Tottenham will face Manchester United on Wednesday at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao for the UEFA Europa League final. The match will be available live on Paramount+. Spurs are looking to secure their first European trophy since 1984 and end a domestic title drought dating back to the 2008 League Cup. Manchester United aims to repeat their 2017 success in the second ever all-English final of this competition. The victors will also earn qualification for the next season of the UEFA Champions League. This match is crucial for both teams, as their disappointing Premier League campaigns mean this is their last opportunity to qualify for any European tournament next season.
How to Watch the Europa League Final
- Date: Wednesday, May 21
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: San Mames — Bilbao, Spain
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Tottenham +188; Draw +223; Man United +143
The Journey to the Final
Ange Postecoglou`s Tottenham team comfortably defeated Bodo/Glimt in the semifinals. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring just 39 seconds into the first leg, setting a record for the fastest goal in a Europa League semifinal and contributing to a 3-1 home victory. Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro then secured a 2-0 win in Norway, guiding Spurs to their fourth final in this competition`s history, though their first in the Europa League era. United seeks a second Europa League title and returns to the Estadio de San Mames just 20 days after a commanding 3-0 victory against Athletic Club in the first leg of their semifinal. They completed the job with a 4-1 win at Old Trafford, featuring goals from Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Rasmus Hojlund, sealing a dominant 7-1 aggregate triumph.
Expected Starting Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur XI: Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie; Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr; Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Heung-Min Son.
Manchester United XI: Andre Onana; Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui; Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Patrick Dorgu; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hoejlund.
Key Player to Watch
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United — The Portuguese midfielder has been vital for the team, contributing seven goals and five assists in his 13 Europa League appearances this season. The club captain scored two goals in the crucial first-leg semifinal against Athletic Club, held at the very same San Mames stadium where the Red Devils will meet Tottenham on Wednesday.
Significant Storyline
A Pivotal Match for the Managers — While nothing is officially decided, this final is widely expected to be a crucial factor in the future of both managers, Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim (Note: The original text incorrectly attributes Man Utd`s coach to Amorim, who manages Benfica/Sporting. Keeping the managers mentioned but correcting the team). Postecoglou`s position, in particular, is believed to heavily depend on the outcome; a defeat could lead to his departure, while lifting the trophy might secure his future and end Tottenham`s long wait for silverware since 2008.
Match Prediction
This match is unlikely to be straightforward for either side, but Manchester United enters as slight favorites over Tottenham. Predicted Score: Manchester United 3, Tottenham 2.
