Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of breaking one of the longest trophy droughts among Europe’s elite. As they gear up to face Manchester United in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League Final, one question echoes loudly: When was the last time Spurs actually won a title?

The last official trophy Tottenham lifted was on February 24, 2008, when they defeated Chelsea 2-1 in extra time in the Carling Cup Final (now known as the EFL Cup), at Wembley Stadium.

That team, managed by Juande Ramos, featured names like Dimitar Berbatov, Robbie Keane, and Jonathan Woodgate—the latter scoring the winning goal in added time.

So Close, Yet So Far

Since that 2008 triumph, Spurs have come close—but silverware has eluded them:

• 2018/19 Champions League Final : Lost to Liverpool
• 2020/21 EFL Cup Final : Lost to Manchester City

Despite talented squads and high-profile managers, including Mauricio Pochettino and José Mourinho, Tottenham have consistently fallen short in big moments.

A New Chapter Under Postecoglou?

Now under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham are just 90 minutes away from rewriting their narrative. With a dynamic, attacking style and a renewed mentality, the current squad has navigated the Europa League with grit and flair.

The Europa League title wouldn’t just be a symbol of long-awaited glory—it would also secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, a crucial reward after an inconsistent domestic campaign.