By Sachit Subba • Football • May 22, 2025 02:58 AM • 93 views
Seville — After four decades of near misses, heartache, and rebuilding, Tottenham Hotspur have finally reclaimed European silverware. In a tense and tightly contested UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday night, Spurs edged past Manchester United 1-0 at San Mamés Stadium in Seville, sealing their first European triumph since 1984.
The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when Brennan Johnson's driving run and low effort, via a deflection off United's Luke Shaw, found the back of the net. It was a goal born of persistence, as Pape Sarr's surging cross from the right flank created just enough chaos to punish an unsettled United backline.
For Spurs, the victory marks a seismic moment — their first major trophy since lifting the Carabao Cup in 2008 and their first European title since their dramatic UEFA Cup win in the 1983–84 season. Long labelled perennial underachievers, Tottenham have now flipped the narrative with a gritty, composed performance under the lights of one of Europe's grandest stages.
The result also books Tottenham's ticket back into the UEFA Champions League, a competition they have long craved to return to with renewed purpose. For manager Ange Postecoglou and his squad, this victory is not just a trophy—it's a validation of a project that has redefined the North London club's identity and ambition. Manchester United, meanwhile, rued missed opportunities and a lack of cutting-edge in the final third. Despite enjoying spells of possession and pushing late for an equalizer, Erik ten Hag's side couldn't break down a resilient Spurs defence marshalled expertly by Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. As the final whistle blew, the roar from the travelling Spurs faithful told the story of a generation's worth of waiting — and the sweet release that only silverware can bring. Tottenham are back. Not just in Europe but among the elite — with a trophy to prove it.
