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Guglielmo Vicario’s underlying stats have highlighted the key role the Tottenham goalkeeper played in the Lilywhites’ Europa League win over Manchester United.

Every Tottenham Hotspur fan out there would be quick to praise the club’s defensive performance against Manchester United in the final of the Europa League.

Teddy Sheringham had predicted a high-scoring 4-3 affair before kickoff, stating that both teams’ defences have been poor all season.

In the Premier League alone this campaign, Spurs have let in 61 goals in 37 games, the 16th highest in the division, while United have conceded 54, the 12th highest in the league.

However, in the Europa League final, Ange Postecoglou had other plans on the night, as we saw Tottenham defend a 1-0 lead for forty-five minutes plus added time in a 5-4-1 shape, keeping a clean sheet for the third time this season against the Red Devils.

Guglielmo Vicario shines in Tottenham’s Europa League final win

Cristian Romero was named the man of the match for the final, while Micky van de Ven stopped a certain goal with a brilliant on-the-line clearance.

Guglielmo Vicario was equally as good in the final, although he still had a few nervy moments when dealing with some crosses.

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Underlying stats from FotMob have now shown how pivotal the Italian shot-stopper was in the final against Manchester United.

According to their stats, no player on the pitch for both sides performed better than the Spurs number one, with Vicario being rated the highest player on the pitch.

The goalkeeper made five saves, four of which were inside the box, prevented 0.55 goals, had thirty-six touches, and made two high claims. He also completed fourteen out of twenty-five passes on the night.

Vicario at the heart of Spurs’ European defensive form

In the dying moments of the game, when Vicario was called into action from a Shaw header, the Italian proved equal to the task by pulling off a fine save.

He also made another outstanding stop earlier in the second half when Garnacho was introduced to the game, getting a strong hand on the Argentine’s curling effort.

While Tottenham have conceded loads of goals in the Premier League, their defensive work in Europe this season has been near perfect.

In the fifteen games played by Spurs in the Europa League this campaign, the north London club conceded just thirteen goals, averaging 0.9 each game, and at the heart of each of those performances was Vicario.

James Maddison has revealed Ange Postecoglou’s emotional touch before Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League final win.

Tottenham Hotspur are champions of Europe, and for the third time in their history, they have lifted the Europa League trophy.

It was a Brennan Johnson goal last night which saw the Lilywhites beat fellow English side Manchester United in Spain at the San Mames Stadium.

This recent success in Europe now means that Tottenham will be one of six English teams expected to participate in the UEFA Champions League next season.

James Maddison reveals what Ange Postecoglou did before Europa League final

A lot was made about the European pedigree Manchester United possess, with many of their pundits stating that, come the final on Wednesday, United’s European pedigree would be enough to see the Red Devils through.

However, that was not the case, as Tottenham put in a resolute performance, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final.

Following the final win, James Maddison has now revealed exactly what the Tottenham manager did to galvanise his side before the big showdown before the trip when they were at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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The midfielder said, talking live on TNT Sports: “The gaffer took us to the place at the ground where they have all of the [photos] of the teams that have won trophies, and they’re all in black and white, and they’re old. He told us everything we do is about getting on that wall. So we did.”

The Tottenham players did respond to Postecoglou’s management, ultimately ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware.

Ange Postecoglou’s message and Tottenham players’ response

Following the victory, in an exclusively obtained video by SpursWeb, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was quick to thank his players for sticking together in a difficult season, praising them not only as outstanding footballers but also as exceptional human beings.

When wrapping up his speech, the Australian manager also stated that before the game, he shared a video with his players to inspire them.

He said: “I have never been prouder to be a manager of a football club, than a manager of these players and the people with them. You, their families, trust me, I played a video before the game and it inspired them to win this game today. Every single one of them is a champion, well done and enjoy the night.”

Ange Postecoglou has made a clear statement about his vision for the future after guiding Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy in 17 years and answering whether he is the man to continue building on the foundations he has laid at the club.

Ange Postecoglou and the Spurs players were understandably overcome with emotions at the full-time whistle at Bilbao, with their historic Europa League success coming on the back of an extremely testing season.

All the criticism and hardships that the staff and the playing squad have endured this term have made the success even sweeter.

There was some speculation over whether Postecoglou would walk away from the Tottenham job on a high after winning the Europa League, but the Australian has made a clear statement about his future.

Ange Postecoglou is hungry to drive Tottenham forward

The Tottenham boss was unambiguous about his ambition in his post-match press conference, insisting that he is determined to continue building on the foundations laid at the club over the past two years.

Postecoglou remarked that the Spurs players would be hungry for more success now that they have tasted silverware and made it clear that he still has unfinished business at N17.

