Tottenham defeat Manchester United to win Europa League final!
In a thrilling all-English Europa League final, Tottenham faced off against Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain. The tightly contested match ended 1-0 in favor of Tottenham, who claimed the prestigious European trophy and ended a 17-year silverware drought.
The final of UEFA’s second-tier club competition took place at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Two Premier League giants, Manchester United and Tottenham, battled for European glory, and it was the North London side that came out on top.
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First trophy in 17 years
With this victory, Tottenham have put an end to a 17-year wait for a major trophy, securing their first European title in nearly two decades.
Altay makes history
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır made history by becoming the 11th Turkish player to appear in a European final with a foreign club.
Key moments from the match
The only goal of the match came in the 42nd minute, scored by Johnson.
58th minute: Bruno Fernandes delivered a free-kick from the right flank outside the box. Yoro got a touch at the near post ahead of keeper Vicario, but the loose ball was cleared by the Tottenham defense.
68th minute: United came close to equalizing. Bruno Fernandes launched a long ball from a set-piece in midfield. Vicario misjudged the ball, allowing Højlund to head it toward goal, but Van de Ven made a crucial goal-line clearance.
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72nd minute: Mazraoui crossed from the right, and Bruno Fernandes met it with a header, but the ball went wide.
90+5: Yoro tried his luck from distance, but his shot sailed over the bar.
90+7: Dalot’s cross found Luke Shaw in the six-yard box, but his header was denied at the last second by goalkeeper Vicario.
