That's a wrap for our coverage of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 final! Tottenham Hotspur reign supreme, and book their ticket to the Champions League next season. They end their trophy drought and kiss silverware for the first time since 2008. 

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We dared. We dreamt. WE DID IT!!! pic.twitter.com/9MzJgYwH7e

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025

At last, a trophy for Heung-min Son as well. The South Korean is a modern-day Spurs legend, and today he lifts the trophy as captain. The first title of his senior career! Tottenham rule in Bilbao.

Arguably the worst season in Manchester United's history comes to a close. 16th in the Premier League, trophyless in all competitions. They will have a huge rebuild to do next season, and they'll hope Ruben Amorim is the right man to lead that change.

17 years without a trophy. The wait has ended at long last. Ange Postecoglou has delivered what he promised. He has won a trophy in his second season. 17th in the Premier League, Spurs have won the Europa League 2024/25.

Heung-min Son is in tears. The sea of white at the San Mames is buzzing. What a moment.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR HAVE DONE IT! Spurs are the Europa League Champions! They beat Manchester United 1-0. They have clinched their first major trophy in 17 years!

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90+7' Massive diving save by Vicario, denies a header by Zirkzee! Could that be it? United have a last-gasp corner. Andre Onana is coming forward now!

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90+5' Lenny Yoro ends a patient Manchester United build-up by firing high from long-range. The centre-back found some space on the edge of the box, but could not make it count. Less than 2 minutes now for Spurs to hang on.

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90+4' Manchester United scraped a late goal to save their quarter-final tie against Lyon. Do they have one more up their sleeve? Amad plays a beautiful cross in, but Kevin Danso heads away! 3 minutes to play.

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90+1' 7 minutes added on! Manchester United have seven minutes to try and get the equaliser here in Bilbao. Tottenham Hotspur have seven minutes to hang on and get their first trophy in 17 years.

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87' Cristian Romero draws a foul from Harry Maguire, and the English defender is booked by the referee. Romero makes a meal of the challenge, and Maguire appears to be quite angry. Time continues to tick.

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84' Destiny Udogie drives into the Manchester United half, and he is stopped by a foul by Zirkzee. Zirkzee is given a yellow card. Just 5 minutes of regulation time left for Manchester United to find an equaliser.

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79' Brennan Johnson is taken off with 11 minutes of regulation time left. Austrian defender Kevin Danso has been brought on to shore up the backline and maintain this clean sheet. Spurs are starting to dream of the trophy now.

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75' Alejandro Garnacho making an impact! The Argentine winger cuts in from the left and fires a low shot at goal, which is parried away by Vicario. United getting a few corners here, but nothing coming from them yet. 15 minutes to go.

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71' Important changes made by Ruben Amorim with less than 20 minutes of regulation time remaining. Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirzkee have been brought on by Manchester United. Can the duo have an impact? Meanwhile, Bruno fires a diving header just wide of goal!

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68' Goalline clearance denies United! Manchester United thought the equaliser was a certainty, Guglielmo Vicario was off his line but a scissor kick clearance by Micky van de Ven has denied them! Drama.

Meanwhile, Heung-min Son has replaced Richarlison for Spurs.

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64' Manchester United's defenders are now nearly at the opposition box, with Lenny Yoro and Harry Maguire getting involved in the opposition third. Amad Diallo tries to enter the box, but the ball is wrestled off him by Richarlison, helping out in defence.

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59' Mason Mount has not enjoyed a good game so far, but he is trying to make something happen. Dribbled into the box from the left flank, but he the Spurs defence team up on him and avert the danger. No cohesive attacks yet from either side in the second half.

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The goal has been awarded to Brennan Johnson and not been marked as a Luke Shaw own goal. 18th strike of the season for the Welsh forward, in his 50th game for Spurs this season. A prolific year for him.

46' The second half is underway in Bilbao. Manchester United attacking from left to right. They need a response after a poor first half. In case you're just joining, Spurs lead 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Luke Shaw, forced by Brennan Johnson.

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Half-time in Bilbao! Tottenham Hotspur lead 1-0 against Manchester United! Spurs had more chances, with their fullbacks putting in dangerous crosses. One of them made the difference, as Brennan Johnson emerged at the near post, ending up in a Luke Shaw own-goal.

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41' GOAL! Brennan Johnson scores for Tottenham Hotspur! The men in white take the lead in the Europa League final. Great cross in from the left flank, the United defence seems to be caught off-guard, Johnson's shot drops awkwardly for Onana and Spurs take the lead.

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35' Amad Diallo has been cautioned for a challenge. This could be a problem for Manchester United. Diallo has probably been their brightest player so far, but will need to be wary of any silly challenges for the rest of the evening.

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We are half an hour into the Europa League final. A cagey affair so far. More chances for Tottenham Hotspur, but no clear-cut ones yet created by either side. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie seem to be the danger men on the Spurs flanks. Amad Diallo has created a chance for United.

