Tottenham Hotspur end 17-year trophy drought, claim UEFA Europa League title after 1-0 win against Man Utd
In a historic night for Tottenham Hotspur, the club secured their first European trophy since 1984 by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
The match’s crucial moment arrived in the 42nd minute when a cross from Spurs’ Pape Matar Sarr was accidentally directed into the net by Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, resulting in an own goal credited to Brennan Johnson for his role in the play.
The game was marked by a lack of clear scoring opportunities. While Manchester United maintained control of possession, they struggled to translate it into effective chances, with their best moments coming from Rasmus Hojlund’s near-equalizing header, which was superbly cleared off the line by Micky van de Ven, and a late save by Vicario to deny Shaw’s header in stoppage time.
Despite the match’s tense and unyielding nature, the stakes were high for both teams: Spurs aimed to lift silverware after a long wait, while United sought to secure their third consecutive season with a major title.
This victory not only marks the end of Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought but also guarantees their spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Source: PUNCH
