Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their spots in the English Cup Final
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Stunning Comeback SNATCHES Europa League Final Spot for United; Spurs Advance Too
On the brink of elimination, a resilient Manchester United snatched a spot in the Europa League Final against bitter rival Tottenham Hotspur. After a jaw-dropping comeback against Bilbao, the Red Devils are ready to face the Spurs in an all-English showdown.
After a nail-biting 3-0 win in the first leg, Manchester United fought tooth and nail in the return leg, triumphing 4-1 and booking their place in the final against their English counterparts. Tottenham Hotspur also clinched their spot in the final after a 2-0 win over underdog Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt, following a 3-1 victory in the opening encounter.
The final, set to take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, promises to deliver thrilling football as both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek redemption from a disappointing league season. Currently placed 15th and 16th in the Premier League, respectively, this Europa League Final offers a last-ditch opportunity to claim silverware.
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The home team controlled the game, until Manchester United's defender Harry Maguire made a costly mistake. In an instant, Bilbao seized the lead through Mikel Jauregizar (31'). However, the resilient Red Devils stormed back in the second half, with Mason Mount (72', 90'+1), Casemiro (79'), and Rasmus Hojlund (85') scoring crucial goals to dash Bilbao's dreams of hosting the final.
In the presence of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Sverre Magnus, Bodo/Glimt, the first Norwegian club to reach a European semi-final, put up a valiant effort. Yet, it was Tottenham's Dominic Solanke (63') who struck first, followed by Pedro Porro (69') who sealed the victory for the visitors.
This will be Manchester United's first Europa League Final since 2021, while Tottenham aims to repeat their 2019 Champions League final performance. An all-English Europa League Final is a rarity, with the only previous appearances in 1972 (Tottenham versus Wolverhampton) and 2019 (Chelsea against Arsenal).
Kick-off time for the final is 8:00 PM BST (9:00 PM CEST) at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, with a capacity of over 53,000. The state-of-the-art stadium, home to Athletic Club, has previously hosted significant events such as the 2024 UEFA Women's Champions League final and games during the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
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The Commission has been informed about the progress of the negotiations with the United States regarding the upcoming Europa League Final, where British rivals Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will face off. In the midst of their resilient campaign, Manchester United have been dominating both the European leagues and the Premier League, while football enthusiasts eagerly await their clash in the Europa League Final.
