The 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League final will unfold tonight, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, with Manchester United facing Tottenham Hotspur in an all-English showdown. Both Premier League clubs enter the contest with hopes of salvaging underwhelming domestic campaigns by lifting the Europa League trophy and securing a much-coveted berth in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM WAT (9:00 PM CEST), with German referee Felix Zwayer officiating.
Manchester United, led by manager Ruben Amorim, arrive in Bilbao unbeaten in European competition this season, having edged Lyon 7-6 on aggregate in the quarter-finals and dismantled Athletic Bilbao 7-1 across two legs in the semi-finals.
Tottenham’s journey to the final included solid victories over Eintracht Frankfurt and Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt, with standout performers like Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson expected to play pivotal roles. The return of James Maddison could further bolster Spurs’ creative options in midfield.
Both teams have struggled domestically, finishing 16th and 17th respectively in the Premier League, but their paths to the final reflect contrasting styles—United’s potent attack versus Tottenham’s counterattacking resolve.
Predicted lineups include key players such as Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes for United, and Solanke and Maddison for Spurs. The match is anticipated to be intense, with the midfield battle and defensive vulnerabilities likely to determine the outcome.
In betting markets, United are slight favourites to lift the trophy at 4/6 odds, with strong support for “Both Teams to Score” and “Over 2.5 Goals” due to both sides’ attacking flair. With goals expected, a tight contest is forecast, and the prediction tips Manchester United to triumph 3-2 after extra time, sealing their European resurgence in what promises to be a thrilling finale.
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