Manchester United and Tottenham will both try to avoid going the distance when they clash in the Europa League final tonight.
The two Premier League strugglers will contest an all-English final in Bilbao to win both silverware and Champions League qualification.
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Having lost a combined total of 39 Premier League games this season, United and Spurs know their campaigns rest on a victory.
As such, Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou will be prepared for all scenarios in their pursuits of delivering Europa League glory.
United are entering their fourth final in three years, but haven’t been at this stage in European competition since 2019.
Tottenham, meanwhile, haven’t reached a major tournament showpiece since their Champions League final loss in the same year.
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What are the Europa League final rules?
If United and Spurs can’t be separated after 90 minutes, the two teams will play two 15-minute periods of extra time.
During that additional half hour, a sixth substitute can be introduced by each manager on top of the five typically allowed.
In 90 minutes, both teams can stop the game a maximum of three times to make subs, which extends to four in extra-time.
Any changes made during half-time, between full-time and the start of extra time and half-time of extra time don’t count as a stoppage.
The players will remain on the pitch if extra-time is needed following the end of normal time, with play restarted after a five-minute break.
The 2025 Europa League final will be determined by a standard penalty shoot-out if there is still no winner after 120 minutes.
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Europa League final: Date and kick-off time
The 2025 Europa League final will take place tonight – Wednesday, May 21.
It is being held at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain – home of Man United’s semi-final opponents, Athletic Bilbao.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm UK time, with talkSPORT’s live coverage of the final presented by Adrian Durham.
Commentary will then be provided by Jim Proudfoot and former England striker Dean Ashton.
talkSPORT.com will also be on hand for all the latest news and build-up, including a live match blog for all the updates on the night.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The final will also be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK, read our article on the best TNT Sports subscription deals if you are looking to sign up before the final.
