May 8, 2025 – Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will meet in an all-English UEFA Europa League final on May 21, after both clubs sealed commanding semifinal victories on Thursday night.
United overturned an early deficit to defeat Athletic Club 4-1 at Old Trafford, securing a 7-2 aggregate triumph. Meanwhile, Spurs delivered a professional 2-0 win away to Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt, finishing 5-1 over two legs.
The results set up the third all-English final in Europa League and UEFA Cup history. Tottenham previously featured in the inaugural UEFA Cup final in 1972, beating Wolves across two legs. In 2019, Chelsea defeated Arsenal in an all-Premier League showdown in Baku.
The 2025 final will be played at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao — the home ground of Athletic Club, adding a dramatic twist for United, who just eliminated the Basque side in the semifinals.
This showdown promises a gripping conclusion to the European campaign, with both clubs eyeing continental silverware and a guaranteed spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
