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Johnson strike seals Spurs’ first trophy in 17 years as United miss out on Europe

Spurs lifted their first trophy in 17 years with a hard-fought win in Bilbao, as Ange Postecoglou’s side claimed a place in next season’s Champions League at Manchester United’s expense.

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Tottenham Hotspur have claimed their first piece of silverware in 17 years, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in a tense all-English Europa League final held at Bilbao’s San Mames Stadium.

A deflected Brennan Johnson strike in the first half proved decisive, handing Spurs their first European title since 1984 and capping a season of domestic struggles with the ultimate continental consolation: a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

For Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, it was a vindicating moment. Under scrutiny following a turbulent Premier League campaign, the Australian delivered on his promise to bring success in his second season. The club last lifted a trophy in 2008, when they won the League Cup.

Manchester United, by contrast, leave Spain with more questions than answers. Having failed to qualify for Europe for the first time in over a decade, the pressure is now squarely on head coach Ruben Amorim. His side ends the season marooned in the lower reaches of the Premier League table, 16th, a single place above Spurs.

Spurs stun United in Europa League final to end 17-year wait for silverware.
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A Match of Fine Margins

On a balmy evening in the Basque Country, the contest was scrappy and closely fought. The opening 45 minutes offered few clear opportunities, though Tottenham showed greater urgency in the early exchanges.

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Manchester United were indebted to defender Noussair Mazraoui, whose intervention denied Pedro Porro’s dangerous delivery from reaching Richarlison. United goalkeeper André Onana also had to be alert, making a smart stop from Johnson before a flurry of Spurs efforts were repelled.

United’s brightest spell came through Amad Diallo, whose quick footwork and clever movement gave Tottenham’s defence cause for concern. His best moment came in the 16th minute, when he fashioned a shot that flew across goal but narrowly missed the outstretched foot of Rasmus Højlund.

Spurs struck before the break. A speculative cross from Pape Matar Sarr – who passed a late fitness test to start – took a double deflection, glancing off Luke Shaw and possibly Johnson, before wrong-footing Onana and trickling into the net. The goal was awarded to Johnson, though replays suggested it may go down as an own goal.

Spurs Hold Their Nerve

Manchester United pushed after the interval, with Bruno Fernandes and substitute Alejandro Garnacho both testing Guglielmo Vicario. But the Italian goalkeeper, despite a few nervy moments, stood firm. A spectacular goal-line clearance by Micky van de Ven in the 68th minute denied Højlund an equaliser after Vicario misjudged a routine free-kick.

The final minutes brought United’s last wave of pressure. Shaw’s header in stoppage time drew a superb reaction save from Vicario, and Casemiro’s acrobatic effort struck the side-netting. But Tottenham’s reshaped defence, now a back three, held out to secure the result.

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Contrasting Futures

For Tottenham, the victory not only secures a place in next season’s Champions League but also restores a sense of pride to a club long derided for its lack of tangible success. Postecoglou becomes only the third Spurs manager to win a European trophy, joining the likes of Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

United, meanwhile, face a summer of uncertainty. The club’s last trophy came in 2017, and this latest failure deepens the malaise that has gripped Old Trafford. Amorim, brought in to oversee a rebuild, must now do so without the lure – or revenue – of European football.

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As Spurs fans celebrated deep into the Bilbao night, United supporters were left to reflect on what has been a historically poor campaign — one that will likely trigger major changes at the club both on and off the pitch.

We dared. We dreamt. WE DID IT!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/9MzJgYwH7e

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025
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