Retired Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais Fullback Rafael tells L'équipe that he thinks that the Premier League side will be 'favorites' when his two former teams collide on Thursday in Old Trafford for the second stage of their Europa League Quart final.
Nevertheless, Rafael expects it to be an exciting game and points to the strengths of the Ligue 1 team. “With the ball I think Lyon has a better team than United. They are more technical, more intelligent. But the competition takes place in Old Trafford and United are the favorites.”
The match is good for tomorrow night's decision maker after the two teams fought to a 2-2 draw in Lyon. A goal from Thiago Almada opened the score for the Ligue 1 side before United took the lead with goals from Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee. It took a 95th minute equalizer of Rayan Cherki to level the draw.
The person winning this competition is confronted with one of Athletic Club of Rangers in the semi -final. On the other side of the bracket, Lazio will compete against Bødo/Glimt, while Tottenham Hotspur Face Eintracht Frankfurt.
GFFN | Nick Hartland
Comments