On May 9 , the second leg of the 2024-25 Europa League semi-finals ushered in a focus battle. The Premier League powerhouse Tottenham Hotspur challenged the Norwegian Premier League powerhouse Bodo Glint away. Tottenham, who took the lead 3-1 at home in the first leg, won another game at the Asmir Stadium, defeating the opponent 2-0 and advancing to the final with a total score of 5-1 . In the final, Tottenham will start an " English showdown " with Manchester United, who is also a Premier League representative , to compete for the Europa League championship this season.

In the first half of the match, the home team Bodo Grimm showed a strong desire to win. In the 9th minute, they launched an attack through a left corner kick. Blomberg's shot from a small angle at the back point was slightly off target, which made Tottenham fans sweat. In the 22nd minute, Tottenham got a good opportunity. Polo's direct free kick was very threatening, but it was bravely resolved by the home team's goalkeeper. Then, Bodo Grimm threatened Tottenham's goal again. In the 31st minute, Patrick Berg's free kick went straight to the dead corner. Fortunately, Vicario made a key save. In the 35th minute, Hogg's header was also slightly off target. Neither side scored in the first half.

In the second half, the situation changed suddenly. Tottenham gradually controlled the rhythm of the game and showed a high offensive conversion rate through set pieces and counterattacks. In the 63rd minute, Tottenham broke the deadlock. Romero headed the ball to the back post from a corner kick. Solanke made a header and scored in front of the goal. The score was rewritten to 1-0 . Only 6 minutes later, Tottenham scored again. In the 69th minute, Porro showed his personal ability in the counterattack on the right. He chose to lob the ball directly from a small angle. The ball hit the far post and bounced into the net in a perfect arc. This wonderful goal helped Tottenham expand the score to 2-0 .

With two goals in hand, the whole team slowed down the pace of the game, using more ball possession and defensive counterattack strategies. Although Bodo Glint tried to counterattack, it had little effect. In the end, Tottenham made it to the Europa League final with a total score of 5-1 thanks to their outstanding performance in two rounds. Next, they will face their rival Manchester United in Prague to start a much-anticipated Premier League derby.

For Tottenham, this is not only a major breakthrough in their recent European campaigns, but also the best stage for the head coach and core players to verify their own strength. Manchester United is also determined to regain the European honor. This final is bound to be full of sparks. Who will lift the Europa League trophy this season? The suspense will soon be revealed.