Tottenham Hotspur triumphed over Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, marking their first trophy wins since 2008 and their first European title since 1984. Brennan Johnson's critical goal came just before halftime after a cross from Pape Matar Sarr. Both teams entered the match under pressure due to disappointing Premier League seasons, with United relegated to 16th and Spurs just below them. Ange Postecoglou's successful campaign has secured Spurs a place in the Champions League and will bring in an estimated £100 million in revenue, contrasting with United's failed season without European football.
On a night of high stakes, both goalkeepers contributed to a nervous start. Noussair Mazraoui was required to make a vital early intervention as Andre Onana was caught out trying to meet Pedro Porro's right-wing cross.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou kept his promise of always winning something in his second season, delivering Spurs' first trophy since 2008 and their first European honour since 1984.
Johnson's bundled effort from Pape Matar Sarr's cross separated the teams and sparked jubilant celebrations among the Tottenham contingent among the 49,224 crowd.
In a scrappy game short on quality, the opening goal summed up the standard on show, highlighting the challenges both teams faced in the final third.
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