Tottenham and their journey to glory.

Not many people had faith in Tottenham winning the all-English clash in Bilbao on the morning of May 22nd.

By defeating Man United 1-0 in the Europa League final, Tottenham ended a 17-year trophy drought and opened a new chapter in the club's history.

Quenching the thirst for titles

The North London team has historically stumbled whenever they come close to glory. Therefore, fans keep waiting, keep hoping, only to be disappointed with "Spurs".

Everything officially changed in the early hours of May 22nd, when Tottenham overcame all pressure and historical burdens to achieve an incredibly brilliant victory. A team that was only above the relegation zone in the Premier League managed to win the Europa League, thereby securing their place in Europe's most prestigious competition, the Champions League, next season.

The Europa League title is a motivation for Tottenham to improve their form in the coming period (Photo: UEFA)

The clash in Bilbao did not live up to expectations, with both teams displaying poor performances. Experts consider it the worst European Cup final in over a decade, with the fewest goals and the least competitive spirit.

The only goal of the match came from a chaotic situation rather than the result of a well-executed play. Following a cross from Pape Sarr, Brennan Johnson rushed in but missed the shot; the ball bounced off Luke Shaw's hand and then lightly touched Johnson's foot before flying into the Manchester United net.

To be fair, Tottenham didn't play any better than their opponents. In fact, statistics show they were the European champions with the lowest performance figures in the last 15 years, with only 27% possession, a mere 115 passes, and a single shot on target in the entire match.

Tottenham aren't great, but Man United are also really bad, especially in attack and finishing. In fact, in all four encounters this season, Man United have lost to Tottenham.

Perhaps Tottenham fans weren't too concerned about whether the victory was aesthetically pleasing, as long as their beloved team ended their long trophy drought. Even captain Son Heung-min, the only remaining player from the squad that participated in the 2009 Champions League final against Liverpool, was shocked to realize how long it had been since his team had lifted a trophy since winning the League Cup in 2008.

History turns a new page.

Winning the Europa League would be a significant milestone in Tottenham's contemporary history. They would no longer have to worry about being ridiculed for their trophy room being "gathering dust" for almost two decades, and they would be even happier because it would provide them with more resources to recruit talented players for their journey to the top.

Would anyone believe that as soon as the January 2025 transfer window closed, manager Ange Postecoglou decided his team needed to abandon all other competitions to focus on conquering the Europa League? The Australian coach once stated that success always comes to him in his second season at each club he has managed. Winning the Europa League is the clearest evidence of the effectiveness of his work at Tottenham.

Success in the Europa League would be a springboard for Tottenham's return to the Champions League, along with a huge revenue stream estimated at over £100 million. It remains unclear whether manager Postecoglou will continue with the "Spurs" after 100 matches, given their poor domestic results (still competing with Manchester United for positions just above the relegation zone, i.e., 16th and 17th). However, if satisfied with Postecoglou's philosophy, Tottenham's leadership might place their trust in him again – a manager who is building a young, talented, and ambitious squad.

Thus, Son Heung-min has won a title with Tottenham after exactly 10 years with the club. This achievement is more than enough to enshrine the South Korean star in a prominent place in the history of Tottenham and Asian football. It's worth remembering that not long before, another former Tottenham player, Harry Kane, also won his first title with the Bundesliga championship with Bayern Munich…

These auspicious signs mark a fulfilling season for Tottenham, hopefully opening a new path to success for the London club.

"Coach Postecoglou has won important titles with Celtic (Scotland), Brisbane Roar (Australia), Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan), and now his first triumph at Tottenham. He asserts that with the psychological barrier that has weighed on him for nearly two decades removed, Tottenham can reach new heights instead of resigning themselves to their current situation."

Source: https://nld.com.vn/tottenham-va-hanh-trinh-den-vinh-quang-196250522202532008.htm