The UEFA Europa League final on May 21, 2025, will see Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur face off, marking the first all-English final since 2018-19. While not a local derby, this match between two clubs from the same country is significant, being only the 10th such instance in Europa League history. Including the UEFA Champions League, there have been a total of 18 'country derby' finals since the 1950s. The article also reviews and ranks these finals based on their sporting excellence and entertainment value.
Of course, while not strictly a 'derby' in the purest sense... finals between two clubs from the same country are still relatively rare in continental competition.
This season will also mark the first Europa League final between compatriot clubs since 2018-19, when Chelsea thrashed Arsenal 4-1 in Baku.
If you combine both Europa League and UEFA Champions League, there have been only 18 'country derby' finals in UEFA competition.
Here is a look back at all 18 'country derby' finals to have graced UEFA club competition history since the 1950s, ranking them.
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