In a landmark moment for the club, Tottenham Hotspur clinched the Europa League title with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The victory ended a 41-year drought for a European trophy and secured Spurs a coveted spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
⚽ Brennan Johnson’s Decisive Goal
The only goal of the match came in the 42nd minute, when Pape Matar Sarr’s deflected pass hit Luke Shaw and fell kindly to Brennan Johnson, who calmly slotted it home. Despite a defensive match overall, that moment proved to be enough for Spurs to claim victory.
🧱 Solid Defense Holds United Back
Manchester United came close to equalizing, with Rasmus Højlund’s 68th-minute header cleared off the line by Micky van de Ven. Later, Luke Shaw forced a sharp save from goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, but Spurs’ defense held firm to preserve the lead.
🏆 A Historic Win for Spurs
This is Tottenham’s first European title since 1984, when they won the UEFA Cup (now the Europa League). It also marks their first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup.
Manager Ange Postecoglou, under pressure due to Spurs’ 17th-place position in the Premier League, has now delivered silverware in his debut season and a place in the 2025-26 Champions League, despite Spurs not qualifying through league standings.
🔴 United’s Nightmare Continues
For Manchester United, the loss is a massive blow. They sit 16th in the Premier League, and this result means they will miss out on European competitions next season entirely.
United’s last Europa League title came in 2017 under Jose Mourinho. With this loss, United have now failed to beat Spurs in seven consecutive matches, including four defeats this season alone. After winning the 2024 FA Cup, this marks a disappointing end to the season, likely prompting serious squad evaluations.
📊 Quick Stats:
- Goal Scorer: Brennan Johnson (42’)
- Final Score: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United
- Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
- Tottenham’s last European title: UEFA Cup 1984
- Tottenham’s last major trophy before this: League Cup 2008
- Manchester United’s last European trophy: Europa League 2016–17
This triumph may serve as a turning point for Spurs, while Manchester United face a summer of introspection and rebuild.
