Tottenham vs Manchester United: Everything on the Line in the 2025 Europa League Final

Two of England’s biggest clubs face off in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday, May 21 — but don’t let the names fool you. Tottenham and Manchester United arrive in Bilbao as battered squads hoping to rescue their disappointing seasons with a much-needed European title.

Injury Woes and Struggling Form

Both teams enter the final severely undermanned. Tottenham will be without Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski and rising star Lucas Bergvall, while Pape Sarr limped off with an apparent injury in their last outing. A bright spot for Spurs is the return of Son Heung-Min, who looked sharp in his most recent appearance.

Manchester United’s injury list is equally concerning. Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martínez, and Joshua Zirkzee are all confirmed absentees, while Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt are both doubtful. As a result, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelöf are expected to anchor the backline in what could be their most important match of the season.

Desperation Meets Prestige

This final carries plenty of prestige, but make no mistake — it’s desperation that truly defines the mood. Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League with a staggering 21 losses, while Manchester United aren’t far ahead in 16th with 18 defeats. Both clubs have won just one of their last ten league games. This final is about pride, redemption — and a Champions League lifeline.

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham (expected XI):
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Johnson, Solanke, Richarlison; Son

Manchester United (expected XI):
Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Diallo, Højlund, Fernandes

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