Tottenham Hotspur clinched the 2025 UEFA Europa League title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium on Wednesday night.
The winning goal was an own goal by Manchester United’s Luke Shaw in the 42nd minute, following a cross from Pape Matar Sarr and involvement from Brennan Johnson.
The match was characterized by limited scoring chances and tense moments. Manchester United controlled possession but failed to convert, with notable efforts including Rasmus Hojlund’s header cleared off the line and a last-minute save by Vicario.
This win ends Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought and grants them entry into the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, while Manchester United’s hopes for a third straight major trophy were dashed. The final was the third all-English Europa League final and underscored the Premier League’s dominance in European competitions, with six English teams qualifying for the Champions League next season.
