As Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United prepare to battle it out in the 2025 UEFA Europa League Final on May 21 at San Mamés, Bilbao, it’s worth revisiting how both teams have fared against each other this season. While both arrive looking to salvage disappointing domestic campaigns, their previous encounters offer clues about who holds the psychological and tactical edge.

Premier League: Spurs Took Full Control

Their first clash came on September 29, 2024, at Old Trafford—and it was a nightmare for United. Spurs dominated from start to finish, winning 3-0 with goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke. Bruno Fernandes saw red before halftime, sealing United’s fate early.

In the reverse fixture on February 16, 2025, the pattern continued. Tottenham claimed another win, this time 1-0 at home, with a decisive strike from James Maddison. The scoreline was tighter, but the balance of power remained with Spurs.

Carabao Cup: A Thriller With the Same Outcome

On December 19, 2024, the two sides met again in the Carabao Cup, and while the game was more explosive, the result was the same. Tottenham edged a thrilling 4-3 win, making it three wins out of three over Manchester United this season.

Revenge or Repeat?

With a clean sweep of victories, Spurs enter the Europa League Final with a clear psychological advantage. But finals are unique—form can vanish, and history can flip in 90 minutes (or more).

• For Manchester United, this is a chance to rewrite the narrative and break the losing streak when it matters most.
• For Tottenham, it’s the perfect moment to cap off their dominance with silverware.

The stage is set in Bilbao, and while Tottenham holds the upper hand on paper, the outcome remains unwritten.