Both Manchester United and Tottenham both want a golden ticket to the Champions League after historically unfavorable seasons, so they square off in the Europa League final on Wednesday in Bilbao.
The two Premier League sides have lost a total of 39 times, with Spurs and United, who are only one place above the relegation zone, ranking 16th overall.
Yet one of them will be ecstatic when the San Mames stadium’s final whistle blows — not just a European trophy but also a financial windfall worth up to $ 100 million ($134 million) in cash.
In his first season at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim acknowledges that victory won’t solve United’s long-standing and deep-rooted issues, but he also acknowledges that it would alter the mood.
Read more about Postecoglou’s fight to avoid Sack as Spurs take on Man Utd in the Europa League final.
On the eve of the game in northern Spain, the 40-year-old said, “We have bigger things to deal with than that. To put this club back to the top.”
However, he added that “if we win, people will view our team differently because it’s very important to win a European championship.”
Due to the club’s size and pulling power, the former Sporting Lisbon boss was keen to stress that the success of United depends not solely on the success of the Champions League.
However, Kieran Maguire, a professor of football finance, claims that it is “the most significant game in the club’s history” in terms of money.
United, who are struggling to balance the books and have access to vital funds for a squad rebuild, would benefit greatly from the enormous cash windfall from various revenue sources.
Postecoglou exit, and  
Whatever happens, the Portuguese manager’s job appears to be secure, despite the fact that United are on the verge of their worst league performance in 50 years.
Regardless of whether Ange Postecoglou, 59, ends Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought, many people believe the 59-year-old manager is heading for the exit door.
Nothing is guaranteed in life, and nothing is guaranteed in sport, the former Australia and Celtic coach said to the young people from day one.
You just need to make sure you take advantage of every opportunity, which is what I’ve done my entire career.
In his second season with Spurs, Postecoglou feels that he has unfinished business in London and thinks winning the Europa League might represent a “turning point” for the club.
He said earlier this month, “Until you actually do it, then it’s fair game for people to say, Well, you’ve always kind of fluffed it on the big stage.”
Tottenham have won the Europa League twice in its former form, the UEFA Cup, but not since 1984, despite not winning silverware since the 2008 League Cup.
The sixth all-English final in European football history is too close to calling.
This year, Spurs have defeated United three times, once in the Premier League and once in the League Cup.
However, three-time European champions United, who are chasing their first European victory since the 2016/17 Europa League, have recently won the League Cup and the FA Cup under former manager Erik ten Hag.
Since February 2, neither club has won any league games against rivals who are pursuing the Championship or each other.
Yet they remain undefeated in the Europa League.
With a 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao, United, the only team in continental competition this season, denied the Spanish side a fairytale final in their own stadium.
Bodo/Glimt, the Norwegian champions, lost 5-1 on aggregate to Tottenham.
Bruno Fernandes, United’s captain, and Casemiro, who has won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, are United’ standout players.
Lucas Bergvall, a midfielder, will not face United, according to Postecoglou, who confirmed it on Tuesday. Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are also available.
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