Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month. This match gives Tottenham a chance to end a 17-year wait for a trophy. The final will take place in Bilbao on May 21, 2025.
Tottenham secured their spot in the final with a strong performance against Bodo/Glimt, winning 2-0 in the second leg of the semi-finals. This victory gave Spurs a 5-1 aggregate win over the Norwegian team. The match was played on Bodo’s challenging artificial pitch, which was wet from sprinklers and light rain.
The first hour of the game was tough for Tottenham, but Dominic Solanke broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute. Just six minutes later, Pedro Porro added a second goal. Bodo was awarded a penalty in stoppage time, but it was overturned after a VAR check.
This final will be only Tottenham’s second European final in the last 40 years. Meanwhile, Manchester United reached the final after a convincing 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford, securing a 7-1 aggregate victory. Mikel Jaureguizar gave Athletic hope with a first-half goal, but Mason Mount’s entrance off the bench helped United regain control. Mount scored two goals, including a stunning shot from over 40 yards.
The results of the semi-finals mean that both teams will have a shot at securing a Champions League spot through the Europa League. Despite their success in Europe, both clubs are struggling in the Premier League, sitting in the bottom half of the table with three games left.
As the countdown to the final begins, fans are hopeful for an exciting match between these two historic clubs.