Tottenham Hotspur face Manchester United at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, for the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday night, in a clash between two Premier League heavyweights desperate to salvage what has been a very poor season otherwise.
Both sides endured torrid domestic campaigns, finishing 16th and 17th in the Premier League. But with Champions League qualification and European silverware on the line, 90 minutes under the Spanish lights could redeem a forgettable year.
🔴⚪Spurs Chasing First Trophy in 17 Years | Spurs Win = 3.34💵
Tottenham’s last European silverware came in 1984 when they lifted the then UEFA Cup (today’s Europa League), but that was not their last major trophy. Their last major title, the EFL Cup, came in the 2007/2008 season, and 17 years later, they can now dream of lifting another major title.
However, after missing out on the 2019 UEFA Champions League to Liverpool in the final, they would know that dreaming alone is not enough. You have to win that final game. Postecoglou’s side could become the second English team to win the UEFA Cup/Europa League three times.
The North Londoners also boast nine wins in 14 UEL games this season — their best-ever European campaign by volume, defeating Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
Despite a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa last weekend in the league, Spurs enter this tie with belief, having already beaten United three times this season.
🔴⚫United Eyeing Second Europa League Crown | Man Utd Win = 2.37💵
Manchester United, who are not as trophy-starved as their opponents, are aiming for a second Europa League title, following their 2017 triumph. Ruben Amorim’s men thrashed Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate in the semis and are unbeaten in the competition this season.
United scored 35 goals en route to the final — the fourth-most ever in a single Europa League campaign. Bruno Fernandes (7 goals) and Rasmus Hojlund (6) are key attacking threats, while Mason Mount and Amad Diallo offer extra flair off the bench.
After finishing one point above Spurs domestically in the league, United enter this clash as slight favourites. A 1-0 loss to Chelsea in their final league outing reflects their inconsistency, but their Europa League form is formidable.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Tottenham will rely heavily on Son and Solanke, with the latter scoring in each of his last four games against United. Brennan Johnson and Bentancur are also expected to start, but Porro may face a late fitness test. However, Werner, Maddison, and Kulusevski are ruled out.
United’s hopes rest on Fernandes’ creativity and goal-scoring, with support from Hojlund and Mount. Lisandro Martinez is out, while Matthijs de Ligt and Diogo Dalot are doubts. Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee return from injury layoffs.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.46💵
⚽ Spurs have won all three meetings with United this season (3-0, 4-3, 1-0). | Main Market: Early Payout (+2 Home) = 3.20
⚽ United have scored 12 goals in their last three UEL matches and average 2.5 goals per game in the competition. | Goals Market: (Away O/U) Over 1.5 = 2.16
⚽ Solanke and Fernandes have been involved in 20 Europa League goals between them this season. | Player: Anytime Goalscorer (Fernandes, Bruno) = 3.30, (Solanke, Dominic) = 3.60
It’s a battle of redemption, firepower, and high drama in Bilbao. With both teams desperate to end the season on a high, expect a fierce, fast-paced contest packed with emotion, grit, and defining moments.
🔗You can check out the UCL game, Tottenham vs Man United, on MSport.
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