May 21, 2025

United and Spurs Face Off in Crucial Europa League Final

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, as they face-off in a high-stakes Europa League final tonight, Wednesday 21 May.

Both teams have endured disappointing English Premier League (EPL) campaigns, with the Europa League offering a chance for redemption and UEFA Champions League qualification.

The Red Devils, under manager Ruben Amorim, have been unbeaten in the European competition despite their poor domestic results.

Amorim brings a 26-man squad to Bilbao, which includes returning players Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, and Joshua Zirkzee. Yoro’s inclusion is crucial, as many expect him to feature in the back three alongside Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui.

With fitness concerns hanging over key players, Dalot is expected to feature as a substitute, while Amad Diallo is tipped to start in a Number 10 role. Bruno Fernandes could be deployed as a false nine, given his ability to influence play from anywhere on the pitch.

For Spurs, the Europa League final is their chance to turn a disastrous English season into a historic triumph.

Both teams will be under immense pressure tonight, but only one can secure the silverware and a coveted spot in next season’s Champions League.

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