Island dominates Europa League: Man United and Spurs make it to English final
Manchester United are languishing in the league, but after a disappointing season, the Red Devils still have hope of winning the Europa League title. After their semi-final victory over Bilbao, they face Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English final.
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have reached the final of the English Europa League. Following a 3-0 victory in the first leg against Athletic Bilbao, the Red Devils also beat the Spanish side 4-1 (0-1) in the return leg. Tottenham won 2-0 (0-0) against Norwegian surprise team FC Bodö/Glimt, having won the first encounter 3-1.
The final will take place on May 21 (9 p.m./RTL) in Bilbao, and the winner will secure a Champions League spot. For Manchester United and Tottenham, it's a great opportunity to salvage what has been a complete disaster for both teams. In the Premier League, the clubs are currently in 15th and 16th place, respectively.
Even Crown Princess and Prince do not help BodöIn Manchester, the hosts initially controlled the game – until defender Harry Maguire misplaced a pass. A few seconds later, Mikel Jauregizar gave the visitors the lead (31'). In the second half, however, Mason Mount (72', 90+1), Casemiro (79'), and Rasmus Höjlund (85') turned the game around and ensured that Bilbao's dream of a final in their own stadium was finally dashed.
In front of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Prince Sverre Magnus, Bodö, the first Norwegian club ever to reach a European semifinal, pushed for the opening goal. However, it didn't come. Instead, Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke put the visitors ahead in the 63rd minute. Shortly after, Pedro Porro sealed the victory in the 69th minute.
The only previous all-English finals in the Europa League or its predecessor, the UEFA Cup, have been in 1972 (Tottenham vs. Wolverhampton) and 2019 (Chelsea vs. Arsenal). For United, this is their first Europa League final since 2021, while Spurs last appeared in the Champions League final in 2019.
Source: ntv.de, dbe/sid
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