Tottenham secured a historic victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final, ending a 17-year wait for silverware. Brennan Johnson’s first-half goal proved decisive in a tightly contested match at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. The Welsh forward capitalized on a deflected cross to bundle the ball past Andre Onana, giving Spurs the lead just before halftime.
Manchester United dominated possession throughout the match but struggled to break down Tottenham’s disciplined defense. Rasmus Højlund came close to equalizing in the second half, only for Micky van de Ven to produce a crucial goal-line clearance. Despite late pressure from United, including a last-minute header from Luke Shaw that was saved by Guglielmo Vicario, Tottenham held firm to claim the victory.
Ange Postecoglou’s side displayed resilience and tactical discipline, securing their first European trophy since 1984. The win also guarantees Tottenham a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, marking a significant achievement for the club. Manchester United, meanwhile, faces a difficult offseason after failing to qualify for European competition.
This is an interesting analysis on how Tottenham won the final.
Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats
Tottenham Hotspur is currently 4th in the Europa League with 17 points.
In the last 15 games, it has won 10 times, drew 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur won 1-0 against Manchester United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 9.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 3rd in the Europa League with 18 points.
In the last 14 games, it has won 8 times, drew 5 times, and lost once. In its last match, Manchester United lost 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 9.
