1-0 against Manchester United: Europa League winner Tottenham: “You are no longer a joke”

Captain Heung-Min Son and Co. celebrated the first title in 17 years until the morning hours. The players from Tottenham Hotspur had not found a lot of sleep after the Europa League triumph when they left the hotel on Thursday-and yet the mood could hardly be better. The radiant son, this time with the medal around the neck and a coffee mug in hand, started a La Ola with the waiting fans.

With the 1-0 (1-0) against Manchester United, the Spurs ended their long longing for title. A club employee presented the long -awaited trophy in front of the hotel, which the enthusiastic trailers were even allowed to touch. The Europa League winner announced a victory parade through North London for Friday.

New image for the Spurs

This is a new feeling for many fans. The trophy changes the image of Tottenham Hotspur. Hardly any club on the island was mocked so often. The Londoners had long had the reputation of failing in important moments. There is even a word for this, “Spursy” that opposing fans and TV commentators like to use. So now is over. “You are no longer a joke,” wrote the “Daily Mail”. You are a winner.

“The fans had to put on constantly, we had to put on constantly because we didn’t get a title,” said Brennan Johnson, who had scored the winner in the 42nd minute. “We just had to get this first trophy.” In the evening, Tottenham smugly posted a picture of the cheering team on social media – with the trophy and a word: “Spursy.” At the time, Son and other colleagues had also received their winning medal, at the ceremony on the lawn the UEFA had still assumed the badges.

Trainer Postecoglou remains true to himself

During the celebrations on the field, James Maddison showed a poster with a picture of his trainer Verzecoglou and the saying: “I don’t usually win, but always something in my second year.” The trace coach had mentioned several times that it usually won a title in the second season. It was not a promise, but he held it.

The Australian managed to see eight coaches in front of him – including Mauricio Pochettino and the trophy collectors José Mourinho and Antonio Conte. “I know our performance in the league weren’t okay,” he admitted self -critically. “But getting third would not really have brought the club further. A title changed what. That was exactly my goal, and it was clear to me that I had to hold my head if it didn’t work.”

Founding rain thanks to the Champions League

Third? As table-17. You could be happy in Tottenham that the club had nothing to do with the relegation battle. The Spurs missed the qualification through the league for a European competition. Thanks to the final success, they will play in the premier class next year. There is a discharge of more than 100 million euros. The players already posed for the Champions League anthem in the cabin.

Timo Werner will probably not be there. The German loan from RB Leipzig no longer plays a role and was not even nominated for the co-phase of the Europa League. Nevertheless, the international posed with his medal. “As I said, I came to win titles,” he jokingly wrote in his first Instagram post since October 2024.

When the celebrations are over, Tottenham has to deal with the disastrous premier League season. Postecoglou, who was celebrated by singing fans in front of the hotel, hopes that he can continue. “I don’t have the feeling that I’m done,” he said, “we are still building something.” The success of Bilbao should be the start of a new era for the Spurs.

On the other hand, Manchester United has been in front of a pile of broken glass after the worst season for around 50 years. The co-record champion urgently needed the money from the Champions League. How it goes on is completely open. The frustrated captain Bruno Fernandes offered his farewell if the club needs the money. Coach Ruben Amorim did not want to comment on his future. “Tonight it’s all about processing the pain.”