The UEFA Europa League 2024/25 is set to be an all-English final. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United – both teams from England – will face each other on Wednesday, 21st May, for the final match.
Manchester United have a bunch of European titles. They have won the Europa League once and the UEFA Champions League thrice. Tottenham has won the Europa League twice, however, their last win was more than 40 years ago. The closest the Spurs came to a European victory in the last 10 years was in 2018/19, when they made it to the UEFA Champions League final. They lost to Liverpool 0–2.
This season, both Tottenham and Man Utd have had a mixed season. In the Premier League, they are placed 17th and 16th, respectively. However, the Red Devils (Man Utd) have remained unbeaten in the Europa League matches. Tottenham is also going strong in the European matches.
The two teams will meet at San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao, on 21 May at 8:00 pm UK time for the showdown. Will the Spurs be able to blaze through the match? Or will the Red Devils lift the trophy? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Europa League final – Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United match.
Where to Watch Europa League Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on TNT Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Wednesday, 21st May 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM UK time
- Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
- Where to watch in the UK: TNT Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
The two teams have faced each other thrice this season – twice in the Premier League and once in the EFL Cup. Tottenham won both League matches, 1–0 in February and 3–0 in September. Manchester United failed to score any goals in these matches.
Their third meeting was in the EFL Cup quarterfinals. Tottenham won this fixture 4–3.
Both teams have narrowly missed European titles in the past. Tottenham lost to Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League final. Manchester United missed the Europa League title in 2021 in a dramatic final match with Villarreal that went into a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw. Villarreal won the shootout 11–10.
Both teams will be eager for a European victory, so Wednesday’s match promises plenty of action.
Head-to-Head Record
Tottenham and Manchester United have faced each other 24 times in the last 10 years. Tottenham won nine matches, Manchester United won 11, while four matches ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Tottenham 1–0 Man Utd (16 February 2025, Premier League)
- Tottenham 4–3 Man Utd (19 December 2024, EFL Cup quarterfinals)
- Man Utd 0–3 Tottenham (29 September 2024, Premier League)
- Man Utd 2–2 Tottenham (14 January 2024 Premier League)
- Tottenham 2–0 Man Utd (19 August 2023, Premier League)
Tottenham Hotspur: Team Analysis and Preview
The Spurs are placed 17th in the Premier League with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 20 losses. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup with an aggregate 1–4 loss to Liverpool in the semifinals. They were also knocked out of the FA Cup in the 4th round. So, the Europa League final may be their only hope to win a trophy this season.
Standout players for the team are forward Brennan Johnson, who leads with 16 goals and 7 assists across all competitions. Captain Heung-Min Son has given nine assists and has netted 12 goals.
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 8 titles
- Premier League: 2 titles
- FA Community Shield: 5 titles
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
- UEFA Cup: 2 titles
- EFL Cup: 4 titles
- Championship: 2 titles
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Brandon Austin, Alfie Whiteman
- Defenders: Pedro Porro (2 goals, 3 assists), Cristian Romero (1 assist), Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Kevin Danso, Archie Gray, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence
- Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski (1 goal, 3 assists), Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison (3 goals, 3 assists), Pape Sarr (2 goals), Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall (2 assists)
- Strikers: Heung-Min Son (3 goals, 1 assist), Brennan Johnson (4 goals, 1 assist), Dominic Solanke (5 goals, 4 assists), Richarlison (1 goal, 1 assist), Wilson Odobert (2 goals), Mathys Tel, Dane Scarlett (1 goal, 1 assist), Mikey Moore (1 goal, 1 assist), Timo Werner, Damola Ajayi (1 goal), Will Lankshear (1 goal)
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Centre-back Kevin Danso transferred from the French club Lens
- Centre-back Luka Vušković transferred from the Croatian club, HNK Hajduk Split
- Midfielder Mathys Tel, on loan from the German club Bayern München
- Goalkeeper Antonín Kinský transferred from the Czech club SK Slavia Prague
Players Out
- Forward Min-Hyuk Yang, on loan to Queens Park Rangers
Injuries Update
- Dane Scarlett: Hernia, ruled out till mid-July 2025
- D. Kulusevski: Knee injury, doubtful for the next match
- J. Maddison: Knee injury, ruled out till late June 2025
- Lucas Bergvall: Ankle injury, ruled out till late May 2025
- Radu Drăgușin: Cruciate ligament injury, ruled out till mid-October 2025
Manchester United: Team Analysis and Preview
Man Utd is placed 16th in the Premier League table with 10 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses. The Red Devils were knocked out of the EFL Cup after a 3–4 loss to Tottenham, and their FA Cup campaign ended in the 5th round.
Key players like striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Diogo Dalot will be missing from the next match due to injuries.
