Alejandro Garnacho, one of United’s few bright sparks on the night, offered a generous post-match tribute to compatriot Cristian Romero, naming him the “best centre-back in the world” following a performance that embodied grit, discipline and leadership.

There is an “expectation” that Manchester United will sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils’ dismal season reached a painful nadir on Wednesday night in the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur as Ange Postecoglou’s side emerged 1-0 winners in Bilbao.

Tottenham favourite Gareth Bale enjoyed himself in Bilbao after watching his old team win the Europa League final and he wasted no time in kicking Manchester United while they were down

Tempers flared as Manchester United defender Harry Maguire had to be pulled away from Tottenham's Cristian Romero following the Europa League final.

Cristian Romero has been named Hankook Player of the Match after captaining Tottenham to victory in the 2025 UEFA Europa League final.

Manchester United suffered a 0-3 loss to Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup 2024-25 final, courtesy of goals from Sandy Baltimore and Catarina Macario

Spirit and resistance will not be enough for Manchester United to uproot a juggernaut like Chelsea next season