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Tottenham Ends 17-Year Trophy Drought with Europa League Victory

A 1-0 win over Manchester United, sealed by an own goal, secures Spurs' Champions League return and highlights United's steep decline.

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Van De Ven miraculeux, Shaw calamiteux.
Tottenham remporte la Ligue Europa face à Manchester United.
Le joueur de Tottenham Yves Bissouma célèbre au milieu des supporters la victoire en finale de la Ligue Europa face à Manchester United (1-0), le 21 mai 2025 à Bilbao

Overview

  • Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final on May 21, 2025, in Bilbao, claiming their third Europa League title.
  • The decisive moment came from a 42nd-minute own goal by Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, capping a lackluster match.
  • The victory ends Tottenham's 17-year wait for a major trophy and guarantees their place in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
  • Manchester United, finishing 16th in the Premier League, will miss European competition next season for the first time since 2014.
  • United's 20 defeats across all competitions mark their worst season since their 1973-74 relegation, underscoring the club's ongoing struggles.