Overview
- Tottenham advanced to the Europa League final with a 5-1 aggregate victory over Bodo/Glimt, while Manchester United defeated Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate.
- The final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao will determine which team earns a Champions League spot next season, crucial for both clubs given their poor league form.
- Tottenham, currently 16th in the Premier League, aim to claim their first European trophy since 1984 and first silverware since 2008.
- Manchester United, sitting 15th in the league, seek to salvage their season with their first Europa League title under manager Ruben Amorim.
- Tottenham have already beaten Manchester United three times this season, raising the stakes for their all-English final encounter.