A first-half goal from the forward and a great clearance from the centre-back saw the team from north London claim their first silverware since 2008
Tottenham brought a glorious end to a miserable season on Wednesday as they claimed the Europa League title with a 1-0 win in a scrappy final against Manchester United in Bilbao. Spurs claimed a first trophy in 17 years in inglorious fashion with Brennan Johnson working it over the line in the first half, and Ange Postecoglou's men held on to beat Ruben Amorim's side to the trophy and a spot in next season's Champions League.
After a promising start to the all-Premier League clash, the action died down as the game took on the quality expected of a tie between teams sat 16th and 17th in the English top-flight.
It was sparked back into life in predictably scrappy fashion in the 43rd minute when Pape Sarr sent the ball towards Johnson close to the United goal. His presence ruffled Luke Shaw, who failed to deal with it and the attacker helped it beyond Andre Onana.
Neither team could build any momentum in a stop-start second half, but United were given a great chance when Guglielmo Vicario spilled the ball, seeing it fly to Rasmus Hojlund. The striker's looping header looked destined to hit the net, but for an acrobatic clearance from Micky van de Ven.
The danger grew for Postecoglou's men when Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench for United for the last 20 minutes as the young winger was an immediate danger up against Pedro Porro, but even he was soon brought down to the game's level as Spurs held on and proved Postecoglou right – he always win trophies in his second season.
GOAL rates Tottenham's players from Estadio San Mames…
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Guglielmo Vicario (7/10):
A few shaky moments, including almost gifting Hojlund an equaliser, but kept out a few shots before making a tremendous stop from Shaw at the end.
Pedro Porro (6/10):
Produced a decent cross early on but struggled against Garnacho as soon as the winger came on.
Cristian Romero (7/10):
Strong in the air and quick to clear the danger when it fell to him.
Micky van de Ven (7/10):
A spectacular clearance to keep Spurs level in the second half.
Destiny Udogie (5/10):
Had a torrid time up against Amad for the most part, but stopped him in the box with an important challenge to spark a counter-attack.
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Pape Matar Sarr (7/10):
Whipped in the dangerous ball to create the goal and had a good game overall.
Yves Bissouma (6/10):
Fought hard to win everything for most of the game, but faded away after a silly booking.
Rodrigo Bentancur (6/10):
Cut out a couple of United attacks and was good with his passing.
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Brennan Johnson (7/10):
Didn't show much grace with the goal but got it over the line.
Dominic Solanke (4/10):
Useful as a target in the air but gave the ball away too often.
Richarlison (6/10):
Posed a threat from the beginning as he saw a shot and a cross blocked. Put in a proper defensive shift, too.
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Son Heung-min (5/10):
Replaced the injured Richarlison with 25 minutes left, but United soon took charge of the game and he struggled to cause any problems.
Kevin Danso (6/10):
Made a great defensive header late on.
Archie Gray (N/A):
A very late introduction.
Djed Spence (N/A):
Only on for stoppage time.
Ange Postecoglou (8/10):
It wasn't beautiful, but it was enough. His team did well to prevent United from making clear chances to deliver success after a rough season for him and his squad.
