Ruben Amorim has displayed self-awareness with his honest admission about Manchester United’s season after their dramatic UEFA Europa League match against Olympique Lyon.

United progressed to the semi-final of the Europa League after defeating Lyon 7-6 on aggregate, including a dramatic 5-4 at Old Trafford in the second leg.

The Red Devils surrendered a two-goal lead and conceded two goals in the final minutes of 90 minutes, before going behind 4-2 in the extra time and looked to be on the brink of elimination.

Captain Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo drew United level before Harry Maguire scored a brilliant header in the additional minute of the second half of extra time, and Old Trafford went rapturous.

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Amorim was visibly elated on the touchline after Maguire's goal, but during his post-match conference, he admitted that his team have been underperforming and deserved criticism.

“I feel for the people who had to leave at 4-2… they will be gutted. We know we are underperforming and deserve all the criticism, but we have time to make something special of this season,” he told TNT Sports.

Goalscorer Harry Maguire also spoke about the team's comeback, claiming it is what happens at Old Trafford.

“To go down 4-2 in extra time to 10 men is not good enough, we opened ourselves too much. But we dug in and showed great spirit, that's what this stadium does,” he said as quoted by BBC.

It was a record-breaking night for the Red Devils after the win, with Maguire, Fernandes and the club picking up milestones.

Legit.ng reported on fans’ reaction to Maguire's goal after the world's most expensive defender scored the winner for the Red Devils in a thrilling night at Old Trafford.

The England international defender has been one of the most criticised defenders in football, but fans hailed him after he stepped up on a big night for the club.

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Source: Legit.ng