Lyon Expects Largest Ever Football Crowd for Manchester United Clash

Lyon’s Groupama Stadium is poised to set a new attendance record for a football match when they face Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday. The club’s CEO, Laurent Prud’homme, revealed that over 58,000 spectators are expected to fill the venue, eclipsing the previous record of 57,889 set during a Champions League match against Barcelona in February 2019.

This highly anticipated fixture marks a significant milestone for the stadium, which opened its doors in 2016. While a higher attendance of 72,561 was recorded for a music concert by Indochine in June 2022, Thursday’s match will establish a new benchmark for sporting events at the Groupama Stadium.

The record-breaking turnout underscores the immense excitement surrounding this Europa League encounter between Lyon and Manchester United. Football fans in Lyon are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness their team compete against one of England’s most renowned clubs in a crucial European tie.

As the teams prepare to battle it out on the pitch, the electric atmosphere generated by the capacity crowd is sure to add an extra dimension to this already thrilling matchup. The record attendance not only highlights the popularity of European football but also demonstrates Lyon’s growing stature as a club capable of attracting massive crowds for high-profile fixtures.