Manchester United and Tottenham are fighting to salvage their seasons when they meet in the Europa League final tonight.
For just the fifth time in history, two English sides meet in the final of a major European competition with Champions League qualification also on the line in Bilbao.
A showdown between the clubs sat 16th and 17th in the Premier League has been described as ‘shambolic’ – breaking records and setting a new bar in ineptitude back home.
United and Tottenham have lost 18 and 21 games respectively in the Premier League this season and for Ange Postecoglou, he faces an uncertain future whatever happens in the Basque Country tonight.
Ruben Amorim, who described his United side as ‘the worst in club history’ earlier this year, could find himself under similar pressure should his side wilt on the grandest stage.
Europe has offered respite and hope for both teams this season and now there is light at the end of the dark tunnel for one of them.
Metro’s LIVE blog will bring you all the match build-up from Bilbao, confirmed team news and starting XIs, latest goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage throughout the evening.
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