New Delhi: Bilbao Stadium is all set to host the Europa League final tonight as Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester United at San Mames Stadium. Both teams had a woeful Premier League season, just finishing above the relegation zone, but salvation can only arrive for one in northern Spain.
Spurs have won the UEFA Cup twice before it got changed to the Europa League back in 1972 and 1984, so winning could end their long-desired trophy drought. Their last final appearance in the 2018-19 Champions League saw them lose 2-0 to the Merseyside giants.
Ange Postecoglou’s side made it through to the decider with a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over Bodo/Glimt. After finishing fourth in the League phase, Spurs went on a winning streak as they defeated Alkmaar and Eintracht Frankfurt before dispatching Bodo. On the road to the final, they have won nine of 14 matches in this season’s Europa League.
On the other hand, Manchester United’s road to the final has been anything but straightforward, blending dominant performances with moments of sheer drama. Their semi-final triumph over Athletic Bilbao was a statement in itself, dismantling the Spanish side with a comprehensive 3-0 win away from home before completing the job with a 4-1 victory at Old Trafford. That performance followed an unforgettable quarter-final clash against Lyon where United saw a two-goal lead slip into a two-goal deficit in extra time before mounting a late comeback and sealing a sensational 7-6 aggregate victory, courtesy of Harry Maguire’s decisive strike.
Across the campaign, United have displayed their attacking firepower, netting 35 goals in the competition so far. Bruno Fernandes has led the charge with seven goals, supported by the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and others. Under Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils remain unbeaten in Europe this season, and if they manage to lift the trophy, they would join an elite group of clubs to win the competition without a single loss.
Will Man United add another feather to their cap, or will Tottenham Hotspur lift their first trophy after 17 years? Before the drama unfolds, let’s take a closer look at which team holds the edge heading into this titanic showdown.
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Team news
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim brought seven regular players back in the squad against Chelsea, while Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou rested players and played with a weak team against Aston Villa. Guglielmo Vicario is set to return between the Spurs posts, replacing Antonin Kinsky while Rodrigo Bentancur, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Pedro Porro are also in line for a recall. Skipper Heung-min Son, who returned from a foot injury, started against Aston Villa and is expected to retain his place in the front three. However, Spurs will remain without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Man United are boosted by the return to form of captain Bruno Fernandes, who sits joint-top of the Europa League scoring charts with seven goals. Rasmus Hojlund, who trails close behind on six is expected to partner him in attack. United could also call on Mason Mount and Amad Diallo to bolster their misfiring frontline, following their impactful performances in the semi-final win over Athletic. However, the Red Devils face concerns in defence with Lisandro Martinez ruled out for the season and Matthijs de Ligt doubtful. Recently recovered players Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee and Diogo Dalot may feature but their match fitness remains a concern.
Head-to-head
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have locked horns 204 times. The Red Devils hold the advantage as they have emerged as winners on 96 occasions, while the Spurs have won just 57. Both sides have played 51 games that ended up as draws. This will be the fourth time in the Europa League final that two sides from the same nation will fight against each other. Spurs have all three of their meetings this season twice in the Premier League and once in the League Cup.
Predicted lineup
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Manchester United: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Bernardo; Doku, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland
When, where, and how to watch the Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United match in India?
As Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are all set to lock horns at the San Mames Stadium at 12:30 am, fans can live stream the match on the SonyLiv app and website. The same will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten 1, Ten 2, Ten 3, Ten 5 and HD channels.
Match prediction
The match between Spurs and Man United will be an end-to-end contest as both clubs will aim to save their season by winning the trophy. Man United will second Europa League trophy if they win, while Spurs will win their first trophy in the last 17 years. The match is quite unpredictable as both teams look solid as they look to secure a Champions League spot.
Final Scoreline: Tottenham 1-3 Man United
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will fight for the Europa League trophy at San Mames Stadium tonight. But before the action kicks off, let’s examine which team has the upper hand over the other. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
