Manchester United’s domestic campaign will officially come to an end on Sunday, but most fans have already turned their attention to Bilbao.
With the Red Devils stuck in their worst-ever Premier League finish, hopes of salvaging the season rest entirely on a massive midweek clash that could change the narrative entirely.
United face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, with pressure mounting and confidence building in equal measure as the match draws closer.
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Ruben Amorim, brought in to steady the ship mid-season, has transformed the club’s fortunes in Europe, giving supporters a real sense of momentum and purpose again.
And with Basque officials on edge due to the all-English nature of the final in Athletic Club’s backyard, the stage is set for a gripping conclusion to United’s turbulent year.
Manchester United’s Europa League form has been night and day compared to their domestic troubles, and all signs suggest Amorim’s side are peaking at just the right time.
Fourteen games unbeaten in the competition — including dominant aggregate wins over Real Sociedad, Lyon, and Athletic Club — have proven United’s status as deserving finalists.
The stats from SofaScore paint a clear picture: no team in this season’s competition has scored more goals or generated a higher expected goals (xG) total than United.
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Averaging 2.50 goals per game and 2.24 xG, they’ve overwhelmed opponents with sheer firepower, ranking third for big chances per game and second for total shots.
Even with defensive flaws — 22nd in clean sheet percentage and ninth for goals conceded — United’s attacking output has more than made up for their vulnerabilities.
They’re also second in average ball possession (57.3%), suggesting that Amorim’s side are not only dangerous in front of goal but control matches with growing authority.
For a club that’s often accused of lacking identity, United have found one in Europe this season — direct, ruthless, and relentless.
Paul Scholes recently tipped United to win, pointing to the club’s “winning mentality” in big games, something supporters hope will shine through once again.
As long as the goals continue to flow, United will feel confident of burying the ghosts of 2021 and ending their season with silverware in style.
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