Frank Christian
This year’s Europa League final is poised to be memorable, but not in a positive way, as Manchester United faces Tottenham Hotspur in what will be the lowest-ranked final since the tournament’s rebranding in the 2009-10 season.
Currently, Tottenham is hanging by a thread in the Premier League, sitting at 17th place, while Manchester United is just a step ahead at 16th. This matchup is more about restoring dignity than claiming glory for two clubs that were once part of Europe’s top tier.
Previously, Sevilla held the record for the lowest domestic finish for a Europa League champion, having won the title in 2023 despite ending up 12th in La Liga.
In 2010, Fulham made headlines by reaching the final after finishing 12th in the Premier League, but never before has a team made it to this stage from as low on the table as the current qualifiers.
The Sporting News will detail important information regarding the match, including viewing options, kickoff times, and the latest team updates.
Tottenham vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
For fans in the UK, here’s how to catch the 2025 Europa League final:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+
Viewers can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming available through Discovery+.
What time does Tottenham vs. Man United kick off?
The Europa League final is scheduled to occur at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, kicking off on Wednesday, May 21, at 9:00 p.m. local time, which corresponds to 8:00 p.m. BST for viewers in the UK.
Tottenham vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news
While Amorim utilized many of his key players on Friday to keep them sharp, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou opted for a different strategy at Villa Park, deploying a rotated lineup to keep some tactics discreet.
Although he performed admirably against Aston Villa, Antonin Kinsky is anticipated to relinquish the goalkeeper role to Guglielmo Vicario for their crucial clash on Wednesday. Spurs are also expected to reintroduce several returning players, including Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro, Brennan Johnson, and Dominic Solanke.
Club captain Heung-min Son, having just made his first start following a foot injury, may keep his spot after an impressive performance. However, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Timo Werner, Lucas Bergvall, and Radu Dragusin face absences and will be sidelined during the final.
In the attacking role, Solanke appears ready to take charge of the scoring, having netted goals in four consecutive matches against Manchester United.
Tottenham predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Sarr, Bissouma, Bentancur — Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Injured: Kulusevski, Maddison, Werner, Bergvall, Dragusin.
Suspended: None.
Bruno Fernandes has consistently found the net in European competition this season, tying for the top spot in the Golden Boot race with seven goals, coupled with four assists. Right behind him is Rasmus Hojlund, another contender with six goals this season.
Mason Mount and Amad Diallo breathed life into Manchester United’s struggling offense during their second-leg victory over Athletic Club, providing the necessary spark just when it was needed.
However, challenges loom as defensive players Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, and Diogo Dalot are uncertainties ahead of the final, while Lisandro Martinez and Joshua Zirkzee have both been ruled out until the next season.
Man United predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Lindelof, Maguire, Yoro — Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu — Diallo, Fernandes — Hojlund.
Injured: De Ligt, Yoro, Dalot, Martinez, Zirkzee.
Suspended: None.
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