Tottenham Hotspur are Europa League champions after defeating Manchester United in the final. A special moment and day for the club and their supporters, but one that was meant to deliver quality reactions given Ange Postecoglou’s early-season promise of winning a trophy in his second year.
No one knew what to expect at kick-off, but most assumed it would be an interesting game given both teams giving sub-par performances in the Premier League all season. A European final is one thing, facing a domestic opponent in said match is another.
Most of what United did came down the right flank through Amad Diallo. Though, he wasn’t able to really put any pressure on Guglielmo Vicario’s goal. It looked like it was going to be a cagey, apprehensive affair with both teams struggling to create consistent opportunities. It took until the verge of halftime for the first real moment of the game.
Brennan Johnson opened the scoring in the 42nd minute. Pape Sarr played a dangerous ball in which only needed a simple touch to put on target. Well, Johnson’s touch was anything other than that as it bounced up, came off Luke Shaw and eventually crept in. A calamitous goal and one summing up the quality of the first half. The goal was ruled officially scored by Johnson to Shaw’s relief.
The second 45 was similar to the first, but given the result Tottenham fans won’t care. They’ve ended their 17-year trophy drought and are playing in the Champions League next season. For Man Utd, disappointment where there could’ve been joy. A tumultuous season comes to an end on the weekend as Ruben Amorim looks to solve major problems at the club.
Here’s how social media experienced the Europa League final.
Social Media Reacts to Europa League Final
Man Utd Club Legends Meet Up Before Kick-Off
Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes meet Sir Alex Ferguson and Jim Ratcliffe ahead of the Europa League final 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/BZsVo7eNKq
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 21, 2025
"I'm confident, we have to be" 💪
— Sky Sports (@SkySports) May 21, 2025
Manchester United legend Nani believes his former side have to win the Europa League and knows Ruben Amorim can do better next season. pic.twitter.com/46J31rCDr7
Brennan Johnson Gives Tottenham the Lead
BRENNAN JOHNSOOOONNNNN!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/TsJkN9hukO
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025
Tottenham lead after the ball somehow squeezed into André Onana's goal. pic.twitter.com/dYYXUutknz
— Sports Illustrated FC (@SI_FootballClub) May 21, 2025
It's happened again. pic.twitter.com/OBQj0fshqE
— Sports Illustrated FC (@SI_FootballClub) May 21, 2025
Tottenham Lead at Halftime
Tottenham lead at the break ⚪️#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/gazSm0MY1x
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 21, 2025
COME ON YOU SPURS!!!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍
— Lucas Moura (@LucasMoura7) May 21, 2025
Micky Van de Ven Prevents Man Utd Equalizer
POTENTIAL TROPHY SAVING GOAL LINE CLEARANCE BY VAN DE VEN 😱 pic.twitter.com/VrqkzxK4sf
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 21, 2025
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025
Frustrations Set in For Man Utd
Get Maguire up top… need players in the box ffs
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 21, 2025
Reactions to Tottenham Hotspur's Victory
He did say he’d win in his second season. Congratulations!
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) May 21, 2025
Ange was talking cold, hard facts. pic.twitter.com/u8Y812hfZk
— Sports Illustrated FC (@SI_FootballClub) May 21, 2025
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025
Second season, mate. pic.twitter.com/C1fbHLOufc
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025
Defeated in Bilbao.#MUFC || #UELfinal
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 21, 2025
Cheers, Son's crying 👍 pic.twitter.com/zcUAVu0kEK
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 21, 2025
History for Son Heung-min
Making history. pic.twitter.com/6lEq66KM75
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 21, 2025
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