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UEFA Europa League Final 2024/25: Match Statistics​

Final Score​

• Tottenham Hotspur: 1
• Manchester United: 0
• Goal: Brennan Johnson (42') — deflected in off Luke Shaw (own goal)

Key Stats​

Category	Tottenham	Man United
Possession (%)	35%	65%
Total Attempts	3	14
Attacks	23	65
Corners Taken	4	5
Passing Accuracy (%)	67%	86%
Passes Completed	126	462
Passes Attempted	188	538
Balls Recovered	31	34
Offsides	1	2
Saves	3	0
Distance Covered (km)	112.2	105.1
Yellow Cards	3	4
Red Cards	0	0

Goalkeeping Highlights​

• Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham): Made several crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet.
• Micky van de Ven (Tottenham): Executed a vital goal-line clearance to deny Rasmus Højlund an equalizer. Sky Sports+11Reuters+11The Irish Sun+11

Tactical Overview​

• Tottenham: Employed a compact defensive strategy, capitalizing on a counter-attack that led to the only goal.
• Manchester United: Dominated possession but struggled to convert opportunities into goals.

 

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Spurs Edge United to Clinch Historic Europa League Title​

Tottenham Hotspur secured their first European silverware in over four decades with a gritty 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés. The lone goal of the match came in the 42nd minute, when a deflected shot from Brennan Johnson ricocheted off Luke Shaw and past a stranded goalkeeper.


Despite Manchester United enjoying the lion’s share of possession and territory, Spurs displayed resilience, tactical discipline, and a touch of fortune to see out the victory and end their 17-year wait for a major trophy.

Tactical Breakdown​

Tottenham (Manager: Ange Postecoglou)​

Postecoglou's men approached the match with a clear plan: soak up pressure and strike on the break. Their compact defensive structure frustrated Manchester United's attackers, and despite limited offensive forays, their discipline paid off. Yves Bissouma and Micky van de Ven were standout performers, disrupting United’s rhythm throughout.

Manchester United (Manager: Erik ten Hag)​

United dominated possession and piled on the pressure, but their lack of a clinical edge in the final third proved costly. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both came close, but Spurs' back line held firm. Despite a flurry of late corners and attacking substitutions, the breakthrough never came.

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Man of the Match: Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)​

The Italian goalkeeper was instrumental in Tottenham’s clean sheet, making three crucial saves and commanding his box with authority. His performance under pressure highlighted his growing reputation as a top-class shot-stopper.

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Conclusion​

Tottenham’s triumph in Bilbao marks a significant milestone in the club’s history. After years of near-misses, heartbreaks, and rebuilds, they finally delivered a major European trophy. For Manchester United, it’s another campaign ending in disappointment and questions about their ability to deliver on the big stage.

 

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