English clubs dominated the European stage on Thursday night, as Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea all secured their places in their respective finals with commanding performances.
Manchester United advanced to the UEFA Europa League final in emphatic fashion, thrashing Athletic Bilbao 4–1 at Old Trafford to complete a 7–1 aggregate triumph. Despite Bilbao opening the scoring in the 31st minute through Jauregiza M., United responded with second-half brilliance.
Mason Mount equalized in the 72nd minute, Casemiro followed with a composed finish in the 80th, and Rasmus Højlund added a third five minutes later. Mount sealed the night with his second goal in added time (90+1), sending the Red Devils to the final.
Tottenham Hotspur will meet Manchester United in the Europa League final after a 2–0 win over Bodø/Glimt confirmed their progression. The North London side were in control throughout, securing a deserved place in what promises to be a thrilling all-English final.
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Chelsea to Face Fiorentina in Conference League Final
In the Europa Conference League, Chelsea completed a 5–1 aggregate victory over Swedish side Djurgården, winning 1–0 in the second leg. The Blues now face a tougher test in the final against Italian giants Fiorentina, who secured their spot after a hard-fought semifinal.
Final Fixtures:
Europa League Final: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Europa Conference League Final: Chelsea vs Fiorentina
English football is on the brink of European glory, with three of its top clubs set to contest major finals in what could be a historic end to the season.