This game needed no spicing up, particularly for Manchester United given the Europa League represents their only remaining chance of playing in Europe next season.
But the pre-match war of words between Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic has added another layer of intrigue.
Lyon are in good form having won eight of their last 10 games in all competitions while United continue to struggle under Ruben Amorim.
They have not scored in their last two games – a defeat at Nottingham Forest and a dour goalless draw against Manchester City.
