Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are set to collide in a highly anticipated all-English Europa League final on 21 May in Bilbao, marking a titanic showdown to salvage both teams’ seasons.
For Tottenham, the stakes are monumental: they seek their first trophy in 17 years and hope to end a 41-year drought for European silverware.
Spurs have already beaten United three times this season — including a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, a 1-0 home victory in the Premier League, and a thrilling 4-3 triumph in the League Cup — giving them a psychological edge.
Yet, United boss Ruben Amorim remains confident. “If you think in the odds, it’s hard for the club to lose four times in a row,” he said.
Former Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle echoed the sentiment, saying: “To beat a team four times in a season is really tough. It will be a titanic battle.”
United’s road to the final has been turbulent but thrilling. After a 3-0 first-leg win in Spain, Amorim’s men had to dig deep at Old Trafford.
Trailing Athletic Club 1-0 with just 18 minutes to go, United mounted a dramatic comeback.
Mason Mount, returning from injury, lit up the Theatre of Dreams with two stunning goals, while Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund also found the net in a 4-1 victory that secured a dominant 7-1 aggregate win.
Despite domestic struggles, United’s pedigree in Europe offers hope.
They won the Europa League in 2017 under Jose Mourinho and narrowly missed out in the 2021 final, losing to Villarreal in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Club legend Paul Scholes believes history favors United: “Manchester United’s history tells me they will win it — they know how to win trophies, Tottenham don’t.”
Tottenham reached the final after dispatching Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate. Under pressure to finally claim silverware, this match presents a defining moment for their ambitions.
This marks the sixth all-English final in European competition history, and a win for either side secures a coveted Champions League spot next season.
For United, it would be a much-needed boost in a year full of stumbles.
For Spurs, it could finally break the curse and signal the arrival of a new era. Either way, a fierce and memorable battle awaits in Bilbao. Stay tuned with us for the finals updates.