Arya News - This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.The Uefa Europa League 2024/2025 title would salvage the season for one of them....
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The Uefa Europa League 2024/2025 title would salvage the season for one of them.
And it was up to Tottenham to make history this Wednesday (21) at San Mamés, Bilbao"s home, by beating Manchester United 1 x 0.
Ending their trophy drought that had been ongoing since 2007/2008, when they celebrated the English League Cup.
That"s SEVENTEEN YEARS without any trophy.
Tottenham, who were the first winners of the then Uefa Cup in 1971/1972 - also won in 1983/1984.
Adds to its trophy gallery the "updated" version of the tournament. And that carries more weight.
And it secured them a spot in the Champions League 2025/2026 after the feat achieved in the Basque Country.
Highlight for coach Ange Postecoglou who had "prophesied" at least one victory for Tottenham this season by stating that "Usually, in my second season, I win things".
Control and... lethal Tottenham 🔥
United were better at ball handling.
Diallo showed his usual personality and Bruno Fernandes, playing more withdrawn, distributed the game well.
But they lacked efficiency.
Something that Tottenham had minutes before the interval.
Sarr"s cross found Brennan Johnson and Luke Shaw, with the attacker getting the better after the defender"s deflection (42").
Red Devils on the attack and... Spurs celebration!
The final stage had a United with ball possession over 70%.
Trying to find spaces in front of a well-positioned Tottenham on their field, attempting counter-attacks and relying on a tireless Richarlison without the ball.
United only didn"t celebrate at 68" thanks to Van de Ven saving on the line.
Shortly after, Bruno Fernandes appeared alone in the box, but missed the target.
Ruben Amorim ensured fresh legs in his attack.
And Postecoglou - who didn"t have the injured Madidson and Kulusevski - bet on Son, who wasn"t 100% to start.
United continued to be more present in the opponent"s field.
Almost got there at 96", but Vicario frustrated Zirkzee by making a great save.
Ensuring a London celebration in Bilbao.
United without European travel for 2025/2026
United and Tottenham put everything into this Wednesday"s decision due to their dismal campaigns in the Premier League.
The Manchester team occupies the 16th position, with 39 points after 18 losses.
The London team, defeated 21 times in the PL, has 38. It is just behind.
📸 THOMAS COEX - AFP or licensors