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Manchester United Draw Real Sociedad in Europa League Round of 16 as Route to Final is Revealed
The 2025 UEFA Europa League final, set for Wednesday, May 21, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, features an all-English clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. Both teams have endured challenging domestic seasons, finishing 17th and 16th respectively in the Premier League. This final offers a crucial opportunity for redemption, with the winner securing a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League .
Head-to-Head: A Historic Rivalry
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have faced each other 204 times across all competitions. United holds the advantage with 95 victories to Tottenham's 57, and 52 matches ending in draws
However, recent encounters have favored Tottenham. In the 2024–25 season, Spurs defeated United three times: 3–0 at Old Trafford, 1–0 at home in the Premier League, and 4–3 in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. This marks the first time United has lost three times to Tottenham in a single season .
European Pedigree
Tottenham is seeking its fourth major European trophy, having previously won the UEFA Cup in 1972 and 1984, and the Cup Winners' Cup in 1963. This final marks their first appearance in a European final since the 2019 UEFA Champions League .
Manchester United aims to secure their second Europa League title, having won the competition in 2017. Their European accolades include three UEFA Champions League titles (1968, 1999, 2008) and a Cup Winners' Cup in 1991.
What to Expect
Both teams have had inconsistent domestic campaigns but have shown resilience in Europe. Tottenham's recent dominance over United could provide a psychological edge, while United's experience in European finals may prove invaluable.
Injuries could play a role; Tottenham will be without Lucas Bergvall, while Pape Sarr is fit to play. Manchester United's squad updates have not been specified.
The match is expected to be tightly contested, with both teams eager to salvage their seasons with European silverware and Champions League qualification.
See Our Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United: Europa League Final Predictions
Match Details
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Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Kick-off: 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT)
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Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao, Spain
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Broadcast: Available on various sports networks and streaming platforms
Memorable Europa League Finals
The Europa League has witnessed several thrilling finals:+
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2001: Liverpool 5–4 Alavés (aet) – A nine-goal thriller decided by a golden own goal .
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2016: Sevilla 3–1 Liverpool – Sevilla secured their third consecutive Europa League title
The 2025 final between Tottenham and Manchester United has the potential to join these memorable encounters, offering fans a captivating conclusion to the European season
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