New Delhi, May 22 -- Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at Athletic Bilbao's San Mames Stadium, ending a 41-year wait for a European trophy. This victory earned Spurs a place in next season's Champions League. Brennan Johnson's goal in the first half proved to be match-winning.

Notably, Tottenham won their previous big title in 2008, when they lifted the League Cup. For a team struggling in the Premier League, this victory is a huge boost for fans and manager Ange Postecoglou.

The match was tight as both teams found it hard to create chances. However, in the 42nd minute, Tottenham got the breakthrough. Pape Sarr kicked a pass into the penalty area, it hit United's Luke Shaw, and Brennan Johnson tappe...