Tottenham vs. Manchester United: time and where to see the Europa League final

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There is much more than a European title at stake. English Clubs Manchester United and Tottenham face Wednesday in Bilbao (Spain) in the Europa League final, an extra prize match for the winner; A ticket to the next Champions Leaguefor which neither of them has been classified through the English League.

One between 'Red Devils' o ‘Spurs’ It will be the sixth team of the Premier in the next edition of the maximum European competition, after having suffered Mancunians and Londoners one of the worst seasons in its history in the domestic championship.

The United of Rúben Amorim He occupies the 16th position in the Premier and with 18 losses in 37 games he did not live such a disastrous season since his descent in 1974.

Parallel lives

Worse baggage still presents the Tottenham of Ange postcoglou (17º)with a record for the club of 21 defeats in Premier League in one of his worst years since his return to the elite in 1978.

With the mind of the two teams placed in the European competition, their last weeks have been catastrophic in England, and the latest results it becomes difficult to establish a favorite.

El United adds eight consecutive games without winningthe worst streak of its history in the Premier League, and on Friday he lost to Chelsea in his last commitment before the final.

Tottenham did not score against Aston Villa in his Fifth defeat of the last six games Lightnings

The 'Spurs' have conquered the second European competition (Ancient UEFA Cup) On two occasions, but its triumph in 1984 is still the last European title for the club, which has not touched metal for 17 years.

In between, and with the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino in front, they lost the Champions League final in 2019 against Liverpool in another 100% English final played in Spain.

Despite the gradual decline of United since the bank left its legendary DT Alex Ferguson in 2013, The 'Red Devils' conquered the FA Cup and the League Cup In the last two seasons under the direction of Amorim predecessor, Erik Ten Hag.

'Jackpot' of 100 million

The Portuguese You have only won six games of 26 In League since his arrival at Old Trafford in November.

But the team has set a great Europa League, Eliminating Real Sociedad, Lyon and Athletic Club before standing in the San Mamés final with the undefeated vitola in the competition.

If historically Tottenham has not been considered a rival at the height of the powerful United, the truth is that The London club has won the three games he has played this season against the 'Red Devils'.

Bad luck has been primed with the 'Spurs' this season in the form of injuries. The midfielders James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and leave Kulusevski will not step on San Mamés, although the South Korean striker can do they are Heung-min, already recovered.

United had on Tuesday the good news of the return to training Joshua zirkzee, diogo dalot y lany yoroalthough the talent of a huge Bruno Fernandes in the semifinal against Athletic Club, the mordant of the Argentine striker Alejandro Garnachoand the muscle of the Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro are the main arguments of the club with the best British football palmar.

“Each game has its history, but for the two teams it is a game at all or nothing. We are in similar positions, the positions of the coaches are similar. I know that Ange still has a year of contract, the context is different, but we are both in trouble”Amorim said after the pass to the final, the third English final of the competition.

A title, a celebration to drown penalties and a succulent check close to the 100 million euros To avoid another season of supplications, they are put into play in the cathedral.

Betsson already has the quotas lists: United (2.48), Spurs (2.95) y tie (3.35).