Both Manchester United and Tottenham had one foot in the Europa League final before the return leg.
United had a 3–0 lead before the home game against Spanish Athletic Bilbao and "Spurs" had a 3–1 lead when they traveled to Northern Norway for a meeting with successful club Bodö/Glimt.
And it never became especially dramatic either in Manchester or Bodö.
Manchester United, with Victor Nilsson Lindelöf in the starting eleven, stood for a new major victory and won overall with 7–1, while Tottenham, where Dejan Kulusevski started, extended their lead to 5–1.
Thus, a Swedish duel awaits in the final, where a lot is at stake. Both clubs come from failed seasons in the Premier League, where United is in 15th place, one point ahead of Tottenham in 16th. Thus, the Europa League is not only the clubs' only chance to rescue, but also to play Champions League football next season.
If Tottenham's injured star Lucas Bergvall has time to become match-fit by May 21, when the final takes place in Bilbao, remains to be seen.
For just over a week ago, coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed that the 19-year-old had strained his ankle ligaments and "will likely be out for the rest of the season".
