Bilbao becomes the epicenter of European football today. This Wednesday, May 21, the San Mamés stadium houses The Europa League UEFA Finalwhich will be protagonists to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester Unitedtwo historical English football who will seek to close an irregular season with a European prestige title.
Both teams arrive at the decisive match after overcoming their respective semifinals: the Tottenham eliminated the Bodo Glimt with a 5-1 global score, while Manchester United did the same before the Athletic Club with a forceful 7-1.
A European title to redeem both teams
Although reaching a European final is always an outstanding merit, The domestic reality of both teams contrasts with their international role. Both the ‘Spurs’ and the ‘Red Devils’ are starring a campaign for oblivion in the Premier League. Manchester United occupies the sixteenth position and Tottenham the seventeenthjust above the descent positions, in what has been one of its worst seasons in the last decade.
However, lifting the Europa League would not only be a balm for its hobbies, but also Direct access to the next edition of the Champions League and a site insured in the European Super Cup in front of the Champions Champion.
Recent history: advantage for Tottenham over United
Throughout this season, Tottenham and Manchester United have seen the faces three times: two matches corresponding to the Premier League and one in the English League Cup. The three clashes ended with victory for the London teamthat starts with some psychological advantage in the previous duel.
Even so, in a game of this magnitude everything can happen. Manchester United has international experience players and already knows what this tournament is to conquer in its current format, after its title in 2017. For its part, for its part, Tottenham seeks to repeat the 1972 and 1984 deedwhen he raised the cup under his old format as UEFA Cup.
The stadium: San Mamés, luxury scenario
The San Mamés Stadium, Casa del Athletic Club, will be the perfect scenario for this great football event. With a capacity for more than 50,000 spectators and a modern infrastructure, Bilbao prepares for a vibrant nightboth inside and outside the stadium.
The City Council has planned various traffic cuts and restrictions on public transportso that the attendees are recommended to plan their arrival in advance. In addition, an important security device has been deployed to ensure that the event runs without incident.
Where to see the final of the Europa League 2025 on television and online
The party can be followed live on television through Movistar Pluson the Movistar champions Movistar (Dial 7). For those who cannot see it on TV, The minute by minute will be available on the ABC.es websitewhere a complete chronicle will also be published at the end of the match.
The Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United promises emotion, drama and a trophy that can change the narrative of a whole season. Tonight, Bilbao will witness a new page in the history of European football.
Possible alignments
Tottenham
Probable eleven of Tottenham: Vicar; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Odobert, Johnson, Solanke; Are.
Manchester United
Eleven of Manchester United: Onana; Lindelöf, Maguire, from Ligt, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Ugarte; Dorgu, Diallo, Fernandes; Højlund.