Aggregate Record
- Premier League: 20 titles
- FA Cup: 13 titles
- FA Community Shield: 16 titles
- UEFA Champions League: 3 titles
- EFL Cup: 6 titles
- UEFA Europa League: 1 title
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
- UEFA Super Cup: 1 title
- FIFA Club World Cup: 1 title
- Championship: 2 titles
Squad
- Goalkeeper: André Onana
- Defenders: Diogo Dalot (3 goals), Harry Maguire (2 goals, 1 assist), Lisandro Martínez (1 assist), Matthijs De Ligt, N. Mazraoui (1 assist), Victor Lindelöf, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro (1 goal, 1 assist), Jonny Evans, Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass, Tyler Fredricson, G. Kukonki
- Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (7 goals, 4 assists), Casemiro (2 goals, 2 assists), M. Ugarte (1 goal, 4 assists), K. Mainoo (2 goals, 1 assist), C. Eriksen (2, goals, 2 assists), Mason Mount (2 goals), Toby Collyer, Jack Fletcher, Jayce Fitzgerald, Jack Moorhouse, S. Koné
- Strikers: R. Højlund (6 goals, 2 assists), A. Garnacho (1 goal, 4 assists), Amad Diallo (2 goals, 1 assist), Joshua Zirkzee (2 goals, 1 assist), Chido Obi
2025 Transactions
Players In
- Defender D. León transferred from the Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño
- Left-back Patrick Dorgu transferred from the Italian club Lecce
- Defender Ayden Heaven transferred from Arsenal Sub 21
Players Out
- Defender Tyrell Malacia, on loan to the Dutch club, PSV
- Forward Marcus Rashford, on loan to Aston Villa
- Midfielder Daniel Gore, on loan to Rotherham United
- Forward Antony, on loan to the Spanish club, Real Betis
Injuries Update
- Toby Collyer: Knock injury; doubtful for next match
- Matthijs De Ligt: Knock injury; ruled out for one week
- Diogo Dalot: Calf injury, ruled out till late May 2025
- Ayden Heaven: Physical discomfort, doubtful for next match
- Amad Diallo: Ankle injury; out for the season
- Lisandro Martínez: Cruciate ligament injury; ruled out till January 2026
- Joshua Zirkzee: Hamstring injury; ruled out for the season
- Lenny Yoro: Foot injury, ruled out till late May 2025
Europa League Season Highlights: Key Stats and Insights
| Tottenham | Stats | Manchester United |
| 4 | League position | 3 |
| 9 | Won | 9 |
| 3 | Drawn | 5 |
| 2 | Lost | 0 |
| 27 | Goals scored | 35 |
| 13 | Goals conceded | 18 |
| 14 | Goal difference | 17 |
| 52.36% | Ball possession% | 56.5% |
| 84.36% | Passing accuracy % | 86.08% |
| 42 (3 avg per match) | Saves | 41 (2.93 avg per match) |
| 5 | Clean sheets | 3 |
| 186 | Total goal attempts made | 246 |
Tottenham Hotspur: Home and Away Record in the Europa League
Home Matches:
- Won against Qarabag FK 3–0 (27 September 2024, Matchday 1 of 8)
- Won against AZ Alkmaar 1–0 (25 October 2024, Matchday 3 of 8)
- Draw with Roma 2–2 (29 November 2024, Matchday 5 of 8)
- Won against IF Elfsborg 3–0 (31 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Won against AZ Alkmaar 3–1 (14 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 2 of 2)
- Draw with Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 (10 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Bodø/Glimt 3–1 (2 May 2025, Semifinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Won against Ferencváros 1–2 (3 October 2024, Matchday 2 of 8)
- Lost to Galatasaray 3–2 (8 November 2024, Matchday 4 of 8)
- Draw with Rangers 1–1 (13 December 2024, Matchday 6 of 8)
- Won against Hoffenheim 3–2 (24 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Lost to AZ Alkmaar 1–0 (7 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Eintracht Frankfurt 1–0 (18 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 2 of 2)
- Won against Bodø/Glimt 2–0 (9th May 2025, Semifinal, Leg 2 of 2)
Manchester United: Home and Away Form in the Europa League
Home Matches:
- Draw with Twente 1–1 (26 September 2024, Matchday 1 of 8)
- Won against PAOK 2–0 (8 November 2024, Matchday 4 of 8)
- Won against Bodø/Glimt 3–2 (29 November 2025, Matchday 5 of 8)
- Won against Rangers 2–1 (24 January 2025, Matchday 7 of 8)
- Won against Real Sociedad 4–1 (14 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 2 of 2)
- Won against Lyon 5–4 (18 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 2 of 2)
- Won against Athletic Club 4–1 (9th May 2025, Semifinal, Leg 2 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Draw with 3–3 (4 October 2025, Matchday 2 of 8)
- Draw with Fenerbahçe 1–1 (25 October 2024, Matchday 3 of 8)
- Won against FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 (13 December 2024, Matchday 6 of 8)
- Won against FCSB 0–2 (31 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Draw with Real Sociedad 1–1 (7 March, Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2)
- Draw with Lyon 2–2 (11 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Athletic Club 3–0 (2nd May 2025, Semifinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Tottenham vs Manchester United: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Tottenham (1) | x | Manchester United (2) |
| 11/6 | 7/3 | 7/5 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 5/7 | 21/20 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 20/21 | 20/23 |
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