Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that he knows one of Tottenham’s biggest strengths ahead of the 2025 Europa League final next Wednesday.
The Red Devils are within touching distance of major silverware and Ruben Amorim could still lift his first trophy as Manchester United manager before the season is out.
United reached the Europa League final after the Red Devils overcame La Liga club Athletic Club across both legs of their semi-final encounters this month.
The Red Devils defeated the Spanish side 3-0 in the first leg in Bilbao before United came from behind against Athletic Club to seal a 4-1 win at Old Trafford.
United must capture the Europa League trophy this season if the Red Devils want to secure their return to Europe for the 2025-26 campaign under Amorim.
The Red Devils languish in 16th place in the Premier League table and United are unable to secure a place in any European tournament through their league standing.
However, a potential United victory over Tottenham in the 2025 Europa League final in Bilbao would open a path back to the Champions League for Amorim’s men.
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Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Premier League side Tottenham before Man Utd’s Europa League final encounter
Tottenham punched their ticket to the Europa League final after Spurs picked up two wins over Bodo/Glimt across the two legs of their semi-final run in the tournament.
Spurs defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the home leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month before Tottenham travelled away and defeated the Norwegian side 2-0.
Ange Postecoglou’s men, much like Ruben Amorim’s side, have struggled in the 2024-25 Premier League campaign and Tottenham are 17th in the table.
Spurs are in the same position as United for trying to secure European football for next season, with the Europa League being their last real shot of securing it.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Amorim believes that a “key point” for United in the all-English Europa League final showdown will be the “set pieces” from Tottenham.
“Set pieces are going to be a key point,” he explained.
“They are really strong on that because they win a lot of corners so that is a key point.”
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Ruben Amorim makes his feelings clear on Man Utd as a club ahead of the Europa League final vs Tottenham
Amorim has insisted that United still remain a “top club” amid their turbulent season and the Red Devils’ rich history and support are a reminder of the stature of the club.
“It’s easier for us in other countries to understand how big Manchester United is,” he said.
“Sometimes people here forget about that, but when you come from abroad, you understand this is Manchester United.
“No matter the context, you feel the history and that’s why this club will always be a top club because of the past and everything around it.”
The Europa League final between United and Tottenham will be held at Athletic Club’s San Mames Stadium, with kick-off slated for 8pm UK time on 21st May.