Overview
- Tottenham will play Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt at home in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals, aiming to end a 17-year trophy drought.
- Key absences for Tottenham include captain Heung-min Son, who is sidelined with a foot injury, while Bodo/Glimt are missing Patrick Berg and Hakon Evjen due to suspensions.
- Manchester United travel to Athletic Bilbao for their semi-final opener, with manager Ruben Amorim emphasizing that Europa League success won’t erase the struggles of their domestic season.
- Athletic Bilbao, unbeaten at home in the Europa League this season, are expected to challenge United with their strong defensive record and the return of star player Nico Williams.
- Both Premier League clubs see the Europa League as a critical opportunity for Champions League qualification, given their poor domestic campaigns.