Tottenham Crowned Europa League Champions After Beating Manchester United 1-0
In front of a packed San Mames stadium, Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for silverware with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the 2025 UEFA Europa League Final. The win marks Spurs’ first European trophy since 1984 and delivers on manager Ange Postecoglou’s promise to bring success to north London in his second season.
In a tense final featuring two Premier League teams struggling domestically, the decisive moment came late in the first half. A scrappy deflection involving Luke Shaw and Brennan Johnson wrong-footed United goalkeeper Andre Onana, allowing Johnson to score the only goal of the match and etch his name into Spurs’ history books.
United had their chances, with Micky van de Ven producing a heroic goal-line clearance to deny Rasmus Hojlund. However, Erik ten Hag’s replacement, Ruben Amorim, watched his side fall short again in the final third—extending a painful end to a dismal season.
Key Talking Points from the Europa League Final:
Postecoglou Delivers on His Promise
Despite Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League—sitting just above the relegation zone—the Australian manager stayed true to his word, securing European glory in just his second campaign. Postecoglou becomes the first Spurs boss since Keith Burkinshaw to lift a European title, joining legends like Bill Nicholson in club folklore.
Manchester United Crisis Deepens Under Amorim
After taking charge mid-season, Ruben Amorim has overseen a decline that’s left United outside European qualification for 2025/26. The Red Devils haven’t won any of their last nine league games and have failed to score in three straight matches. Fans are already calling for a change as another rebuild looms.
Tottenham Dominate Recent Head-to-Head Record
Tottenham’s win in the final continues their dominance over Manchester United, having now won four straight matches against the Red Devils. Spurs are unbeaten in their last seven meetings with United in all competitions, including two 1-0 victories this season.
Match Summary:
Venue: San Mames, Bilbao
Goal: Brennan Johnson (42’)
Yellow Cards:
- Tottenham: Richarlison, Bissouma, van de Ven
- Manchester United: Maguire, Diallo, Zirkzee, Evans
Red Cards: None
Referee: Felix Zwayer
