In a landmark achievement, Tottenham Hotspur secured the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League title with a 1–0 victory over Manchester United at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on May 21, 2025. This triumph marks Spurs’ first European trophy since 1984 and their first major silverware since the 2008 League Cup. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute, following a beautiful cross from Pape Matar Sarr, Brennan Johnson was able to slip the ball past the keeper in the six-yard box after what looked like a rebound off the chest of Luke Shaw. Despite United’s dominance in possession, Tottenham’s defense, highlighted by Micky van de Ven’s crucial goal-line clearance and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s late save, preserved the lead.
Son Heung-min finally lifted his first major trophy with Tottenham, marking an emotional moment after former star Harry Kane departed in pursuit of European success elsewhere. The victory casts uncertainty over Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s future, with united fans calling for his exit, this loss being the last straw amid this season’s terrible campaign. Meanwhile, rival fans took to social media to revel in United’s continued trophyless run, celebrating with posts about “drinking United tears”.
The victory not only ends a 17-year wait for silverware but also secures Tottenham a spot in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League. Manager Ange Postecoglou, under scrutiny due to the team’s 17th-place Premier League finish, described the win as a “defining moment” for the club.
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