When asked if he is hungry to drive Tottenham forward, the 59-year-old responded (via Football.London): “Very. Because we’ve got a really young group of players. And you can talk to them about success and what it means, but until they feel it, it doesn’t become real. I’ve got no doubt that all those boys tonight, having this feeling will want it again. And to get it again they’re going to have to make similar sacrifices.

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“They’ve climbed the mountain now. They know what it takes to get to where we are. I think that does, it accelerates the opportunities to build a team who can be successful, and play at a high standard for years to come.

“As I said yesterday, I still feel there’s a lot of work to be done, I think that’s quite obvious. But not as much work as people may think. People can bang on about 20 league defeats and where we are, but they’re missing the point of what we’re trying to build, or what I’m trying to do anyway. I really feel that tonight can be a great platform for us to kick on.”

Will the Europa League win save Postecoglou’s job?

Ahead of the final, it was widely reported that Tottenham were likely to sack Postecoglou no matter what happened in Bilbao.

However, it will now be a very brave call by Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy to sack the first manager to bring silverware to the club since 2008.

Over the last few days, Tottenham’s search for a new manager appeared to be accelerating, and it will be interesting to see if there is a pause on that search following the events of Wednesday night in Bilbao.

A senior Tottenham Hotspur player capped off an impressive Europa League campaign with an extremely solid display on the night of the final, and he has now been recognised for his efforts during the campaign.

Many were surprised when they saw Ange Postecoglou‘s starting eleven for the final, considering it did not contain captain Heung-min Son, with Richarlison getting a nod to start on the left of the attack instead.

That put even more responsibility on the shoulders of Cristian Romero, who was not just the captain but the most experienced player on the pitch by some margin when it comes to playing in big finals.

The World Cup and two-time Copa America-winning centre-back delivered a real captain’s performance, rising to the occasion for his side once again, and being named as the player of the Match, but that was not the only honour he received.

Cristian Romero named the best player in this season’s Europa League

Tottenham won the Europa League title thanks to their defensive organisation rather than their attacking flair, with the Lilywhites keeping clean sheets away at Eintracht Frankfurt, Bodo/Glimt, and also in the final.

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Romero’s return from injury has been a key reason behind Spurs’ defensive improvements, with the Argentine having a strong end to the season.

The 27-year-old has been rightfully adjudged the Europa League Player of the Season, adding yet another award to his growing list of accolades.

Could the Europa League final be Romero’s last game in a Tottenham shirt?

Over the last few weeks, there have been a lot of rumours suggesting that Romero wants to swap Tottenham for Atletico Madrid this summer.

It had been claimed last week by GiveMeSport that Europa League success is unlikely to change Romero’s mind on a transfer, with the centre-back thought to have made up his mind to seek a new challenge.

If that is the case and the Argentine ends up leaving, he can certainly do so with his head held up high, with the Tottenham legacy now very much secure.

Harry Kane has paid tribute to two Tottenham Hotspur stars after the Lilywhites historic Europa League triumph in Spain at the San Mames.

It sure is going to be celebration after celebration for Tottenham Hotspur fans, who would be delighted to see their side win a trophy for the first time since 2008.

Several great players and managers have been part of the club’s journey since they last won the League Cup 17 years ago, but many failed to lead the club to glory.

However, that long wait ended on Wednesday, 21 May, when Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 at the San Mames Stadium, and got their hands on the Europa League trophy in Spain.

With a trophy in the cabinet, the celebrations in north London are set to continue until Friday, with Tottenham to hold an open-top bus trophy parade with their fans.

Harry Kane congratulates Tottenham duo Ben Davies and Heung-min Son after Europa League win

Following the match, Harry Kane has now sent a congratulatory message to two of his former teammates as well as Tottenham fans.

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He has stated that he is absolutely delighted to see the club finally win a trophy, wishing them more to come in the years ahead.

Kane said on the Cleats app: “Massive congratulations to Spurs and to all of the boys and staff. I know how much it means to them and it has been a long time coming, just buzzing for everyone there and buzzing for all of the fans as well.

“European champions is a massive, massive achievement. Really proud obviously for the boys I know well like Sonny and Ben, those boys who have been part of the journey for a long, long time. They deserve to have that moment which they had last night and over the next weeks as well.

“Massive congratulations to everyone involved. It was nerve-wracking watching it but what an ending. I hope they enjoy it, I hope the fans enjoy it and make the most of it.

“Hopefully that is the start of many more to come.”

Kane and Son end trophy droughts in same season

Harry Kane himself ended his long wait for silverware earlier this season, after Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title for the 33rd time in their history.

The England captain has maintained a close relationship with Heung-min Son, who has stated that he was quick to congratulate Kane following his recent success with the German giants.

