Harry Maguire has had his Steve Bruce moment.
An epic late goal like the former Manchester United captain’s title-winning goals against Sheffield Wednesday in 1993, Harry Maguire’s goal against Lyon sent Old Trafford wild.
Harry Maguire scored a header in extra-time stoppage time, clinching a 5-4 win, 7-6 on aggregate.
How did Manchester United do it? Sheer will. Desire to keep going, aided by a vocal crowd, Ruben Amorim’s side somehow kept the season alive.
And Harry Maguire, playing as a temporary striker, was at the heart of it all.
Harry Maguire sends message
Harry Maguire’s enjoyed his moment celebrating with his teammates and the crowd, enjoying an unbelievable moment.
He sent a message out on Instagram following Manchester United’s win, trying to put his winning goal and connection with the crowd into words.
“Wow. What a feeling. YOU REDS!!”, he wrote.
Maguire saw teammate Joshua Zirkzee post a series of fire emojis, showing his admiration for the centre-back.
Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay responded, leaving an applause emoji, and a face expressing his shock.
Manchester United’s memorable Old Trafford night
Manchester United’s win at Old Trafford was an unforgettable moment in a drab, unhappy season. And the goal booked a place in the Europa League semi-finals, keeping the season alive.
Ruben Amorim said he was inspired by great European nights of the past, when preparing for the quarter-final second leg.
He told club media: “I was watching again the ’99, the documentary [ so to have some inspiration for this moment. But, was a great night.
“I think the team were tired and you feel it during the game, and then 4-2 with one more player and, in the end, you think it’s over.
“But here, it’s never over.”