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Rabat – Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have one last chance to save their seasons tonight as they face off in the Europa League final at San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain.
Kick-off is set at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1) and fans can tune in live on BeIN Sports 1, CBS Sports network, BeIN Sports 1 English, Paramount+Us, TNT Sports 1.
After finishing 16th, their worst Premier League placing since 1992, Manchester United head to Bilbao with everything on the line. A Europa League win would not only rescue their season but also secure Champions League football and give them a fresh start, as well as a financial windfall in 2025–26.
Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim talked about how important this game is: “The feeling of winning can help us have the strength to do every job we have to do. We have a lot to do in our club, not just winning tomorrow, but tomorrow will be massive for us and our fans,” he said in the pre-match press conference.
Manchester United welcome back to the fore Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot, and Leny Yoro to the squad, while Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined.
Defensively, United have struggled all season, conceding 54 goals and ranking among the ten worst back lines in the Premier League.
Up front, all eyes are on Bruno Fernandes, their most productive player with 19 goals and 17 assists. And with Amad Diallo back from injury and likely to start, United will have an extra spark on the counter that could tear up Tottenham’s defense.
Tottenham finished 17th, their worst Premier League season ever, so they head to Bilbao with a lot to fix. Beating Manchester United would end their 17-year trophy wait, give them a first European title since 1984, and secure a place in next year’s Champions League.
The numbers show how rough it’s been for Tottenham: 25 losses in all competitions, tying a club record in 1991-92, and 61 goals conceded, the fifth-worst defence in the league.
Still, boss Ange Postecoglou says there is hope. “With such a big game, there is an opportunity to fulfil at least the main task I was given, which was to bring trophies to the club,” he said to the in the pre-match briefing.
The good news for the Spurs is that Heung-min Son is fully fit and set to lead the attack.
“I’m ready. I’m obviously back from injury, and it was my first game against Crystal Palace, and then I played against Villa for around 70 minutes. I didn’t expect to play that long, but I was managing to play. Physically, I’m ready, ready to go, and also the boys are ready to go for the biggest game of the season,” he told the press.
Tottenham will be missing key creators as both James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are ruled out due to injury.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United : Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Lindelof, Mazzraoui, Dorgu, Casemiro, Ugarte; Fernandes, Amad, Hojlund
Tottenham: Vicario; Romero, Van de Ven, Porro, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr, Bissouma; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Head-to-head
United wins: 15
Tottenham wins: 11
Draw: 7
Predicted Score
Both teams have been defensively vulnerable. Spurs have conceded 61 goals, United 54, so expect plenty of chances.
Tottenham’s attack is sharper, with 63 league goals (6th-best) compared to United’s 42 (16th).
However, United have the experience, having won this trophy in 2017 and still relying on seasoned winners like Casemiro.
If the game is played at a fast pace, Spurs’ pressing and Son’s influence could give them the edge. But if it turns into a tense, cagey affair, United’s veterans might find a way to snatch a late victory.
Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham
