Tottenham, United Reach Europa League Semi-Finals

Tottenham Hotspur reached their first Europa League semi-final since 2019 after a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, secured by a Dominic Solanke penalty, offering redemption for manager Ange Postecoglou. Manchester United also advanced, pulling off a dramatic 7-6 aggregate comeback against Lyon, with late goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Harry Maguire. The other semi-finalists are Athletic Club and Norway's Bodø/Glimt, rounding out the final four teams. Tottenham will play Bodø/Glimt, while Manchester United will face Athletic Club in the semi-finals scheduled for early May. Both English clubs’ progress highlights the ongoing influence of the Premier League in European competitions. The Europa League final is set to take place in Bilbao.