The article highlights the contrasting preparations of Spurs and Manchester United leading up to their European final. Spurs, under head coach Ange Postecoglou, emphasized the importance of the match by resting key players and arriving early in Bilbao. In contrast, United maintained a more relaxed approach, treating it as a regular game. The differing moods at pre-match press conferences reflected the pressure on Postecoglou, who was defensive about his future, while United's players projected calmness, dismissing rumors of similar pressures.
Postecoglou, who spoke alone after Son and Pedro Porro had faced questions, was in a fiery mood, pushing back on suggestions that the club would decide his future.
When the Portuguese coach was asked why he was not under the same pressure as Postecoglou, Fernandes interjected: 'He is. Who told you he's not? He is.'
Amorim reiterated that winning the competition is not 'going to change our season,' emphasizing a pragmatic approach over the emotional weight of the final.
Spurs arrived in Bilbao on Monday, two days before the game and 24 hours earlier than they would normally travel for a European fixture.
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