Europa League Final: MU and Ruben Amorim's belief

From disappointment to final

MU 's start to the 2024/25 Europa League has been disappointing: they have failed to win any of their opening three games. They have always been ahead, but have drawn against Twente (1-1), Porto (3-3) and Fenerbahce (1-1).

The draw with Fenerbahce in Istanbul pushed MU down to 21st place in the group stage , causing Erik ten Hag to almost lose his seat.

MU entered the Europa League final with an unbeaten record. Photo: ManUtd

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Along with a poor start in the Europa League, MU had difficulties in the Premier League: only 3 wins in the first 9 rounds.

United's ninth Premier League game was a 2-1 defeat at West Ham, just three days after drawing with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce. As a result, Ten Hag was sacked a few months after being given a new contract by Ineos.

After sacking Ten Hag, United immediately contacted Sporting Lisbon to discuss Ruben Amorim. The appointment took place a few days later, although the Portuguese coach was initially hesitant.

Under the agreement, Amorim will lead Sporting until the FIFA break in November. Ruud van Nistelrooy will take temporary charge during that time.

Van Nistelrooy won three and drew one. More importantly, he helped improve the atmosphere at the club. This period also saw MU beat PAOK 2-0 in the Europa League - their first victory in Europe in a year.

Ruben Amorim has absolute faith in 3-4-2-1, despite many MU players not being suitable for the 3-center-back system.

Amorim himself warned of a “storm coming” and publicly said he had the worst squad in MU history.

That came true, as the Red Devils played quite poorly, losing their spirit. A 2-1 victory over Man City at the Etihad was the only bright spot in a forgettable December.

MU has the best attack in Europa League. Photo: PA

Despite their dismal domestic record - with the highest defeat rate of the Premier League era - the effectiveness of Amorim's 3-4-2-1 formation has been impressive in the Europa League.

The Faith of Ruben Amorim

MU entered the Europa League final (2am May 22) with an unbeaten record . The Red Devils scored 34 goals, the most in the tournament, 7 more than their opponent Tottenham.

Amorim's team was also among the clubs with the most ball possession, with a rate of 57.1% - just behind Galatasaray (58.1%).

In the 4 group stage matches against Ruben Amorim , MU won all. Entering the knockout stage, the Red Devils won 4 and drew 2. Half of these matches they scored 4 goals or more.

The impressive results were the way MU crushed Real Sociedad 4-1, won Bilbao 3-0 and 4-1. Those were all strong opponents from La Liga, considered as the top candidates for the championship.

Amorim made their mark with 3-4-2-1. Photo: EFE

There were times when United faced defeat, such as the second leg of the quarter-finals against Lyon. However, Ruben Amorim's players scored 3 goals in the 114th minute of extra time to win 5-4 in an unthinkable scenario.

In the Europa League, MU won with the leadership of Bruno Fernandes - the tournament's top scorer, with 7 goals, and the special spirit of Harry Maguire.

When Maguire headed in the winner against Lyon in the 120+1 minute, it was said that MU was "chosen by fate" to reach the Europa League final and win the championship.

Of course, Ruben Amorim does not leave everything to fate. He has his own ideas and plans for the conquest of the 7th European Cup in the club's history (after 3 Champions League/Cup C1), 1 Europa League, 1 old Cup C2, 1 Super Cup.

The European Cup will salvage a disappointing season for United. At the same time, a victory at San Mames - where the team beat Bilbao 3-0 - is also a ticket to the Champions League.

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