Tottenham breaks the title flow and wins the Europa League!

Tottenham breaks the title flow and wins the Europa League!

Bilbao, Spanien - On May 21, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League final against Manchester United 1-0 and ended a 17-year loss of title. The decisive goal fell in the 42nd minute by an own goal by Luke Shaw, but is credited by Brennan Johnson, who completed the tournament with a total of five goals. This victory not only helped Tottenham to a significant triumph, but also secured the club to participate in the Champions League next season, despite a disappointing Premier League campaign in which they landed in 17th place. Kleine Zeitung reports this since winning the UEFA-Cup 1984.

The final took place in the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao and was led by referee Felix Zwayer. Tottenham relied on a defensive tactic and tried to achieve success through counterattacks. Despite a dominant initial phase of Manchester United, in which Amad Diallo played out two good chances, the club could not compensate for. After half -time Tottenham managed the narrow lead, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario showing some uncertainties, but also crucial parades. n-tv emphasizes that Manchester United, under the direction of coach Ruben Amorim, will not be represented in the coming season in the European Cup is.

important players and the course of the game

The players of Tottenham, including Richarlison and Dominic Solanke, started in the final, while Heung-Min Son started on the bench. The team was able to defend the short lead in the second half after a strong performance by Micky van de Ven, who saved spectacularly and decisively on the line. The list of Tottenham included: Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie (90th Spence) - Sarr (90th Gray), Bissouma, Bentsnson (78th Danso), Solanke, Richarlison (67th Son). Manchester United relied on the following formation: Onana - Yoro, Maguire, Shaw - Mazraoui (85th Dalot), Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu (90.+1 Mainoo) - Amad, Mount (71. Garnacho) - Höjlund (71. Circle).

In addition, it is mentioned that Harry Kane, now at Bayern Munich, was looking for Tottenham from afar. This marks a change in the history of the association, which is now prepared for a stronger future, although the way there was characterized by many challenges. CBS Sports emphasized that these critical mistakes on the defensive both teams reflect the problems that they had in the Premier League throughout the season.