Tottenham Hotspur: After 17 years finally European League champion again!

Tottenham Hotspur: After 17 years finally European League champion again!

Bilbao, Spanien - On May 22, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur won the UEFA Europa League and finally won a title after 17 years. In the final, the Spurs in Bilbao, Spain, won 1-0 against Manchester United. The decisive goal was hit by Brennan Johnson in the 42nd minute, which was previously hired by Nottingham Forest for 55 million euros. Johnson was enthusiastic after the game and emphasized the importance of victory for the fans and the club.

The encounter was chaotic for both teams in the first half because they could only create a few real chances. Tottenham was not dominant with less than 30% possession and only one shot in the first 45 minutes. Nevertheless, they managed to score the game's only goal. In the 78th minute the Austrian international Kevin Danso was substituted and said after the final whistle that it was an incredible feeling of celebrating with the fans.

The way to the title

for Tottenham, the title of UEFA Europa League is not only the first cup victory since 2008, but also the first continental award since the 1983-84 season. Heung-Min Son, the captain of the Spurs and the first South Korean captain to lead a European team to a big title, shared his joy with the words that he was "the happiest person in the world".

The team, which is located this season from the Premier League with only 21 points and 21 defeats in a disappointing 17th place, was able to overcome its gap on the national stage with this triumphant victory in the Europa League. Trainer Verzecoglou, who was with the Spurs in his second season, had predicted a title over the season before the start of the season. Despite the ongoing criticism of the weak league performance, he has now achieved his goal.

The importance of victory

With this victory, Tottenham not only secured the title, but also qualified for the Champions League of the next season. The triumph is viewed as a crucial turning point for the association, which has struggled with ups and downs in recent years. Manager Postecoglou emphasized the immense meaning that this title has for the club and its fans after the game, and spoke about the nervousness in the team before the decisive meeting.

The UEFA Europa League, the current name of the competition since the 2009/10 season, is known as the UEFA's second highest European football competition and was founded in 1971. The record winner of the tournament is FC Sevilla with seven titles. Tottenham, who won the first UEFA Cup in 1972, also secures the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Super Cup or at the UEFA-Conmebol Club Challenge next year.

For Tottenham Hotspur, this title means not only a return to the international stage, but also a sign of hope of returning to the old strength in your national league.