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Manchester United and Tottenham Set for All-English Europa League Final

Manchester United and Tottenham Set for All-English Europa League Final
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are set to face each other in an all-English Europa League final on May 21, 2025, after both teams secured comfortable wins in their semifinal second legs. Tottenham triumphed 2-0 over Bodo/Glimt in Norway, while Manchester United produced a dominant 4-1 victory over Athletic Club, completing a 7-1 aggregate win. This marks the third time in Europa League and UEFA Cup history that two English teams will compete in the final, following previous encounters in 2019 and 1972.

The final will take place at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, where United had previously shocked Athletic Club with a 3-0 win in the first leg of their semifinal. Both teams have endured challenging Premier League seasons, finding themselves in the lower half of the table, and now have the opportunity to salvage their campaigns with a trophy and a spot in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. United's comeback against Athletic Club featured standout performances from Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Rasmus Hojlund, while Tottenham wrapped up their tie with a 5-1 aggregate score.

As the final approaches, both teams are focused on avoiding injuries and preparing for the decisive match. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, remains hopeful of delivering a trophy in his second season at the club, while United’s boss, Ruben Amorim, emphasized the importance of winning the final. Spurs have had the upper hand over United this season, winning all three of their previous encounters, including two in the league and one in the Carabao Cup.