Tottenham, Manchester United Reach Europa League Final in Bilbao

Tottenham Hotspur, under manager Ange Postecoglou, secured a 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt to reach the Europa League final against Manchester United, setting up an all-English showdown in Bilbao. Despite both teams struggling in the Premier League this season, the winner will earn a spot in next season's Champions League, intensifying the stakes. Postecoglou dismissed critics who question the legitimacy of their success due to poor league form, emphasizing that reaching the final is a significant achievement and expressing confidence in his team's potential to win their first trophy since 2008. Manchester United fans expressed nervousness about facing Tottenham in the final, given Spurs have beaten United three times this season. Postecoglou also criticized detractors for attempting to diminish Tottenham's accomplishments out of fear of a Spurs victory, underscoring the importance of the trophy for the club and its supporters. Both clubs view the final as a pivotal moment to salvage difficult seasons and secure European success.