It will be an all-English affair in the Europa League final, as Tottenham Hotspur take on Manchester United.
Both teams have struggled badly in the Premier League this season, but a victory in the Europa League final would secure major silverware, in addition to booking a spot in the league stage of the 2025-26 Champions League.
There is so much on the line for both teams, and it is set to be a fascinating conclusion to the tournament.
Man United were excellent in the semi-finals of the competition, recording a 7-1 aggregate success over Athletic Bilbao, who have missed out on the chance to win the trophy in front of their own supporters.
Tottenham, meanwhile, were 5-1 winners over Bodo/Glimt on aggregate, and the North London club are looking to win a trophy which could potentially save manager Ange Postecoglou‘s job.
Man United have previously won this competition, triumphing in 2017, while Spurs have lifted the UEFA Cup twice – in 1972 and 1984, and the latter are bidding to secure silverware for the first time since 2008.
Tottenham have actually beaten Man United on three occasions during the 2024-25 campaign, triumphing in both of their Premier League games, in addition to a League Cup fixture towards the end of last year.
Here, Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where the 2025 Europa League final will take place, as well as how to watch it and who the favourites are to lift the prestigious trophy.
When and where will the 2025 Europa League final take place?
The final of the Europa League will take place on Wednesday, May 21 in Bilbao, Spain.
Athletic’s glorious San Mames stadium will host the showpiece event, and it will be the eleventh tournament final to feature two teams from the same association, while it will be the third all-English final.
The new San Mames stadium opened in 2013, and it has a capacity in excess of 50,000.
Man United recorded a 3-0 victory over Athletic on their visit to the stadium in the semi-finals of the competition, which could give the 20-time English champions an edge ahead of the contest.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm BST.
How can UK viewers watch Tottenham vs. Man United in the Europa League final?
Man United and Tottenham fans based in England will be able to watch the final live on TNT Sports.
TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the European fixture live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Details of where else in the world to watch the Europa League final are available on UEFA’s official website.
Tottenham’s route to the final:
League phase position: 4th (W5 D2 L1)
Last 16: Tottenham beat AZ 3-2 on aggregate
Quarter-finals: Tottenham beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on aggregate
Semi-finals: Tottenham beat Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate
Man United’s route to the final:
League phase position: 3rd (W5 D3)
Last 16: Man United beat Real Sociedad 5-2 on aggregate
Quarter-finals: Man United beat Lyon 7-6 on aggregate
Semi-finals: Man United beat Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate
Who are the favourites?
Two weeks before the 2025 Europa League final, here is the current Opta supercomputer prediction on who will win between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao.
Man Utd win the trophy in 50.7% of the 10,000 current simulations, compared to 49.3% won by Spurs. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Aa8yGchqS0
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) May 8, 2025
Opta’s supercomputer has given the Red Devils a 50.7% chance of lifting the Europa League trophy, with Tottenham at 49.3%.
Man United have also been placed as the slight favourites by the majority of bookmakers, but the indications are that it will be an incredibly close final between the Premier League rivals.
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