Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United on Wednesday, 1-0, thanks to the goal scored by Brennan Johnson at the end of the first half, as the side coached by Ange Postecoglou managed to win their first trophy since 2008 when they won the League Cup.
This is the third time Spurs have won the Europa League, also doing so in the 1972 and 1984 editions when the tournament was known as the UEFA Cup. Tottenham, after lifting the trophy, will be playing Champions League soccer next season despite the disappointing Premier League campaign.
It’s a massive achievement for Postecoglou, who will now discuss his future with the club, lifting them to glory after so many years of shortcomings for the London-based squad. On the other hand, it’s a huge setback for Manchester United and manager Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November 2024 and will have to face a season without playing European soccer next campaign.
The final was intense but also showed the flaws of both teams, as has happened during the whole Premier League season, as Tottenham and Manchester United are in 16th and 17th place in the standings, respectively. The match, played at the San Mames in Bilbao, was decided by Johnson’s goal, which was aided by an unfortunate deflection off Manchester United’s left back Luke Shaw. This unforgettable night marks a triumphant return for Spurs, who lift a European trophy, while the Red Devils face a critical offseason of reflection and potential new structural changes.
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