Tottenham fans go WILD in north London as they win their first trophy for 17 years by beating Manchester United in all-English Europa League final 850 miles away in Bilbao

By BEN WILLCOCKS

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rocked with scenes of joy and jubilation on Wednesday night as Spurs fans wildly celebrated their team’s Europa League final triumph over Manchester United in Bilbao. 

The Premier League side, who held off the Red Devils after taking the lead through Brennan Johnson just before half time, finally called an end to their 17-year trophy drought – and fans back at home needed no second invitation to celebrate the remarkable feat.

As Ange Postecoglou’s heroes broke out on to the pitch at the San Mames stadium, Spurs fans who were watching from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London did the same, invading the field in their droves to toast the club’s first honour since winning the League Cup back in 2008.

In addition to winning their first European trophy since 1984, Tottenham will now compete in next season’s Champions League after a disastrous Premier League campaign that sees them sit in 17th place heading into the final domestic weekend.

As as sea of white shirts descended on to the pitch in north London, several fans broke down in tears of joy while others wildly threw beer and items of clothing into the air.

The quality and overall spectacle of the Europa League final was heavily criticised by fans through the contest as both sides struggled to break the other down, but Tottenham fans will not mind in the slightest how they got their hands on the silverware.

Tottenham fans joyously celebrated Spurs’ Europa League triumph on Wednesday night

The north London club lifted the trophy after narrowly beating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao

Fans watching the game from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium emotionally celebrated as their club’s 17-year trophy drought – and 40-year wait for a European honour – came to an end

SPURS LIMBS 850 MILES AWAY 🤯

Fans at the Tottenham Stadium celebrating the moment they took the lead against Man United 🤍pic.twitter.com/kcg3saKZzL

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Postecoglou’s side started on the back foot but found themselves ahead when a looping cross ricocheted off Luke Shaw’s shoulder and into the path of Johnson, who was able to tap in from close range.

As Manchester United pushed for an equaliser in the second half, Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven produced an acrobatic clearance off the line to deny Rasmus Hojlund, keeping Spurs’ slender lead intact.

After keeping the Red Devils at bay through a nervy last seven minutes of stoppage time, Tottenham players were finally able to celebrate as the final whistle blew, soaking up the joyous atmosphere ahead of lifting the trophy in Bilbao.

For those not fortunate enough to acquire tickets to watch the final at the San Mames stadium, the club opened its gates in north London for a live screening of the contest, erecting 10 large screens around the pitch.

Supporters were able to purchase tickets at a cost of £10 for adults and £5 for anyone under the age of 18. 

As the wild and chaotic celebrations broke out, some fans could be seen standing atop the giant screens, surrounded by droves of flag-waving supporters below them.

More to follow. 

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Tottenham fans go WILD in north London as they win their first trophy for 17 years by beating Manchester United in all-English Europa League final 850 miles away in Bilbao

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