Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought, winning the Europa League final against Manchester United 1-0 in a thrilling match.
A hard-fought, first-half goal by Brennan Johnson earned North London their first piece of silverware since 2008.
The Bilbao match saw underwhelming displays from the two Premier League teams, ranked 16th and 17th.

Yet, the game’s high stakes seemed to invigorate the players; this was especially evident in the 43rd minute when Johnson capitalized on a mix-up between Shaw and Onana to score.
Tottenham’s defense, aided by a key clearance from Micky van de Ven, remained resolute despite a disrupted second half.

With an acrobatic clearance, the Dutch defender prevented a possible United equalizer from Rasmus Hojlund’s looping header.
In the latter stages, Manchester United made a determined effort to break down Tottenham’s defense, substituting Alejandro Garnacho in an attempt to do so.
Ange Postecoglou’s team, though, stood strong, and Pedro Porro and the others overpowered Manchester United.
Tottenham’s win triumphantly concluded a season filled with inconsistency and disappointment.
Facing pressure to win in his second season, Postecoglou silenced critics by adding a European title to his League Cup victory.
Manchester United had a disastrous season, finishing trophyless and in 16th place in the Premier League—their lowest league position in many years.

The loss also extended United’s absence from the Champions League by one year.
This win gave Tottenham sweet revenge against United, who beat them in the 2009 League Cup final.
Postecoglou’s team’s undefeated run—six games against this opponent—five under his tenure, further demonstrated their strength.