Tottenham vs Manchester United – Two Premier League giants will battle it out at San Mamés in Bilbao for a chance to redeem their disappointing 2024/25 campaigns. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United meet in the UEFA Europa League Final with not just a trophy, but a Champions League place on the line.
The 17th and 16th-placed teams in the Premier League will try to become England’s sixth representative in next season’s Champions League.
Tottenham vs Manchester United – Live Broadcast
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Tottenham vs Manchester United – Key Details
- Date: Wednesday, 21 May
- Time: 21:00 CET
- Stadium: San Mamés, Bilbao
- Broadcast: setantasports.com
Historic All-English Finals in Europe:
- Wolves 2–3 Tottenham (UEFA Cup Final, 1971/72)
- Manchester United 1–1 Chelsea (6–5 pens) (UCL Final, 2007/08)
- Chelsea 4–1 Arsenal (UEL Final, 2018/19)
- Tottenham 0–2 Liverpool (UCL Final, 2018/19)
- Manchester City 0–1 Chelsea (UCL Final, 2020/21)
- Tottenham vs Manchester United (UEL Final, 2024/25)
Tottenham’s Route to the Final:
- Defeated AZ Alkmaar (0–1 away, 3–1 home)
- Defeated Eintracht Frankfurt (1–1, 1–0)
- Defeated Bodo/Glimt (3–1, 2–0)
- Brennan Johnson scored the fastest goal in Europa League history (39 seconds)
This is Tottenham’s sixth European final, but the first in the Europa League era.
Manchester United’s Route:
- Finished third in the group stage (5 wins, 3 losses)
- Knocked out Real Sociedad (1–1, 4–1)
- Knocked out Lyon (2–2, 5–4 AET)
- Knocked out Athletic Club (3–0, 4–1)
United already played at San Mamés 20 days ago and won 3–0.
Head-to-Head in UEFA competitions:
- 1963/64 Cup Winners’ Cup:
- Tottenham 2–0 Man United
- Man United 4–1 Tottenham
- Aggregate: 4–3 in United’s favor
All-time record (all competitions):
- Man United wins: 95
- Tottenham wins: 57
- Draws: 52
Last six meetings:
- Tottenham unbeaten (4 wins, 2 draws)
- This season in the Premier League:
- 3–0 win at Old Trafford
- 1–0 win in London
- EFL Cup: Tottenham won 4–3
Team News
Tottenham:
- Key tactical contributors: Bentancur, Romero, Solanke
- With Son injured, Richarlison or Mathys Tel may start on the left
- Injuries: Kulusevski, Maddison, Bergvall
Manchester United:
- Doubtful: Yoro, De Ligt, Dalot
- Zirkzee has surprisingly returned
- Mount and Diallo impressed in the semi-final second leg vs Athletic
Predicted XI – Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur; Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison
Out: Kulusevski, Maddison, Bergvall Doubtful: Sarr (back)
Predicted XI – Man United: Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Diallo, Højlund, Fernandes
Out: Martínez Doubtful: Dalot, De Ligt, Yoro, Zirkzee
European Final Record:
- Tottenham: 3 wins, 2 losses
- Manchester United: 7 wins, 7 losses
- United’s last final: Lost to Villarreal in 2021 (11–10 pens)
- Tottenham: First English club to win a UEFA trophy (1963, Cup Winners’ Cup)
Key Stats:
- Bruno Fernandes is 3rd all-time Europa League top scorer: 27 goals (tied with Lukaku)
- Fernandes leads this season’s UEL scoring chart (7 goals)
- Son Heung-min has played 67 European matches for Spurs – joint record with Harry Kane
- Tottenham has scored 342 goals in the UEFA Cup – most by any team
- Spurs have never won in Spain (7 matches: 3 draws, 4 losses)
Familiar Faces & Duos:
- Club teammates: Maddison & Maguire (Leicester), Werner & Mount (Chelsea), Tel & Mazraoui, De Ligt (Bayern), Porro & Ugarte (Sporting), Romero & Diallo (Atalanta)
- National teammates:
- England: Maddison, Solanke, Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo, Mount
- Netherlands: van de Ven, De Ligt, Zirkzee
- Sweden: Kulusevski, Lindelöf
- Argentina: Romero, Martínez, Garnacho
- Brazil: Richarlison, Casemiro
- Uruguay: Bentancur, Ugarte
Managers’ Quotes:
Ange Postecoglou (Tottenham): “I came to this club with a clear vision, and this final is a chance to fulfill the ultimate goal — winning a trophy.”
Rúben Amorim (Manchester United): “Winning a title isn’t just about silverware — it’s a symbol of growth. This final can mark the start of a new era for Manchester United.”
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin: “Welcome to Bilbao for the 2025 UEFA Europa League Final. It’s a pleasure to return to this vibrant city after last year’s spectacular Women’s Champions League final. My thanks to the Royal Spanish Football Federation and its president, Rafael Lušan, for their warm hospitality and exceptional organizational efforts.
This season introduced a bold new format in UEFA men’s club competitions — enhancing competition, increasing excitement, and creating more memorable moments for clubs across Europe. The success of these reforms proves that football thrives on open competition, sporting integrity, and solidarity.”
Rafael Lušan, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation: “It is an honor to host the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League Final. Bilbao is a symbol of Spanish football’s rich heritage, and the San Mamés Stadium — renovated in 2013 with a capacity of 50,000 — remains one of the country’s most iconic venues. We wish both finalists a fair and thrilling contest that will offer unforgettable memories to thousands of fans in attendance.”