Tottenham breaks curse at Basque cathedral, cup finally arrives in north London

Postecoglou kept his promise: Tottenham defeated Manchester United (1:0) in the Europa League final, the deciding goal was scored by Brennan Johnson

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The trophy that Tottenham have long dreamed of is finally in the hands of captain Son, Photo: Reuters
The trophy that Tottenham have long dreamed of is finally in the hands of captain Son, Photo: Reuters
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Ažurirano: 21.05.2025. 23:33h
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It was an ugly final, without much real football, a memorable move, but for the fans from north London who have the color white in their hearts - the most beautiful in this century, but also during the last four decades.

Tottenham has broken the curse, Tottenham is no longer a team that doesn't win trophies - Ainge Postecoglou's team has "embrace" the Europa League trophy.

Spurs defeated Manchester United in the final at the Basque cathedral "San Mames" in Bilbao - 1:0. The hero is Brennan Johnson, who scored in the 42nd minute after a confused reaction from the "devil".

Everything
photo: Sofascore

But the heroes are also Mickey van de Ven, who saved his team attractively from the goal line, Guglielmo Vicario with a miraculous intervention in the 97th minute, and Postecoglou, who in the second half abandoned his principles and attacking football and defended the advantage for great success... For the cup, for a place in the Champions League.

The Greek-rooted Australian expert said at the start of the season that he always wins trophies in his second year at a club, was the butt of many jokes during a poor season in the Premier League, but in the end he kept his promise...

The first trophy since 2008 when they won the English League Cup, and the first in Europe since 1984 in the same competition. In total, this is Tottenham's fourth trophy in UEFA competitions.

Manchester United? The giants have probably hit rock bottom this season like never before in the last 30 years. The Europa League could have fixed everything or overshadowed everything bad, but that didn't happen either. A trophyless season and a 16th place in the Premier League best speak to where United are today.

Still, this was Tottenham's night, a night that will be long remembered in north London, and pictures of captain Son with the trophy will adorn every stadium of this club.

22h58PM

CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - Tottenham are no longer losers, Tottenham have won the Europa League. The club from north London has won the cup for the first time since 2008, and after four decades has reached a European trophy.

Tottenham - Manchester United 1:0, the scorer of the memorable goal in a performance to forget was Brennan Johnson.

At the beginning of the season, Ajdz Postecoglou promised that he would bring a trophy to the club he coaches after two seasons in his career - the gentleman from Austria kept his promise.

22h56PM

97 ' - Great chance for United, Shaw headed the ball, but Vicary made a wonderful save.

22h50PM

90' - There will be seven more minutes of extra time added by Felix Zweier.

22h47PM

88 ' - The match is coming to an end, but right now the most interesting moments are the scuffles between Romero and Maguire.

22h40PM

81 ' - United is trying, Tottenham has completely withdrawn...

22h33PM

75 ' - United are becoming more and more dangerous. Garnaço shot, but Vicario is safe.

22h32PM

72 ' - Maybe United's best move - Mazraui crossed, but Bruno headed it badly.

Bruno Fernandes
photo: Reuters
22h31PM

71 ' - Mijenja and Amorim - Zirkze and Garnaćo entered, Hojlund and Mount left. 

22h29PM

70 ' - An interesting fact about the last 20 minutes: United conceded the first goal in a match for the 31st time this season - the most of any Premier League team in all competitions.

22h27PM

68 ' - Brennan Johnson scored the goal, but if Tottenham wins, Mickey van de Ven will also be a great hero - he attractively cleared the Dutchman from the goal line after a mistake by Vicary and a shot by Hoylund.

22h26PM

67 ' - It's time for Tottenham's captain: Son comes on for Richarlison.

22h22PM

63 ' - Finally, Tottenham's counterattack, Bissum pulled it off brilliantly, passed it to Solanki, but the Spurs striker reacted desperately.

22h17PM

60 ' - An hour has passed, but the goal from the first half didn't change anything - it's still poor football for a final.

United is keeping the ball at their feet more, trying, but for now Tottenham is responding excellently defensively.

22h04PM

46' - The final continues, Tottenham is currently closer to the Europa League trophy.

21h49PM

The 1st half is over. - it wasn't a memorable 45 minutes, but for the fans from north London the most important thing is that their team is leading.

Tottenham - Manchester United 1:0, the scorer in the 42nd minute was Brennan Johnson.

Tottenham
photo: Reuters
21h43PM

42 - GOOOOOL! The lullaby in Bilbao was interrupted by Brennan Johnson, Tottenham leads 1:0.

After a nice move by Spurs, Pape Sarr crossed from the left, and the Welsh master took advantage of the confusion of Luke Shaw and the Devils' defense. 

Brennan Johnson
photo: Reuters
21h38PM

35 ' - Little good football has been seen in the Basque Country so far - real chances and goals await.

21h31PM

30 ' - Amad Diallo is the most dangerous on the field, Udogi has a lot of problems with him. 

21h17PM

16 ' - Great chance for United - Vicario misjudged the flight of the ball from the corner kick, it reached Amad Diallo, who shot dangerously, but wide of the goal.

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photo: Reuters

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