Tottenham Hotspur clinched the 2025 UEFA Europa League title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on May 21, 2025. This triumph ended a 17-year trophy drought for Spurs, marking their first major silverware since the 2008 League Cup and their first European title since 1984 
The decisive goal came in the 42nd minute when Brennan Johnson capitalized on a defensive lapse by United, bundling the ball into the net following a cross from Pape Sarr . Despite having only 29% possession and three shots during the match, Tottenham’s defense held firm against United’s attacks . Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario made crucial saves, including a stoppage-time header from Luke Shaw, while defender Micky van de Ven cleared a potential equalizer off the line .
This victory not only secured Tottenham’s third UEFA Cup/Europa League title but also guaranteed their qualification for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League . The win served as vindication for manager Ange Postecoglou, who had promised success in his second season . Cristian Romero was named Man of the Match for his outstanding defensive performance .
Post-match celebrations were heartfelt, with captain Son Heung-min lifting the trophy amidst jubilant scenes . Midfielder James Maddison, despite missing the match due to injury, joined the festivities on the pitch with his family . Former Spurs player Jamie O’Hara expressed his elation live on talkSPORT, highlighting the emotional significance of the win for long-suffering fans .
