Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final after a convincing 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro in the second half sealed Spurs’ place in the May 21 final in Bilbao.
The result keeps alive Tottenham’s hopes of ending a 17-year trophy drought and offers under-pressure manager Ange Postecoglou a shot at redemption. Despite their domestic struggles—currently sitting 16th in the Premier League—European success would secure a Champions League spot for next season.
Manchester United booked their place in the final by dismantling Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate, setting up a showdown between two of the Premier League’s most underperforming sides this season.
Tottenham have had the upper hand over United in their meetings this campaign, winning all three encounters across league and cup competitions. They are aiming for their first European title since the 1984 UEFA Cup and first major silverware since lifting the League Cup in 2008.
For both clubs, the Europa League final represents not just a shot at glory, but a chance to salvage disappointing domestic seasons. Whether Postecoglou’s job hangs on the outcome remains to be seen, but victory in Bilbao could mark a turning point for Spurs.
Advertisement
