The UEFA Cup final turned into a civil war in the Premier League! Manchester United advanced 7-1, Tottenham Hotspur 5-1, and Son Heung-min finally got his first chance to win the first championship

When Old Trafford's scoreboard was frozen at 4-1, Manchester United advanced to the UEFA Cup final with a total score of 7-1 in two rounds. This exciting victory not only puts the Red Devils only one step away from the second European League trophy in team history, but also marks the full rise of Premier League teams in the European arena this season. On May 22, Manchester United will hold the ultimate showdown with their opponent Tottenham at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, and this Premier League civil war is destined to be recorded in the history of European wars.

The Red Devils' European Miracle: 14 unbeaten record

Although Manchester United only ranked 15th in the Premier League, they showed a completely different appearance in the European League. In 14 Europa League games this season, the Red Devils have won 9 wins and 5 draws unbeaten, becoming the seventh team to reach the finals with an unbeaten record since the reform of the Europa League. What's even more amazing is that they scored 28 goals in the knockout stage, and their offensive firepower averaged 2 goals per game made all opponents frightened. In the second leg of the semi-finals, Manchester United perfectly interpreted the characteristics of "a civil war outsider, a foreign war insider" at home. Facing La Liga powerhouse Athletic Bilbao, the Red Devils completely smashed their opponent's fantasy of turning the tables with four wonderful goals. In the 71st minute, Mount's dexterous turn and shot in the penalty area equalized the score; 8 minutes later, Casemiro headed the ball with a free kick from B Fee; at the end of the game, Hoylen and Mount scored two more games, locking the score at 4-1. Such a devastating performance made Sir Ferguson in the stands nod frequently.

Tottenham's Nordic conquest: Victory on artificial turf

In the ice and snow of Norway, Tottenham shattered the "dark horse myth" with a 2-0 victory. Facing Bode Shining with the Devil's Home Stadium, the team led by Obo withstood the sub-zero low temperature, artificial turf and opponent fans' off-track moves, and completed the promotion with the most professional performance. Solank and Polo scored in the second half to help Tottenham advance with a total score of 5-1.

This victory is of great significance to Tottenham. This is their first European final since 2019, and it is also the closest Son Heung-min has to his first club trophy in his career. Although the Korean king failed to score in this game, as the team's spiritual leader, his desire to win infected every teammate. In the locker room after the game, Tottenham players shouted the slogan "Fight for Brother Sun" and showed unprecedented cohesion.

The European hegemony of the Premier League: Six teams locked in the Champions League place

With Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur meeting in the final, the Premier League officially locked in six Champions League places for next season, setting a new historical record. This means that even Manchester United, ranked 15th and Tottenham, ranked 16th, will qualify for the Champions League. Such a grand occasion made legendary Neville sigh: "This may be the most glorious era in the Premier League. "

But Wenger has objections to this, and the French coach publicly questioned the rationality of the Europa League title to the Champions League. In response, Tottenham coach Postkoglu responded strongly: "Rules are rules, we won this opportunity with our strength." These remarks also reflect the fierce competition within the Premier League. Even in the European arena, the competition with the league teams is full of gunpowder.

Final Preview: The final on May 22 will be a dramatic showdown. Manchester United is eager to replicate the glory of the 2016-17 season, when Mourinho led the team to defeat Ajax to win the championship; while Tottenham Hotspur hopes to end the 41-year European championship drought. What's more subtle is that the two teams currently only have one point apart in the Premier League, and this final is also an extended competition for league rankings to some extent.

For Manchester United coach Amorin, this is the best stage to prove himself. Since replacing Tenhah, he has never been able to reverse the team's decline in the league, and the Europa League has become the last life-saving straw. As for Tottenham, Postkoglu urgently needs to use the championship to calm the outside world's doubts, especially considering the team's huge investment in the transfer market.

When the final whistle sounds, no matter which team raises the trophy, it will be a victory for Premier League football. But on this battlefield, there is no draw, only the king. Manchester United's dream of revival and Tottenham's championship desire are destined to collide with the most dazzling spark under the night sky of Bilbao.