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29' Amad Diallo dribbles past two Spurs defenders from the right side and gets a shot away! First good chance for United, but it is blocked well by Spurs defender Cristian Romero. Romero seems to be down for a moment, but he picks himself up.

Spurs will hope the Argentine defender is injury-free tonight. Crucial player for them.

28' Tottenham continue to have the majority of the chances in the first half. This time Destiny Udogie puts a cross in from the left, which is averted out by United or a corner. Neither team yet to get a hold of the game though.

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21' The lion share of United's attacks are coming from the left flank, thanks to crosses by Patrick Dorgu. This time he tries to pick out Amad Diallo at the end of the cross, but Spurs manage to rescue the situation. Still goalless.

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11' United under pressure again, but this time they're bailed out by Onana and Maguire. Spurs win possession in the final third, but Brennan Johnson's cutback is saved by Onana. Spurs try another shot, but it is blocked by Maguire.

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9' Excellent delivery into the box from the right flank by Pedro Porro, a lurking Richarlison was coming into the box but Noussair Mazraoui does well to avert the danger for United. Corner for Spurs!

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Ruben Amorim is aiming to become the first Portuguese manager to win the Europa League title since Jose Mourinho in 2017. Incidentally, Mourinho also did it with Manchester United, delivering the Red Devils their only UEL title to date.

We are live! The Europa League Final 2024/25 between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is underway in Bilbao. United are attacking from right to left. Early free kick for Spurs as Mason Mount is caught offside. 

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The Europa League anthem rings around the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United getting ready for kick-off! In case you're joining us now, no Heung-min Son in the XI for Spurs.

We are moments away from the start of the much-awaited Europa League final. Manchester United are taking on Tottenham Hotspur, for a spot in the Champions League next season and a trophy to erase the memories of a tough year.

Manchester United have had a season to forget. This season will be their worst finish in Premier League history. Despite a change of manager, fortunes in the league have been poor. But, a title -- and Champions League qualification -- will ease the pressure on Ruben Amorim.

When Tottenham Hotspur last won a trophy:

- Ronaldo was still in his first spell at Man Utd

- Messi had never won a Ballon d'Or

- The IPL hadn't even started

- Hamilton had not won an F1 title

- Djokovic had only one Grand Slam

- Vaibhav Suryavanshi wasn't even born

Tottenham Hotspur have gone more than 17 years without a major title. The last time was on February 24, 2008, when they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the League Cup final. To give you a perspective of how long ago that was, Cristiano Ronaldo was still at Manchester United at that time, in his first spell!

We are just half an hour from the start of the Europa League Final 2024/25! 16th and 17th in the Premier League, but Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are facing off for the European football's second-biggest prize tonight!

"Usually, I win trophies in my second season": This was the big remark made by Ange Postecoglou earlier in the season. We are 90 minutes (maybe 120) away from it coming true. A lot of pressure on the Australian manager, with Spurs lying 17th in the Premier League at the moment.

Bruno Fernandes will be hoping to lift another trophy as Manchester United captain. Arguably United's best player this season, Bruno lifted the FA Cup title last year. United will be looking at him for an inspirational performance in such a big game.

The highlight of United's Europa League campaign has been the form of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. At the age of 33, Casemiro has proven doubters wrong, churning up world class performances and showing that the football hasn't left him just yet.

Tottenham reached the final without Son available, but playing against Manchester United without their talismanic forward will be a big challenge. Surely we will see him come on in the second half. He is the club captain, after all!

Here's Ange Postecoglou's starting XI tonight: Heung-min Son is seemingly not fit enough to make the starting XI! He is on the bench, having recently returned from injury. The pressure of goals will be on Dominic Solanke.

Your Spurs team for the final pic.twitter.com/xdlMEZzoOO

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025

Here's Ruben Amorim's starting XI tonight: Mason Mount starts, and so does Lenny Yoro after returning from injury. Some firepower on the bench, in the form of Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee. Rasmus Hojlund starts up top!

It's all led to this.
Do us proud, Reds #MUFC || #UELfinal

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 21, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur haven't won a single major trophy since they won the League Cup in 2008. Ange Postecoglou has gone through ups and downs, but could etch himself in Spurs folklore if he delivers the Europa League title tonight.

Ruben Amorim has endured a topsy-turvy start to his life as Manchester United manager. The Portuguese has seen United struggle to adapt to his formation. However, on Thursday nights, United have pulled off some incredible performances to make it to the final.

This final takes place in truly incredible circumstances. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are the two lowest-placed sides in this year's Premier League table among teams who haven't been relegated. But now they'll be fighting for Champions League!

A very good evening to everyone. Welcome to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 final! We are in Bilbao today, for the big clash! It is Tottenham Hotspur taking on Manchester United for the trophy.