Tottenham Hotspur have secured their first trophy in 17 years after defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final held in Bilbao on Wednesday night.

Brennan Johnson emerged as the hero for Spurs, scoring the decisive goal in the first half when he capitalized on a loose ball in the penalty area and guided it past Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana.

The victory holds significant importance for Tottenham as it not only ends their 17-year trophy drought but also marks their first European silverware in 40 years. Additionally, the triumph secures Spurs a coveted spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim's guidance, mounted a spirited comeback after the interval. Bruno Fernandes delivered a promising free-kick that found Leny Yoro, but Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario produced a spectacular save to maintain his team's advantage.

In another crucial moment, Spurs defender Micky van de Ven made a remarkable goal-line clearance, acrobatically preventing Rasmus Hojlund's header from finding the net.

Despite Manchester United's determined efforts to equalize, Tottenham's resilient defense held firm until the final whistle, ensuring they finished the 2024/25 campaign with a prestigious European trophy.

The victory represents a significant milestone for Tottenham, who had been criticized for their inability to secure silverware despite consistently challenging at the highest levels of English and European football in recent years.

For Manchester United, the defeat compounds what has been described as a disappointing season, with the Europa League representing their final opportunity to salvage some success and secure Champions League football for the upcoming campaign.