Europa League Final 2025:
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United’s 2024/25 European campaign began with a point to prove. After struggles in the league, manager Erik ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim and they have gone on to deliver a series of memorable performances in European competition to earn their place in the Europa League Final. A solid league phase in the competition, where United went unbeaten, with wins against the likes of Rangers and Bodø/Glimt and away draws against Porto and Fenerbahce showed United were going to be a force in the competition.

Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire have been central to the side’s progress, while January window signing Patrick Dorgu has bolstered a squad desperate for silverware. United’s breathless quarter-final second-leg comeback win over Lyon, on a memorable night at Old Trafford, underlined their credentials. Now, after a stunning 7-1 semi-final aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao, they stand just 90 minutes from European glory and that all important place in the Champions League next season.

For Tottenham Hotspur, this season’s Europa League run has been nothing short of transformative. With a lengthy injury list contributing to Premier League struggles under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have been a different side in the Europa League where they have combined free-flowing attacking football with a gritty edge that’s seen them overcome some of the continent’s toughest sides.

After solid group phase, where they finished fourth, Tottenham saw off AZ Alkmaar in a thrilling quarter-final, pulling off a second-leg comeback at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Then in another close tie they beat Eintracht Frankfurt the semi-final, with an away win in Germany sending them through. Now, after a more comfortable 5-1 aggregate win in the semi-final against Bodø/Glimt, and with the likes of Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro in top form, Spurs will be determined to make history by bringing home their first major European trophy since 1984.

The 2025 Europa League Final will be held on 21 May 2025. This marks the 16th edition of the tournament since it was rebranded from the UEFA Cup, and the 54th final overall in the competition’s storied history.

The Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao

The San Mamés Stadium, home to Athletic Club, is one of Spain’s most atmospheric and modern football grounds. Known as “The Cathedral of Football,” it’s a fitting stage for the Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur final. With a capacity of over 50,000, the venue blends Basque heritage with world-class facilities, offering fans an unforgettable matchday experience. Places for Europa League Final hospitality are very limited.

The Europa League Final promises a fascinating tactical duel. United’s patient passing approach under RFuben Amorim will go head-to-head with Spurs’ expansive and direct game plan. Expect fireworks from the first whistle, with goalscoring threats on both sides and managers who know how to deliver in big moments.

With both teams having endured rollercoaster seasons domestically, this final represents a golden opportunity to end the campaign on a high—and it’s all to play for in Bilbao.

Winning the Europa League brings more than silverware—it also secures automatic qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. For both clubs, that’s a critical prize in terms of finances, reputation, and future recruitment.

A Europa League triumph would also offer redemption and momentum going into the 2025/26 season. For United, it’s a chance to restore continental dominance. For Spurs, it could be the launchpad for a new golden era under Postecoglou.

The Europa League, formerly the UEFA Cup, has a rich tradition dating back to 1971. Over the decades, it has provided a stage for some of football’s most iconic moments and crowned legendary clubs like Sevilla, Inter Milan, and Chelsea. For English teams, the trophy has become increasingly coveted—Manchester United lifted it in 2017 under José Mourinho, while Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all made recent finals.

In 2025, with two of England’s finest squaring off, the tournament will once again underline its importance as one of Europe’s elite competitions.

Since its inception as the UEFA Cup in 1971, the Europa League has been won by some of the biggest names in European football. Sevilla lead the way with a record-breaking 7 titles, establishing themselves as true specialists in the competition. They are followed by Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid, each with 3 wins to their name. Other multiple-time champions include Borussia Mönchengladbach, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Feyenoord, IFK Göteborg, and Parma, all of whom have lifted the trophy twice.

The tournament has consistently showcased elite talent and thrilling football, offering a prestigious path to European glory for clubs across the continent. Whether it’s traditional giants or rising challengers, each winner cements their place in UEFA history.

• The 2025 UEFA Champions League Final will be held at the Munich Football Arena in Munich, Germany.

• The 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League Final is set for the Stadion Wrocław in Wroclaw, Poland.

• The 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final will take place at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.

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