They did it. Finally. Spurs have won a European Cup after 17 years without a trophy! The wait was long, but the relief is there. In this European final between the 16th and 17th-placed Premier League teams, no one will remember the quality of the match.
On May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao, we will only remember that the Tottenham team achieved a historic victory in the Europa League final, beating Manchester United 1-0.
A decisive goal before half-time
The hard-fought match was marked by a single goal scored in the 42nd minute. Brennan Johnson took advantage of a mix-up in the Manchester box to push the ball into the back of the net, giving Tottenham the lead just before halftime.
A solid defense against United's attacks
In the second half, Manchester United intensified their efforts to equalize. In vain. The Red Devils dominated, creating several dangerous chances, but failed to score. Micky van de Ven's miraculous save off the line clearly demonstrated the Red Devils' utter inefficiency.
Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario also stood out with some decisive saves, notably late in the match from Luke Shaw.
A triumph with a taste of revenge
Captain Son Heung-min is jubilant; they are European champions. This victory secures Spurs qualification for the next Champions League. A boon, as the club finishes its season 17th in the Premier League. Australian coach Ange Postecoglou can breathe (a little).
Celebrations and perspectives
At the final whistle, scenes of jubilation were also witnessed in London, where fans took to the streets to celebrate the long-awaited success.
Tottenham are positioning themselves to play the UEFA Super Cup against the Champions League winner , offering some great new visibility next season.
It's up to them to use this success to create a profitable transfer window and turn things around. However, for Manchester United, it's a disaster. Another catastrophic season in every way.
