Tottenham Crowned Europa League Champions

Historic Night in Bilbao: Tottenham Clinch Europa League Glory After 17-Year Wait

Tottenham Hotspur have finally ended their long trophy drought, lifting the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at a buzzing San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.

It was a cagey and fiercely contested final, with both sides knowing the stakes went beyond silverware a place in next season’s Champions League was also on the line. After a tense start, the decisive moment arrived in the 42nd minute. Brennan Johnson was on hand to poke home from close range after a bit of fortune saw the ball ricochet kindly off Luke Shaw and back into his path. Johnson’s quick instinct and deft touch guided the ball past André Onana at the near post, sending the travelling Spurs fans into raptures.

The second half was a story of United dominance in possession and relentless pressure. Rasmus Højlund saw a header dramatically cleared off the line by Micky van de Ven, while Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario produced several superb stops notably tipping a late Luke Shaw header away to preserve the narrow lead.

For Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, this triumph marks a milestone achievement in his second season a feat he had confidently spoken about back in September. Not only does it deliver long-awaited silverware to North London, but it also guarantees Tottenham a return to Europe’s elite stage in the UEFA Champions League.

As for Manchester United, the defeat sees them miss out on a chance to cap an otherwise challenging season with continental success. Their unbeaten run in Europe ended in heartbreak, despite a spirited showing in Bilbao.

The celebrations in the Tottenham camp will no doubt be long and loud. From Brennan Johnson’s heroics to Vicario’s last-gasp saves, it was a night when Spurs finally shook off the weight of 17 trophyless years and delivered a performance their fans will remember for a lifetime.

They now return to Premier League action, closing their domestic campaign against Brighton, while Manchester United will regroup ahead of their final league outing against Aston Villa.

One goal, one trophy, one unforgettable night in Bilbao.