Tottenham breaks for 17 years long title flaut-Europa League victory!

Tottenham breaks for 17 years long title flaut-Europa League victory!

San Mames Stadium, Spanien - In a highly competitive final of the UEFA Europa League, Tottenham Hotspur won the first title after 17 years on May 22, 2025. The long dry spell of the club ended with a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United. The game took place in the San Mames Stadium and delighted the audience despite their manageable pace.

Manchester United initially started the game offensive and put Tottenham under pressure early. Amad Diallo already had the first good chance for the Red Devils in the 15th minute. But after about ten minutes, the momentum increased in favor of the Spurs, which developed more and more options. Shortly before half -time, more precisely in the 42nd minute, Tottenham then managed the surprising opening goal: Brennan Johnson benefited from a flank that was unhappily distracted by Luke Shaw into his own goal.

defensive fortress Tottenham

In the second half, Manchester United vehemently tried to achieve the equalization. From the 55th minute, the players of coach Erik ten HAG invested a lot of effort. But despite the efforts, they were unsuccessful. Guglielmo Vicario, the keeper from Tottenham, had to survive some dangerous situations, including a header from Rasmus Hojlund, which was clarified in the 69th minute on the line of Micky van de Ven. A Bruno Fernandes flying header landed next to the goal, and Alejandro Garnacho could not use a promising option in the 74th minute.

In the final phase of the game, Trace coach Poseteclou Kevin Danso, who became the first Austrian in a Europa League final. His substitution led Tottenham increasingly focusing on the defense. There were no significant chances to score until the end of the regular season. Manchester United had a last top chance in stoppage time (90+7), but Vicario parried the header of Shaw confidently. Casemiro, who then only hit the outside network after a corner, was visibly disappointed.

• gate: Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) in the 42nd minute
• season: 90 minutes + 8 minutes stoppage time
• Top chances: 90+7 ′ Luke Shaw (Man UTD), 90+8 ′ Casemiro (man utd)

With this victory, Tottenham Hotspur not only celebrates the first title in 17 years, but also the successful return to the top of European football. Kevin Danso won his first European title and is the second Europa League winner after Martin Hinteregger, which gives additional importance to the success of Tottenham.

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