United and Spurs will battle it out in Bilbao

-

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur preview

In case you've missed, a crucial match is taking place in Bilbao between two Premier League sides. 

Author - Liam C

This article will explore the chances of both sides whilst getting comments from matchgoing fans who are making the trip to the Basque Country. 

The Manchester United perspective 

Europa League 24/25 - MUFC v Lyon

Unbeaten in the Europa League this season, Man Utd have mixed commanding performances and dramatic comebacks on their road to the Europa League final,

The Red Devils won this competition under Ruben Amorim's compatriot José Mourinho in 2017, but more will remember the 2021 final defeat to Villarreal under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Bruno Fernandes captained the side in Gdansk, while Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelöf started. Harry Maguire and Amad Diallo watched on from the bench. In fact, Amad has two runners up medals in the competition after losing the final with Rangers during a loan spell in 2022. 

Olivia T said: "I honestly can't predict this. We've been so poor in domestic games throughout the season. We've looked almost a competent football team in this competition. Which pattern will the game follow. I think we'll just have enough with Fernandes and Amad to win the game."

Can Spurs end their long wait for a trophy?

Europa League 24/25 - Spurs v Frankfurt

Tottenham were preparing for their last European final when an all-English final last took place in this competition in 2019, the result a 4-1 Chelsea win over Arsenal. Spurs contested an all-English final of their own three days later, but dreams of a historic first Champions League title were dashed by a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. Ultimately, Spurs didn't show up then. 

Hopes of a happier return to a European showpiece and a first continental honour since 1984 are boosted by the fine form of Ange Postecoglou's men against their final opponents. In the 2024/2025 campaign, Spurs were victorious through two Premier League meetings and an English League Cup quarter-final against Man Utd this season. 

Greg S, a Spurs fan, told us: "This could be 4-4 and one of the greatest finals ever or finish 0-0 and be one of the worst. It's clear that both sides have had poor domestic seasons and have saved their best performances for this competition. On the night, we might just edge it."

Location: Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

Popular posts from this blog

Recap | 2025 Europa League Final

-
Image
This is the place for all the latest news from the Europa League final It's Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur. Who will save their season? Authors - Olivia T and Greg S Full-time | Manchester United 0 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur  Tottenham ended a 17-year trophy drought as Brennan Johnson's first-half goal secured a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final.  The result delivers on Ange Postecoglou’s promise of silverware in his second season.  In contrast, United’s defeat compounds pressure on Ruben Amorim, whose side face Aston Villa in their final league game after a dismal campaign. Despite support from the club's hierarchy, Amorim's tactical choices are under scrutiny, particularly the decision to start Mason Mount over Alejandro Garnacho. With Bruno Fernandes largely anonymous, United offered little creativity and never looked likely to recover once they fell behind. History of Manchester United in European finals GM Super News reports on how Uni...
Read more

Recap | Conference League final coverage

-
Image
Chelsea v Real Betis This is the place for the best news and stories from the 2025 Conference League Final Author | Lauren W Keep reading for updates from throughout the day and match. Chelsea fans display before kick off. The Chelsea party can start now  | Real Betis 1-4 Chelsea A fantastic second-half performance by Chelsea that has seen them score four goals. Moises Caicedo - who has started all 38 Premier League games this season - had a shot from the edge of the box that took a slight deflection on its way into the net. That has to be game over now  | Real Betis 1-3 Chelsea With seven minutes of left to play, Jadon Sancho has extended Chelsea's lead.  It was a goal delivered by the substitutes bench as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's ball bobbled into the path of Jadon Sancho. The player, who is still on loan from Manchester United, curled the ball beyond Adrian, probably sealing Chelsea's spot in the history books. They will be the only team to have won all four ma...
Read more

How does new signing Cunha fit into Manchester United's plans?

-
Image
A pivotal summer begins for Manchester United Manchester United enter the summer on the back of a bruising Europa League final defeat and one of their worst-ever Premier League campaigns.  Author | Liam C Under new head coach Rúben Amorim, the club faces a defining transfer window, one that could shape their trajectory for the next few years. Maybe even the next decade. Amorim has not shied away from speaking plainly about the scale of the task ahead. United are in urgent need of a reset, and this time, they cannot afford missteps. If the Portuguese coach is to succeed with his preferred 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 formation, the club must fully support him in the market. So where should they begin? Signing Matheus Cunha would be a strong statement of intent. The Brazilian forward was Wolverhampton Wanderers’ standout performer last season, combining work rate with end product. More importantly, he could help solve United’s long-standing attacking problems. United have struggled for goals a...
Read more