Tottenham's Europa League Win Ends 17-Year Wait for Silverware
Tottenham Hotspur have finally ended their long wait for a major trophy by lifting the UEFA Europa League title on May 21, 2025. The London club defeated Premier League rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the final, held at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
The only goal of the match came late in the first half when a dangerous ball played into the box by Brennan Johnson deflected off United defender Luke Shaw and ended up in the back of the net. "Luke Shaw was given the own goal, but it was Tottenham’s pressure in attack that led to it. For Spurs supporters, this victory means more than just adding a trophy — it ends years of waiting and brings back pride. It marks their first European title since 1984 and ends a 17-year drought since their last major silverware — the League Cup in 2008. The victory also guarantees them a place in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, a huge boost after missing out through league qualification.
This win is especially emotional for the club and its supporters, who have witnessed near-misses in past finals, including the Champions League final loss to Liverpool in 2019. Now, they finally have something to celebrate.
🎉 Parade Plans to Celebrate Historic Win
Tottenham will hold a victory parade on Friday, May 23, to give fans a chance to celebrate with the team. The open-top bus will start from Edmonton Green at 3 PM and travel down Fore Street and the High Road, passing by the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
At around 5 PM, the squad will present the Europa League trophy to supporters outside the stadium. Local authorities expect thousands of fans to line the streets to take part in the celebration. It will be a major event for the Tottenham community and one the fans have waited many years for.
🗣️ Manager Ange Postecoglou Looks Ahead
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou was emotional and proud after the win. In post-match interviews, he made it clear that this is just the beginning of his long-term project with the club.
“I haven’t finished the job here,” he said, noting that while this season had ups and downs, the Europa League success is proof the team is on the right path. He plans to build on this momentum and strengthen the squad during the summer transfer window.
