The 2025 Europa League final is set to be an all-English affair between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, with Bilbao’s San Mamés Barria stage hosting the highly anticipated match on Wednesday, May 21. The winner will have the chance to rebuild instantly, while the loser faces a harsh summer of introspection.
Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League, with Manchester United 16th, but success on Wednesday would give them both a vital boost. Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou has guided his team through impressive quarterfinal and semifinal triumphs over Eintracht Frankfurt and Bodø/Glimt, respectively.
Manchester United, still unbeaten in the competition, boasts an impressive track record over two legs against Athletic Club in the last four, but required a remarkable comeback in their quarterfinal with Lyon to advance 7-6 on aggregate. Bruno Fernandes will be key for the Red Devils, alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund up front.
For Tottenham, Son Heung-min could start after making his comeback from injury, while Brennan Johnson is likely to get the nod on the opposite flank. The Red Spurs are missing several key players due to injuries, but Postecoglou’s team has performed with impressive maturity and control in their knockout stage victories.
The Europa League final will be a clash of two teams on the up, both seeking silverware for the first time this season. With Manchester United boasting a better coach and player, but Tottenham having the makings of a historic night, the stage is set for an unpredictable and thrilling match at San Mamés Barria.
Source: https://www.si.com/soccer/soccer/tottenham-vs-man-utd-europa-league-final-preview-predictions-lineups-5-21-25