The result of the Europa League final on Wednesday evening probably has lasting consequences for both the winners and the losers.
Under normal circumstances, as soon as the defeated team had taken over the disappointment of losing such a prestigious game, they dull themselves and go again.
Credibility on the line for Ruben Amorim
With Manchester United is currently undergoing a painful transition under Ruben Amorim, a victory offers a platform from which the Portuguese can really build the vision he has for the club.
A loss does not make its position completely untenable, but it will do nothing for his credibility.
Ruben Amorim head coach of Manchester United During a Pitch Inspectorate Prior to the 2024/2025 Europa League Finalinsidoto / DDP USA / Profimedia
For Ange Postecoglou, an incredible drop-off form for his Tottenham team this season, has seen injuries despite the knives for the straight-speaking Australian.
There is a real feeling that if the LilyWhites do not win their first trophy in 17 years and 86 days (the 2007/08 League Cup under Juande Ramos), the manager of his duties will be relieved and Tottenham will be back to square.
Head coach Ange Postecoglou of Tottenham Hotspur Seen with James Maddison during the last training session for the UEFA Europa League Finalčtk / image Sport Photo Service / Gonzales Photo / Frederikke Jensen Jensen Jensen
It is as if the hierarchy of the North London club has not learned anything from their earlier treatment of managers.
Building a team that can challenge silverware requires consistent financial investments and often takes years, nor Daniel Levy and his fellow board members seem to have been understood.
Champions League -Football await … for the 16th or 17th Premier League -Parties placed
This is the sixth full-English final in the large European competition and is almost certainly the most embarrassing. It is Farcical that teams that are in the 16th and 17th position in the Premier League will play Champions League football next season when they win on Wednesday evening.
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A representation of the scoreboard in San Mames Stadium prior to the Europa League Finalčtk / Image Sport Photo Service / Gonzales Photo / Frederikke Jensen Jensen
The European family tree of Manchester United is not really a point of view and the showpiece on Wednesday evening will be their ninth major European final. Only Liverpool (15) has achieved more among English clubs.
However, the Red Devils will have to draw on their form in the competition of this season to take confidence in the competition.
United has not defeated Spurs in their last six meetings
They are the only unbeaten side in the big European competition this season, won nine and attract five of their 14 UEFA Europa League matches.
Spurs, however, have all three meetings this season in all competitions; Twice in the Premier League (3-0 away, 1-0 at home) and once in the League Cup (4-3 at home).
Although United Tottenham did not defeat in their last six games, they never gone seven without a victory against them and they have never lost four consecutive games.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Man United-Recent Results of the Head-Tot head
Both parties are more than able to play football that is a pleasant eye, although one cannot escape the fact that they are currently lacking in trust as a collective.
It is as if certain players are afraid to make mistakes instead of being brave and accepting that mistakes are all part of the learning curve.
On Wednesday, every player who is not completely discovered completely in the game in the largest stage, and in certain cases it could spell the end of their association at both clubs.
Bruno Fernandes is the man to watch
That will not be the case for Bruno Fernandes, who remains the Go-to-Guy of United and will undoubtedly be their most important man again.
Until now, he has made a competition of 35 steps in the Europa League of this season that have broken the line of defense of the opposition, and 24 line -breaking steps in the penalty area.
Tottenham does not really have a figurehead in the same mold, so it will look to limit the influence of the Portuguese on the procedure by closing those passing lanes and putting someone on him for 90 minutes.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United celebrates the scoring of a hat-tricknick Potts, PA images / Alamy / Profimedia
Fernandes has previously shown Petulance when he is marked by humans, and if the players of Tottenham can get him from the first whistle, he will certainly rattle. That will not help a team that is consistently folded when a lot of cards are folded when they are put under pressure.
If Attack is really the best form of defense, both teams in that respect have shown something in the competition of this season. Only Athletic Club (30) have had more shots after high sales than both United (23) and Spurs (22). Moreover, Amorim's silk are also together top for direct attacks (32, level with Lyon).
The current form offers no idea who will take the European title
In terms of the current form, both parties have only won their European semi -final in their most recent competitions. United has lost to Brentford, West Ham and Chelsea in the Premier League, while Tottenham pulled with the hammers and lost to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
To that end, to be honest, neither of the teams has something to lose and can go as well as they did in their Carabao Cup quarterfinals.
On that occasion, the play balance was for the most part fairly the same.
The current formflash score of Manchester United
United only shaded property (54% to 46%), had slightly more fit (481 to 423) and a marginal better accuracy (83% to 81%).
However, that game will be demonstrably reminded that goalkeeper huilers and traces at one point are 3-0, as well as the match winner who comes from the goal of Son Heung-Min directly from a corner.
A must-win game for both teams … and both managers
What Ruben Amorim will be disappointed, apart from that result, and will certainly try to drum it in his attackers before he picks up the field at San Mames is their dissolute for the goal.
20 shots with only five on goal in the night compared to the nine total shots of Spurs in the game with six on goal.
A frustrated Rasmus Højlund during the Europa League match of Manchester United against Athletic Clubnews Images, News Images Ltd / Alamy / Profimedia
It is clear that it is not only in attack where United has problems, but at least when Rasmus Hojlund et all puts the ball in the back of the net, it gives the Red Devils half a chance to win games.
For both parties, the final of Wednesday evening is a chance of salvation and an opportunity to make their own piece of history. For a number of reasons it is a must-win game. For losing management this can be the start of the end.