Although Manchester United is about to face Tottenham in the Europa League final in Bilbao, coach Ruben Amorim downplayed the importance of winning the Europa League before the game. He stressed that even if he lifted the trophy, it would not erase the disappointment and downturn of the Premier League this season.

The Red Devils have had a dismal record in the Premier League this season, with 18 defeats leaving them mired in the bottom half of the table.

Ruben Amorim said: "We can't expect a trophy to cover up all the problems. The Europa League is important, but it is not the end, but part of the process."

Amorim's views were also echoed by the players. Captain Harry Maguire also admitted that even winning the Europa League could not cover up the "disappointment" of the entire season.

"This doesn't save the season because we've been disappointing," Maguire said. "We've lost too many games and our performances have been extremely unstable. This season has been really difficult. But of course, the charm of football is also about creating memories and winning trophies, and we have the chance to win one now."

Although both the coach and the captain tried to downplay the importance of the trophy, the Europa League title still has practical significance: the most direct one is that it secures Manchester United's qualification for next season's Champions League - this is crucial for the Red Devils who are about to undergo a large-scale lineup rebuild.

Qualifying for the Champions League will not only increase the team's bargaining chips in attracting new players, but may also become a key symbol to boost morale - even in a turbulent season, they can still prove themselves in key battles.