
Rasmus Hojlund celebrated Man United’s comeback win over Lyon with a crude caption
Hojlund wrote ‘When the road to a semi gives you a semi’ with a photo of him hugging Harry Maguire
Maguire scored the winner as Man United scored twice in the final minute to advance
Hojlund, who was replaced in the 87th minute at Old Trafford, joined Man United’s jubilant celebrations after the Red Devils scored twice in the final minute of stoppage time to reach the last four.
The Dane then shared a joke on Instagram to celebrate Man United’s progression, writing ‘When the road to a semi gives you a semi’.
Maguire, Joshua Zirkzee and Chido Obi were among those to react to the joke, replying with laughing emojis.
Hojlund was among the Man United stars to react on social media to the dramatic turnaround at Old Trafford.
Injured winger Amad baffled fans with a social media post from the Man United dressing room as he jokingly made a dig at team-mates Manuel Ugarte and Alejandro Garnacho.
Zirkzee, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury, posted a video on social media of the majority of Man United fans vocally supporting the team during the comeback.
The Dutchman accompanied the clip with the message: ‘To all the fans who left when we were down, have a listen to this.’
Joshua Zirkzee fired a dig at fans who had left the ground early when the side was trailing
Footage circulating on social media showed fans who had left celebrating Maguire’s winner outside of the ground
Ruben Amorim’s side will face Athletic Club in the semi-finals of the tournament next month
Footage circulating on social media showed a group of supporters that had left the ground straining to see the action on a TV screen outside the ground before wild celebrations ensued after Maguire’s winner.
Man United will now face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-finals, with the two legged tie taking place on May 1 and 8.
The second semi-final will see Tottenham face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.
Europa League success would rescue Man United’s season, with Ruben Amorim’s side currently 14th in the Premier League.
Lifting the trophy would prove transformative, with Champions League qualification assured for the winners in Bilbao.
