Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have set up an all-English UEFA Europa League final, scheduled for May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. This marks the third all-English final in the competition’s history, Manchester United: Overcame Athletic Bilbao with a dominant 7–1 aggregate victory in the semifinals, including a 4–1 win at Old Trafford in the second leg. Tottenham Hotspur: Defeated Bodø/Glimt 5–1 on aggregate, securing a 2–0 away win in the second leg.
Both clubs have struggled domestically, with United in 15th and Spurs in 16th place in the Premier League. Winning the Europa League final offers a direct route to the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, as the victor will qualify for the league phase of the competition.
Rúben Amorim (Manchester United): Emphasized the importance of the final, stating it’s “all or nothing” for both teams. The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week.
