Match Preview
Concise preview and breakdown of the 2025 UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, taking place in Bilbao on Wednesday, May 21, 2025:
🏟️ The Occasion
Both Tottenham and Manchester United have underperformed domestically — sitting 17th and 16th respectively in the Premier League — but a win here would rescue their seasons by delivering silverware and a place in next season's Champions League.
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Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao
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Kick-off: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Significance: The sixth all-English UEFA final
🔵 Tottenham Hotspur Preview
Manager: Ange Postecoglou
Europa League record this season: 9 wins (club-record), 5 draws/losses
Final appearances: First since 2019 (UCL loss to Liverpool)
Last European title: UEFA Cup, 1984
Form:
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Europa League: LWDWWW
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All competitions: LWDWLL
Key Player: Dominic Solanke
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5 goals & 4 assists in Europe
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Scored in both semi-final legs
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Scored in 4 straight games vs United
Team News:
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IN: Son Heung-min (fit), Solanke, Bentancur, Brennan Johnson, Porro
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OUT: Maddison, Werner, Dragusin, Kulusevski, Bergvall
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GK: Vicario to start ahead of Kinsky
Head-to-Head vs United (this season):
✅ 3-0 (A) | ✅ 4-3 (Cup) | ✅ 1-0 (H)
🔴 Manchester United Preview
Manager: Ruben Amorim
Europa League record: Undefeated (35 goals scored)
Final appearances: 9th European final
Last European title: 2017 Europa League
Form:
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Europa League: DWDWWW
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All competitions: DWLWLL
Key Player: Bruno Fernandes
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7 goals, 4 assists in UEL
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Joint-top scorer in the competition
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11 goal contributions (only behind Cherki - 12)
Others to watch:
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Rasmus Hojlund (6 goals)
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Mason Mount, Amad Diallo (impact subs)
Team News:
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INJURED: Lisandro Martinez (out), De Ligt (doubt)
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RECOVERED: Yoro, Zirkzee, Dalot
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Likely starters: Onana, Maguire, Bruno, Hojlund
📊 By the Numbers
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Tottenham: Seeking first European title since 1984
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Man United: 35 goals in the competition — fourth-most ever in a UEL/UCL campaign
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Head-to-head (last 6): Spurs unbeaten vs United (3W, 3D)
🔮 Prediction Factors
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Momentum: United scored 12 goals in last 3 UEL games
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History: United more experienced on European final nights
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Form vs Each Other: Spurs dominant this season
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Injuries: United with key defensive absentees, Spurs missing creative midfielders