Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought in spectacular fashion, clinching the 2025 UEFA Europa League title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao.
The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute, when Brennan Johnson’s shot deflected off Luke Shaw, wrong-footing United goalkeeper André Onana and giving Spurs the crucial lead.
Although Manchester United dominated possession and mounted heavy pressure throughout the second half, Tottenham’s defense stood firm, led by Micky van de Ven and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Van de Ven’s goal-line clearance in the closing stages preserved the North London club’s narrow advantage.
This win marks Tottenham’s first major trophy since their League Cup triumph in 2008, and their first European silverware since the 1984 UEFA Cup—ending decades of near-misses and heartbreak.
In his debut season, new manager Ange Postecoglou has etched his name into club history, delivering silverware and securing Champions League qualification for the 2025/26 season.
Spurs fans across the globe erupted in celebration as the final whistle confirmed their return to the top of European football.
