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Tottenham player ratings vs Manchester United: Micky van de Ven commanding as Spurs win Europa League

Brennan Johnson is the hero for Tottenham, scoring the only goal in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Star man: Micky van de Ven
Tottenham Hotspur were crowned Europa League champions after a scrappy 1-0 win over Manchester United here in Bilbao.
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Brennan Johnson bundled home the only goal of a low-quality final on 42 minutes, meeting Pape Matar Sarr’s cross with help from Luke Shaw’s arm.
The closest United came to an equaliser was a Rasmus Hojlund header spectacularly hooked off the line by Micky van de Ven.
Spurs defended resolutely through the final 25 minutes and held on to win a first European trophy in 41 years.
Here’s how we rated the Spurs players at San Mames…
Guglielmo Vicario 8
Stepped up when needed, drawing a fine, one-handed save from Alejandro Garnacho and saving from Shaw in stoppage-time. Otherwise unconvincing, and fumbed a high ball which led to a huge chance for Hojlund, only for van de Ven to clear spectacularly.
Pedro Porro 7
His delivery from open play and set pieces was always a threat in a game conscipuously lacking good technicians.
Cristian Romero 8
Outstanding in another final, sweeping up United’s attacks and setting the tone with his aggression. He was lucky, though, that Bruno Fernandes headed wide after he was drawn out of defence in the second half.
Micky van de Ven 9
Saved a certain goal when he leapt to clear Hojlund’s header from the goal-line. Composed and commanding at the back again.
Destiny Udogie 7
Amad Diallo stretched him down the right but he made a crucial tackle to deny the winger in a dangerous position in the second half and was an outlet on the counter.
Rodrigo Bentancur 7
Kept it simple at the base of midfield. The Uruguayan has been one of Postecoglou’s most trusted lieutenants during this European campaign.
Yves Bissouma 8
Mopped upped in front of the back four impressively and occasionally opened up the game with his passing.
Pape Matar Sarr 7
He was under pressure to provide some creativity and delivered with the cross for the opening goal.
Brennan Johnson 8
Claimed the opening goal, as well he might after a dart to the near post. Unsettled Shaw from the off with his pressing and direct running.
Goalscorer: Brennan Johnson
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Dominic Solanke 7
Starved of proper service but did his bit to occupy United’s back three, especially Harry Maguire, allowing Spurs to profit from the second balls.
Richarlison 8
Worked tirelessly for the team in an excellent, selfless display from the left, justifying his selection ahead of Heung-min Son.
Subs
Heung-min Son (Richarlison 67’) 6
Largely played a defensive role, as Spurs held on to see out the win.
Kevin Danso (Johnson 79’) 7
Enable Spurs to move to a back five for the final 10 minutes plus stoppages and made a couple of important interventions.
Archie Gray (Sarr 90’) 6
Provided fresh legs for stoppage-time and deserved an appearance after his efforts this term.
Djed Spence (Udogie 90’) 6
Filled in at left-back for stoppage-time and was disciplined.
Not used: Austin, Whiteman, Tel, Odobert, Davies, Scarlett, Moore, Ajayi.
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Barcelona 3-0 Getafe: Catalans Cruise to Convincing Win

Barcelona made it three wins in a row with a commanding 3-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Ferran Torres scored twice in the first half, and Dani Olmo added a third after the break, keeping Barça unbeaten this season.
From the opening whistle, Barcelona controlled possession and created chance after chance. Torres opened the scoring in the 15th minute after a clever assist from Dani Olmo and doubled the lead just before halftime with a thunderous strike from outside the box.
Getafe tried to respond after the break but struggled to break down Barcelona’s organized defense. The third goal came in the 62nd minute, with Marcus Rashford setting up Olmo to finish calmly, sealing the win.
Torres was the standout performer, while Olmo and Rashford impressed with their attacking contributions. Barcelona’s defense remained solid throughout, keeping a clean sheet and demonstrating why they are serious title contenders.
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Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City: Martinelli Strikes Late to Deny Guardiola’s Men

Arsenal and Manchester City shared the spoils in a tense Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, as Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Gunners. The result leaves Arsenal unbeaten against City in recent meetings, but both sides may feel they missed a chance to make a strong statement in the title race.
City made the brighter start and struck in just the ninth minute. Tijjani Reijnders launched a rapid counterattack, combining with Erling Haaland, who finished with trademark precision past David Raya to give the visitors the lead. Arsenal, by contrast, struggled for rhythm in the first half, finding it difficult to break down City’s compact shape while also leaving themselves vulnerable on the break.
The second half saw a shift in momentum. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze, whose energy and creativity tilted the game in the home side’s favour. Arsenal pressed higher, dominated possession, and carved out opportunities, but City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma stood firm, making key saves to frustrate the Gunners. Pep Guardiola’s side, meanwhile, chose to sit deep and protect their narrow lead, sacrificing attacking intent in favour of defensive organisation.
Just when it seemed City’s resilience would deliver all three points, Arsenal struck back in dramatic fashion. In the third minute of stoppage time, Eze’s long ball released Martinelli, who kept his composure to lob Donnarumma and send the Emirates into raptures. The goal secured a deserved point for Arsenal, who had pressed relentlessly in search of an equaliser.
The result leaves Arsenal on 10 points from five matches, while City sit on seven. For Arsenal, the draw was a relief but also a reminder of the fine margins in top-level contests. For City, the late concession underscored lingering questions about their ability to maintain control when defending a lead. Both teams, however, remain firmly in the early title picture, and Sunday’s clash offered a glimpse of the intensity likely to define the race ahead.
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VIDEO: 2025 World Athletics Championships – Ghana Dominates 4×100 Relays To Qualify For Finals

Ghana won their heat and advanced to the World Athletics Championships’ 4×100 Men’s Relay Race finals by dominating the field.
Team Ghana won first place in 37.79 seconds and advanced to the finals of this year’s Championships, which are being held in Tokyo, Japan.
As they set a new national record, Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu burned the field.

Japan, the host nation, qualified for the finals by finishing third in 38.07 seconds, while the Netherlands came in second in 37.95 seconds.
The race was dramatic, and the finalists, South Africa, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, did not make it to the finals because they did not finish the race.
Jamaica also lost the race in the other heat because Kishane Thompson, the silver medallist in the Men’s 100 Metre event, was unable to get the baton during the changeover.
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