Tottenham vs Manchester United Europa League Final Preview

The 2024–25 Europa League has served up drama, upsets, and standout performances—and now it all comes down to this. After intense knockout runs, Tottenham and Manchester United meet in an all-English final. With both sides enduring underwhelming domestic seasons, this is a shot at redemption—and a place in next year’s Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur: Road to the Final
League Phase (4th place finish):
• Qarabağ: 3–0 (H)
• Ferencváros: 2–1 (A)
• AZ: 1–0 (H)
• Galatasaray: 2–3 (A)
• Roma: 2–2 (H)
• Rangers: 1–1 (A)
• TSG Hoffenheim: 3–2 (A)
• IF Elfsborg: 3–0 (H)
Knockout Stage:
• R16 vs AZ Alkmaar: Lost 0–1 (A), won 3–1 (H) — Aggregate 3–2
• QF vs Bodø/Glimt: Won 3–1 (H), 2–0 (A) — Aggregate 5–1
• SF vs Bodø/Glimt: Won 3–1 (H), 2–0 (A) — Aggregate 5–1

Key Players:
• Dominic Solanke – 5 Goals, 4 Assists
• Brennan Johnson – 4 Goals, 1 Assist

Discipline:
• Rodrigo Bentancur – 4 Yellow Cards
• Cristian Romero – 2 Yellow Cards

Manchester United: Road to the Final
League Phase (3rd place finish):
• Twente: 1–1 (H)
• Porto: 3–3 (A)
• Fenerbahçe: 1–1 (A)
• PAOK: 2–0 (H)
• Bodø/Glimt: 3–2 (H)
• Viktoria Plzeň: 2–1 (A)
• Rangers: 2–1 (H)
• FCSB: 2–0 (A)
Knockout Stage:
• R16 vs Real Sociedad: 1–1 (A), 4–1 (H) — Aggregate 5–2
• QF vs Lyon: 2–2 (A), 5–4 (H) — Aggregate 7–6
• SF vs Athletic Bilbao: 3–0 (A), 4–1 (H) — Aggregate 7–1

Key Players:
• Bruno Fernandes – 7 Goals, 4 Assists
• Rasmus Højlund – 6 Goals, 2 Assists

Discipline:
• Bruno Fernandes – 3 Yellow Cards, 1 Red
• Casemiro – 3 Yellow Cards

It’s been a tough Liga Inglesa campaign for both sides—but the Europa League final offers a shot at silverware and salvation. With high stakes, fierce rivalry, and a Champions League spot on the line, this is the moment to back your pick. Expect fireworks.