Tottenham Hotspur clinched their first European trophy since 1984, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night.
The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when a cross by Spurs’ Pape Matar Sarr was deflected into the net by Manchester United’s Luke Shaw.
The own goal was credited to Brennan Johnson for his involvement in the play.
The match was characterized by limited chances and tense exchanges, while Manchester United dominated possession but struggled to convert clear opportunities.
They however came close to turning the tide when a Rasmus Hojlund’s header was cleared acrobatically by Micky van de Ven on the line, and a 97th-minute save by Vicario from a Luke Shaw header.
The victory ends Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought and ensures their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
