Manchester United will play against Tottenham in the Europa League final on May 21 in Bilbao. Despite poor performances in the Premier League, both teams now have the chance to end the season with a major trophy.
United Crushes Bilbao to Reach Final
Manchester United delivered a powerful 4-1 win at Old Trafford against Athletic Bilbao in the semifinal second leg, winning 7-1 on aggregate. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, second-half goals from Mason Mount (2), Casemiro, and Rasmus Hojlund completed the comeback.
Mason Mount Shines Off the Bench
Mount came on in the 62nd minute and quickly turned the game around. His first goal came just 10 minutes later. He later scored again with an incredible long-range shot from near the halfway line in stoppage time.
Tottenham Also Advances
Tottenham beat Bodø/Glimt 2-0 in Norway, completing a 5-1 aggregate win. Goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro sealed the victory, setting up an all-English Europa League final for the second time in six years.
Huge Prize: Champions League Spot
The winner of the Europa League will qualify for next season’s Champions League. This would be a massive reward for Manchester United, who are currently 15th in the Premier League and struggling through their worst season in recent history.
Manager Amorim Eyes First Trophy with United
United manager Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in October, is now one step away from winning his first trophy with the club. “For me it’s the most important because it’s the next one,” Amorim said.
Spurs Hoping to End Trophy Drought
Tottenham hasn’t won a trophy since the League Cup in 2008. Manager Ange Postecoglou has a history of winning titles in his second year at clubs like Celtic and Yokohama, and now he’s close to repeating that success with Spurs.
Chelsea Reaches Conference League Final
In other European action, Chelsea will face Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final after beating Djurgården 5-1 on aggregate.
