PBP: UEL Final - Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Manchester United FC - May 21, 2025 [R]

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 14, 2025

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Competition: UEFA Europa League
Venue: San Mamés
Time: 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EST)
Channels: TNT Sports 1(UK), MUTV(UK), Paramount+(US), ViX(US), CBS Sports Network(US), DAZN(Canada), Rush Sports 2(JA), SPOTV Prime 2(대한민국), SuperSport Máximo 2(Zambia), SuperSport Football Plus ROA(Zambia)

Tottenham Hotspur injuries: Drăgușin (knee), Sarr (knock), Maddison (knee), Kuluševski (knee), Bergvall (ankle), Scarlett (groin)
Manchester United injuries: Martínez (knee), de Ligt (knock), Yoro (foot), Evans (muscle), Dalot (muscle), Heaven (ankle), Collyer (leg), Zirzkee (hamstring)

Tottenham Hotspur last 6: L-W-D-W-L-?
Manchester United last 6: D-W-L-W-L-?

Tottenham Hotspur last result: ?-? away Aston Villa
Manchester United last result: ?-? away draw with chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur league standing: 17th
Manchester United league standing: 16th

Last Encounter: 1-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (EPL Feb 2025)

Tottenham Hotspur last starting XI (4-3-3):
Vicario, Porro, Romero(c), van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Bissouma, Johnson, Kuluševski, Richarlison, Solanke

Manchester United last starting XI (3-4-2-1):
Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Lindelöf, Dorgu, Mainoo, Casemiro, Shaw, Garnacho, Fernandes(c), Højlund

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one shall stand, one shall fall

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 17, 2025

Pape Sarr limped off yesterday for Spurs. he makes those driving runs on the outside that we did not deal well with at chelsea

SF19 · May 17, 2025

A few months back, no question Spurs would have been favs, but not anymore.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 20, 2025

i am somewhat surprised we don't have more pre-match discussion here. at least more votes.

maybe folks are afraid of jinxing this.

i can't recall offhand a final with such huge ramifications for both teams. it is one extreme or the other glory or disaster. no middle ground

JamesA · May 20, 2025

I'm not voting here...lol. I don't want to place any expectations on it. I have no idea which United shows up.

I'm nervous; this is big.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 20, 2025

Manchester United have been given a boost as Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro have been named in the travelling squad ahead of the Europa League final with Spurs.
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All three were seen training on the eve of the match as United aim to secure Champions League qualification by winning in Bilbao on Wednesday night.

However, there is no place in the travelling squad for Matthijs de Ligt, who underwent an individual workout on Tuesday morning but has failed to make the squad.
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https://www.skysports.com/football/...-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts

thefly · May 20, 2025

Feel bad for de Ligt - could have used him

Chaz Striker · May 20, 2025

As a random aside, this would be an awesome final to attend. Stay in San Sebastian and go to the game. If y'all haven't been to this area of Spain, it's awesome. Probably my favorite.

Anonymous_United · May 20, 2025

We haven't spurs beaten this season. Just not confident enough but our whole season depends on this game. Will take scrappy 1-0 win.

Father Ted · May 21, 2025

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 said: ↑

i am somewhat surprised we don't have more pre-match discussion here. at least more votes.

maybe folks are afraid of jinxing this.

i can't recall offhand a final with such huge ramifications for both teams. it is one extreme or the other glory or disaster. no middle ground
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My expectations are low, and I expect to lose, given our current malaise. Of course, I'll be delighted if we win, but I'm just not up for this one. There are too many question marks. Which Maguire will we get? The mistake-ridden one or the unbeatable CB/winger/striker one? Which Casemiro? The slow EPL one or the magnificent European one? Will Hojlund finally come good?

Sofabloke · May 21, 2025

Our recent dire record against Spurs is against us.

History also seems against us in that Newcastle beating Liverpool, Palace beating City means it is the year of the trophy drought underdog.

Even ex-Spuds Kane getting his hands on a medal.

Just really hope I am wrong …

Father Ted · May 21, 2025

Team news confirmed: Spurs v United
Onana
Yoro
Maguire
Shaw
Mazraoui
Casemiro
Fernandes (c)
Dorgu
Amad
Mount
Hojlund

Substitutes: Bayindir, Amass, Dalot, Evans, Heaven, Lindelof, Collyer, Eriksen, Mainoo, Ugarte, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

Chaz Striker · May 21, 2025

********ing Mount

JamesA · May 21, 2025

I'm really surprised by that lineup.

Shaw starting
Maz at RB
Mount starting
No Ugarte and Case paired with Bruno

All big surprises to me.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

Yoro, Shaw, Mount starting why? already expecting extra time? what is this? BIG gamble imo

JamesA · May 21, 2025

Sarr, Bissouma and Bentacur starting? Ouch. We're going to get dominated through the middle by their athleticism.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

Ferdinand, Bale & Berbatov on commentary tonight

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

actually the one concern i have with Ugarte is he never finishes 90 mins. stamina issue?

so maybe Mount is there to have Ugarte good to go for 2nd half + extra time?

this is just a strange one. let's hope it works out

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

full house. full support

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

here we go. no slow starts. no excuses.

i'll take a 1-0, a Lyon 5-4 any win in any form really

Father Ted · May 21, 2025

Well done Hojlund winning that ball there setting up a half chance

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

reasonable start here

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · May 21, 2025

lame

Father Ted · May 21, 2025

That was an OG by Shaw right? Or did Johnson get a second touch on it?

JamesA · May 21, 2025

Blegh. I don't believe