Europa League Semi Final 2025: Results, Dates & Fixtures

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United swept past their Europa League semi-final opponents with dominant aggregate wins before meeting in an all-English final at San Mamés Stadium on May 21, 2025 — Tottenham prevailing 1-0 to end a 17-year trophy drought.

Semi-final 1st legs: 1 May 2025 · Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt: 3-1 · Man Utd vs Athletic Club: 3-0 · Final venue: San Mamés · Semi-finalists (ENG): Tottenham, Man Utd

The table below summarizes aggregate results across both semi-final legs and the final.

Who does Man Utd play in the Europa League semi-final?

Manchester United faced Athletic Bilbao in a two-legged semi-final, and the tie was effectively settled inside the first 90 minutes. United won the first leg 3-0 at home on May 1, 2025, a result that gave Athletic Bilbao an uphill battle for the return fixture in Spain. According to NBC Sports football schedule authority, the second leg took place on May 8, 2025.

First leg result

The first leg at Old Trafford ended 3-0 in United’s favour, with goals from multiple scorers as Athletic Bilbao struggled to contain United’s attacking play. The clean sheet was an early signal that Bilbao would face an uphill task in the Basque Country.

Aggregate score

United completed the job in the second leg, winning 4-1 at San Mamés to seal a 7-1 aggregate victory. ESPN match report reported that Mason Mount scored twice — at 72 minutes and 90+1 — to cap a dominant display. Casemiro and Rasmus Højlund also found the net in that second leg, taking United’s tally to seven across both matches.

Who do Spurs play in the Europa League semi-final?

Tottenham Hotspur drew Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the semi-final draw, a matchup that on paper looked manageable but still required two professional performances across both legs. The first leg took place on May 1, 2025, with Tottenham hosting at home.

First leg result

Tottenham opened with a 3-1 home win against Bodø/Glimt, giving themselves a two-goal cushion before travelling north. NBC Sports football schedule authority confirmed the date and score, with the Norwegian side managing a consolation goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Opponent details

Bodø/Glimt had reached the semi-finals by eliminating Lazio in the quarter-finals, winning their first leg 2-0. Their run marked a significant achievement for Norwegian football, though they ultimately fell short against Tottenham’s quality. Tottenham won the second leg 2-0 to seal a 5-1 aggregate win, with Wikipedia tournament page confirming the aggregate score.

Where is the Europa League final 2025?

The 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final was held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, on May 21, 2025. The stadium, home to Athletic Bilbao, hosted the showpiece event for the 54th season of the competition and the 16th under the Europa League branding.

Stadium details

San Mamés is a 53,000-capacity venue that opened in 2013 and replaced the historic old stadium. It is widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest football arenas, known for its atmosphere and modern facilities. Wikipedia tournament page confirmed the venue and date for the final.

Host city

Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, has become a regular host for major European finals in recent years. The city’s football culture runs deep — Athletic Bilbao, the stadium’s home club, also featured in this semi-final as Man Utd’s opponents, giving the final a local narrative even though neither Athletic nor any Spanish side reached the last match.

Is the Europa League semi-finals 2 legs?

Yes, the Europa League semi-finals follow the traditional two-legged format used throughout the knockout rounds. Each tie consists of a home leg and an away leg, with aggregate scores determining which club progresses. This format has been standard in UEFA club competitions for decades and applies to every round from the round of 16 through to the semi-finals.

Tie format

In the 2024-25 season, the Europa League used a 36-team league phase format rather than traditional groups during the opening stage, but the knockout structure remained unchanged. NBC Sports football schedule authority confirmed the schedule details, including the two-leg format for all knockout rounds.

Qualification rules

Away goals no longer apply as a tiebreaker in UEFA competitions — if aggregate scores are level after both legs, the tie goes to extra time and then penalties if necessary. Neither semi-final required extra time, as both English clubs established commanding leads in their first legs.

What happens if Man U or Spurs win the Europa League?

The winner of the Europa League earns automatic qualification for the following season’s UEFA Champions League group stage — one of the most valuable prizes in club football outside the domestic league title. For clubs outside the Premier League top four, it represents a potential lifeline to Europe’s elite competition and the financial windfall that accompanies it.

Champions League spot

Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League on May 21, 2025, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the final. According to ESPN match report, this victory secured their place in the 2025-26 Champions League. It was Tottenham’s third UEFA Cup/Europa League title and their first major trophy since 2008.

Premier League rules

Under current UEFA rules, a Europa League winner who finishes outside the Premier League top four would still qualify for the Champions League, taking a fifth English slot. However, both Tottenham and Manchester United were competing in the final from lower Premier League positions — the NBC Sports report noted the final was effectively a contest between the 15th and 16th-placed Premier League clubs at the time.