Manchester United and Tottenham are fighting to salvage their seasons when they meet in the Europa League final tonight.
For just the fifth time in history, two English sides meet in the final of a major European competition with Champions League qualification also on the line in Bilbao.
A showdown between the clubs sat 16th and 17th in the Premier League has been described as ‘shambolic’ – breaking records and setting a new bar in ineptitude back home.
United and Tottenham have lost 18 and 21 games respectively in the Premier League this season and for Ange Postecoglou, he faces an uncertain future whatever happens in the Basque Country tonight.
Ruben Amorim, who described his United side as ‘the worst in club history’ earlier this year, could find himself under similar pressure should his side wilt on the grandest stage.
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Europe has offered respite and hope for both teams this season and now there is light at the end of the dark tunnel for one of them.
Metro’s LIVE blog will bring you all the match build-up from Bilbao, confirmed team news and starting XIs, latest goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage throughout the evening.
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May 21, 2025 5:20 pm
Tottenham team news – Bergvall out by Sarr available
Tony Mogan
Lucas Bergvall travelled with the Spurs squad, sparking hopes he could be available after the ankle ligament injury he suffered at the end of May.
Ange Postecoglou confirmed he will have no role to play tonight this week however. Pape Sarr, who limped off against Aston Villa last week, is available.
Tottenham Hotspur Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa League Final 2025
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May 21, 2025 5:14 pm
Man Utd team news – Yoro, Dalot and Zirkzee available
Tony Mogan
Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot returned to training this week and were joined by Joshua Zirkzee, a shock inclusion after a hamstring injury that was thought to have ended his season.
Manchester United Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Europa League Final 2025
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The Dutch forward has missed United’s last eight games with a hamstring injury but will be another option for Ruben Amorim tonight.
Matthijs de Ligt however is ruled out.
May 21, 2025 5:09 pm
How to watch Tottenham vs Man Utd tonight
Tony Mogan
Fans can watch the Europa League final for free on discovery+. All you need to do is register a free account on discovery+ without signing up to a package and you’ll be able to tune in to the game.
Of course, we’d much rather you stuck it out with us for the evening.
May 21, 2025 5:09 pm
Good evening!
Tony Mogan
It all comes down to this. After wretched Premier League seasons that have set new standards in mediocrity, Tottenham and Manchester United have the chance to salvage something special in Bilbao tonight.
For Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim, it’s one final shoot-out to save their seasons.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm tonight but there is plenty to get through as we count down to the opening whistle.
Previews - UEFA Europa League Final 2025
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