Bruno Fernandes shared the perfect message with Manuel Ugarte after Manchester United completed a sensational 5-4 comeback win over Lyon in the Europa League.
The Red Devils are through to the semi-finals of the Europa League after Manchester United’s hard-fought showdown with Lyon in the quarter-finals.
United hosted Lyon at Old Trafford for the return leg in the last eight and Manuel Ugarte broke the deadlock in the 10th minute for the Red Devils on Thursday.
Diogo Dalot put United 2-0 up in the first half of injury time, but Lyon rallied back in the second half and the French side scored twice to send the tie into extra time.
Corentin Tolisso netted for Lyon before Nicolas Tagliafico found the back of the net in regular playing time, with the former sent off in the 89th minute at Old Trafford.
Rayan Cherki then put Lyon into the lead in the first half of extra time before Alexandre Lacazette scored the Ligue 1 side’s fourth from the spot-kick.
United mounted a stunning comeback in the second half of extra time after Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty before Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo netted.
What Bruno Fernandes said in response to Manuel Ugarte after Man Utd’s win over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals
Manuel Ugarte impressed for Manchester United on the night and Ruben Amorim pulled off the midfielder in the 87th minute and replaced him with Mason Mount.
Bruno Fernandes, on the other hand, saw out the full 120 minutes and ensured that United knocked Lyon out of the Europa League after a thrilling 5-4 win on Thursday.
Ugarte took to Instagram after the second-leg Europa League quarter-final tie and the 24-year-old Uruguayan midfielder sent out a heartfelt message to United fans.
“In love with this club. Unbelievable night,” he wrote to his followers.
Fernandes was spotted in the comments of Ugarte’s post and the 30-year-old United skipper dropped praise on his teammate’s display against Lyon in the last eight.
“THAT’S my forwardeeeee [sic],” he wrote in response to Ugarte.
Ruben Amorim speaks out on Bruno Fernandes ahead of Man Utd’s Europa League semi-final encounter with Athletic Bilbao
Speaking after United and Lyon’s match, Ruben Amorim admitted that he needs to be “careful” with managing Bruno Fernandes ahead of the Athletic Bilbao clash.
“I played against them in pre-season with Sporting,” he said, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“I know a little bit. Of course, it is a different moment and we know they are really technical.
“They have two wingers who are really good. We will have time to assess all the characteristics of the opponent and we need to focus a lot on what we need to do until that game because we need to.
“Especially if you look at the team in the moments at the end of the second half, the team was really tired and you can feel it with some players.
“Bruno Fernandes today was a little bit tired, so I need to be careful, even with Bruno.
“In the game and also in-between the next two games in the Europa League, I will try to do that, but I will not promise.”
United will play Wolves and Bournemouth in the Premier League ahead of facing Athletic Bilbao on 1st May in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals.
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