He said: “I sent him a message, and he replied with a video call. He looked so happy, and I was genuinely thrilled for him. He is a really close friend and someone I achieved a lot with – so it felt like a family member winning. If Kane is sending us good energy, maybe we can produce something special too.”

The two friends have now ended their trophy droughts in the same season, both achieving a career-long dream.

Daniel Levy’s private speech to the Tottenham players has been revealed after their Europa League final win over Manchester United.

It was all or nothing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final when they took to the field in Spain at the San Mames Stadium to face Manchester United.

Tottenham delivered as expected, beating the Red Devils 1-0 and securing their first European trophy since 1984, where they defeated Belgian side Anderlecht in the UEFA Cup.

The win in Bilbao ends a 17-year wait for silverware, and crucially, guarantees UEFA Champions League football next season – a huge turnaround considering their dire domestic campaign, which currently sees them sitting just one place above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Daniel Levy’s made a speech after Tottenham Europa League win

Following the win in Spain, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy made a special address to those in attendance at a private Tottenham Hotspur party after the Europa League victory against Manchester United.

The event in Bilbao was attended by players, coaching staff and their families, alongside individuals with close commercial ties to the club.

In footage obtained exclusively by SpursWeb, Levy said: “We’re champions! This has been a very long time coming. 1984 was the last time we won a European cup, tonight we made history.

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“I want to thank Ange and all of the coaching staff, all of the players. You guys have gone down in history. Thank you very much.

“This is a magnificent achievement for the club and hopefully is going to get us on the road where we absolutely deserve to be, which is at the very top.”

What Tottenham’s Europa League triumph means for summer rebuild

The lure of UEFA Champions League football is a sure advantage for Spurs heading into the summer window, who can now attract top talents to the club.

Daniel Levy has received loads of stick from the Lilywhites fans this season, with the Tottenham fans organising protests against the club’s board at various points this campaign.

Levy did stick with Ange Postecoglou even when results did not go his way in the Premier League, and that decision has been rewarded with the Australian delivering silverware.

The expectation from fans would be for the club’s chairman to build on this recent success in the summer by investing in the squad, because if Tottenham are to consistently compete at the highest level, they need much better players.

The first half of the action has just ended between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in the Europa League fimal at the San Mames Stadium, and it’s time for our half-time player ratings.

It is the biggest game of the season for Tottenham Hotspur, who are back in a European final following heartbreak in Madrid in 2019, where Liverpool secured a 2-0 win against Spurs.

Once more, the Lilywhites are back in Spain, this time in Bilbao to take on yet another English opponent – Manchester United, who are desperate to secure a win following their dismal Premier League campaign.

Both sides are firmly placed in the bottom half of the Premier League table, with Manchester United in 16th and Tottenham in 17th, with a victory here their only route to the UEFA Champions League.

Check out our Tottenham Hotspur player ratings from the first half in the Europa League final:

Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Manchester United

Guglielmo Vicario – Vicario made a mess of a corner in the 16th minute, which did not inspire confidence. His failure to deal with the delivery into the box presented a really good chance for Amad, who flashed his shot wide. 6.

Pedro Porro – Tottenham may have a problem with the number ten role, but Porro has remained a creative outlet from deep in midfield. He put in a teasing cross that looked destined for Richarlison’s head, only for it to be well defended by Manchester United. 7.

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Cristian Romero – The captain for the night has not been called into action too often in this half, but as ever, when in possession, he has looked to break lines with his passing. 6.

Micky van de Ven – His recovery pace has not yet been tested, but with the scoreline still goalless, there are few complaints. 6.

Destiny Udogie – There have been a few nervy moments down his flank, at times struggling to cope with Amad and Bruno Fernandes combining on United’s right. 6.

Yves Bissouma – A bright showing from Bissouma, who has been relentless in the middle of the park, chasing and closing down every loose ball and keeping Rasmus Hojlund on a tight leash each time he looks to drop deep throughout the half. 8.

Rodrigo Bentancur – Part of a solid Tottenham midfield trio. He has regularly slotted in to cover Pedro Porro’s frequent inverting and overlapping runs. Bentancur has done the defensive side of his game well so far. 7.

Pape Matar Sarr – Ange Postecoglou has opted for Sarr in midfield, who has looked bright in the first half, with the Senegalese getting a shot at the edge of the box that looked goalbound, only for it to be blocked. He has also looked to get into the box at times, and with James Maddison absent, it was Sarr who provided the cross that led to Brennan Johnson’s goal. 8.

Brennan Johnson – The Welshman has brought real energy down the flank, pressing high and forcing mistakes. His pressing led to a dangerous chance when his cutback was parried and found Sarr at the edge of the area. He later scored the only goal of the half, poaching in from a lovely Sarr cross. 9.

