Tottenham Hotspur have clinched the 2025 UEFA Europa League title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Manchester United at San Mamés Stadium, bringing an end to a 17-year wait for a major trophy.
The only goal of the final came in the 42nd minute when Brennan Johnson pounced on a fortunate deflection off Luke Shaw and calmly slotted past André Onana at the near post. It was a moment of instinct and sharpness from Johnson — and it turned out to be the moment that wrote Spurs into European history.
Despite Manchester United dominating the second half with 16 total shots and 6 on target, they couldn't break down a resilient Spurs defense. A crucial goalline clearance by Van de Ven from Højlund’s header and late heroics from Guglielmo Vicario, including a vital stoppage-time save from Shaw, preserved the clean sheet.
Spurs held firm, not registering a single shot in the second half, but managed to hold their ground with solid defending and tactical discipline. The xG battle ended narrowly in their favor (1.01 vs 0.85), reflecting the tightness of the encounter.
Manager Ange Postecoglou had boldly claimed he wins titles in his second seasons — and he has lived up to that promise. Spurs now return home to wrap up their Premier League campaign against Brighton, while United will look to bounce back as they host Aston Villa.
For Tottenham and their fans — the wait is over. Europa League champions, 2025.
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