The UEFA Europa League 2025 reaches its grand finale with a highly anticipated clash between Manchester United and Tottenham—two English powerhouses eager to close the season with continental silverware. The final will be held at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, where both clubs are expected to leave everything on the pitch.
Beyond the prestige of lifting the trophy, the outcome carries significant consequences. The champion will not only claim a major European title but also secure direct qualification for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, along with a spot in the UEFA Super Cup, where they will face the winner of the Champions League final between Inter Milan and PSG.
Manchester United are seeking redemption after an inconsistent domestic campaign, while Tottenham aim to end their drought in European competitions. Below, we break down the implications of each possible result in this high-stakes final.
What happens if Manchester United beat Tottenham?
A victory would crown the Red Devils as 2025 Europa League champions, guaranteeing them a place in next season’s Champions League regardless of their Premier League standing. Additionally, Ruben Amorim’s squad would earn the right to compete for the UEFA Super Cup.
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United scores his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
What happens if Manchester United and Tottenham draw?
If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, the game will go into 30 minutes of extra time. Should the deadlock persist, the title will be decided via a penalty shootout. In this scenario, focus and composure under pressure will be decisive in determining the champion.
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What happens if Manchester United lose to Tottenham?
A Tottenham victory would secure them the Europa League title, a coveted Champions League spot for the 2025–26 season, and a place in the UEFA Super Cup. For Manchester United, a defeat would mean finishing the season empty-handed and missing out on European competition altogether, as their current Premier League standing offers no path to Champions League qualification.
The match promises to be a thrilling showdown, with Manchester United looking to reassert their European pedigree and Tottenham chasing a historic breakthrough. Who will rise to the occasion in Bilbao and lift the trophy?