Dominic Solanke – It has been a quiet forty-five minutes for the striker. He needs to be more aggressive aerially, as Harry Maguire has been dominant in those duels. 5.

Tottenham Hotspur face Manchester United in the Europa League final this evening, and the team line-ups have just been announced.

Tottenham fans have had to wait since 2019 to appear once again in a European final having suffered Champions League heartbreak at the hands of Liverpool in Madrid.

The North Londoners are once again back in Spain and this time it’s Bilbao which hosts Europa League final with supporters having travelled by plane, train, automobile and even boat to make it to the Estadio de San Mamés.

Following an awful Premier League campaign from both clubs, who sit in sixteenth and seventeenth place in the table.

This match is also the only route of European football next season for the winner with a place in the Champions League up for grabs.

Tottenham team news vs Manchester United

Ange Postecoglou is already without the services of James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski due to injury.

This is the team which takes to the field this evening as Tottenham look to win their first trophy in 17 years, and a first European title in 41 years.

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Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero (c), Van de Ven, Udogie, Bissouma, Sarr, Bentancur, Johnson, Richarlison, Solanke

Subs: Austin, Whiteman, Spence, Davies, Danso, Gray, Ajayi, Moore, Odobert, Tel, Son, Scarlett.

Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Diallo, Mount, Hojlund

For those wondering how to watch the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, the match is being televised live in the UK on TNT Sports and is also offered free of charge on YouTube.

Germany’s Felix Zwayer, 43, has been appointed as the referee for the match, with extra time and penalties potentially facing the Premier League pair if the score remains level after ninety minutes.

A Brazilian club is determined to land Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, but they are facing a couple of major roadblocks, with one of those being the striker’s stance on his future.

The former Everton man still has two years left to run on his contract at Spurs, but given his inability to remain fit for an extended spell, there is a big question mark over his future in North London.

A number of outlets over recent months have claimed that Richarlison is likely to be on his way out of Tottenham this summer, three years on from making a £60m move to the club.

There have even been suggestions that the Spurs striker could return to Everton this summer, but cold water was poured on that speculation last week when David Moyes denied Everton hold an interest in Richarlison.

Brazilian club keen on Richarlison but he wants Tottenham stay

A report by RTI Esporte has now revealed that Flamengo hold a keen interest in taking the Spurs forward back to Brazil.

The outlet states that Flamengo president Mario Bittencourt has opened talks with agents and intermediaries regarding various targets ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup.

Richarlison is thought to have emerged as their number one target to improve their attack, but the Brazilian giants have one problem.

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It is said that the 28-year-old has ‘no intention’ of leaving Tottenham at the moment. This is because his goal is to return to the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, and he believes his best chance of doing so would be to stay at Spurs and prove his worth at the club.

Richarlison is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia

RTI Esporte say that Flamengo face another major stumbling block in their efforts to sign the striker as he is also of interest to Al-Ahli.

It is explained that the Brazilian outfit will not be able to compete with the Saudi Pro League club in terms of the finances of the operation.

However, given that the outlet stresses on Richarlison’s desire to get back into the Selecao setup, it remains to be seen if a move to the Middle East will interest the player.

A new report has shed light on Tottenham’s pursuit of an experienced Italian manager, with the Lilywhites potentially set to face competition from Premier League rivals as well as from a Saudi Pro League side for the Serie A boss’s services.

While reports indicate that Ange Postecoglou is likely to depart Tottenham sooner rather than later, there appears to be no clear front-runner to replace the Australian at the moment.

It first emerged back in February that Fabio Paratici had urged Daniel Levy to appoint Simeone Inzaghi as the next Spurs head coach.

This was backed up a couple of weeks ago by InterLive, who claimed that Inazghi’s name is ‘getting hotter’ in the race for the Tottenham hotseat.

Tottenham are not the only ones after Simone Inzaghi

A new report in Gazzetta dello Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness) has backed up Spurs’ interest in the Inter boss ahead of the summer.

The Nerazzurri are looking to complete a sensational double, but they need Napoli to slip up in the final game of the season in order to win the Scudetto, while they are also underdogs in the Champions League final against PSG on May 31.

Gazzetta say that the possibility of the 49-year-old leaving Inter will increase if the Italian giants fail to win silverware this season.

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However, they make it clear that Tottenham will not have a free run at Inzaghi, with Manchester United and Chelsea ready to offer competition to the Lilywhites for the Italian coach.

Inzaghi rumoured to have held talks with a Saudi club

Gazzetta say that Spurs may also have to contend with competition from the Middle East for the Inter boss, with Al Hilal ready to tempt Inzaghi.

The publication points out that there have also been rumours floating around that the Tottenham managerial target has already spoken with the Saudi Pro League side, although these claims have been denied by Inter.