Europa League Final preview: Tottenham vs. Man Utd lineups, where to watch and kick-off time
Bilbao hosts a high-stakes all-English UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. Both Premier League sides, currently struggling domestically, see this as their chance for salvation: a historic continental title and a coveted ticket to next season's Champions League. For Spurs, it's their first major trophy chance since 2008.
Largest city of Euskadi in northern Spain, Bilbao hosts an all-English showdown in the 2025 UEFA Europa League final as Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester United. Two horrendously underperforming Premier League sides have long prioritised their continental journeys, but salvation can only arrive for one. A win, of course, means a precious and historic continental title but also a ticket to next season's UEFA Champions League. A harsh summer of introspection and drastic change is in store for the loser.
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United sit 16th in the Premier League, with Spurs slightly worse off in 17th, but success on Wednesday supplies the victor with the chance to rebuild in an instant. While United haven’t been shy of silverware, Spurs are chasing their first major trophy since 2008.
Victory mean so much for Tottenham supporters, and potentially allow Ange Postecoglou to remain at his position. His team have performed with impressive control in quarterfinal and semifinal triumphs over Eintracht Frankfurt and Bodø/Glimt respectively.
United, who are still unbeaten in the competition, was superb over two legs against Athletic Club in the last four, but required a remarkable comeback in the second leg of their quarterfinal with Lyon to advance 7-6 on aggregate.
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What time does Tottenham vs. Man Utd kick-off?
- Location: Bilbao, Spain
- Stadium: San Mamés Barria
- Date: Wednesday, May 21
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 Bilbao (15:00 New York, 20:00 London, 22:00 Istanbul, 04:00 Tokyo)
- Referee: Felix Zwayer (GER)
- VAR: Bastian Dankert (GER)
Tottenham vs. Man Utd head-to-head (Last five games)
- Tottenham: 4 wins
- Man Utd: 1 win
- Draws: 0
- Last game: Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd (February 16, 2025 / Premier League)
How to watch Tottenham vs. Man Utd on TV
- USA: Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, CBS Sports Network, TUDN USA, UniMás
- UK: discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate
- Türkiye: tabii, TRT 1
Tottenham team news
James Maddison is out of action due to the knee injury he suffered during the first leg of semifinal while Dejan Kulusevski has since undergone surgery on his right patella. Doubts remain over Lucas Bergvall’s status. The young Swedish midfielder who has sustaining an ankle injury, but some optimists suggest he may be fit to feature in Bilbao. He has travelled with the squad.
Radu Dragusin is a long-term absentee after tearing his ACL, and Timo Werner has barely featured in 2025 due to a reported hamstring issue. Son Heung-min could start after making his comeback from injury against Crystal Palace 10 days ago.
Tottenham predicted lineup vs Man Utd (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma, Sarr; Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Man United team news
Man Utd are certainly without Lisandro Martínez but Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro are all aiming to be in contention for the final. Joshua Zirkzee also has a shot after returning to training on Tuesday. Amorim can call upon young defender Ayden Heaven if Yoro doesn’t recover from his injury in time, while Luke Shaw has been utilised in the manager’s back three as of late.
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If Dalot isn’t fit to start after a few weeks out, Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu will retain their places at wing-back.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Onana; Lindelöf, Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
