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ICYMI - Manchester United and Tottenham reach the Europa League semi-finals after dramatic night
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As a neutral I’m very happy for both Spurs & Utd fans because it’s been a difficult season, but there might be some light at the end of the tunnel!! The Thursday night league at its best & UEFA will be very happy with this new setup and who would have thought it would bring so much joy to United & Spurs fans, Enjoy!!
Adam
This morning has passed by in a blur, much like the final minutes of Manchester United's epic comeback win in the Europa League quarter-finals last night.
So let's take a moment to recap what you might have missed:
We could genuinely go on all day but after 12 we'll be switching our attention to this weekend's Premier League action and we have a load of manager news conferences to bring your way.
So make sure you stick with us and you won't miss a thing - unlike those that left Old Trafford early last night.
Image source, Getty ImagesList of Tottenham Hotspur managers to reach a European semi-final in the last 40 years:
End of list.
Image source, Getty ImagesBelow is where Tottenham will play their Europa League semi-final second leg on 8 May.
The Aspmyra Stadion, home to Bodo/Glimt, is just north of the Arctic Circle and the artificial pitch was covered in snow last week.
That should have cleared in time for Tottenham's visit in three weeks time but the ground's capacity is just 8,270 compared to 62,850 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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As bad as United and Tottenham are, they are both capable of incredible moments and good performances. Rather than seeing it as a disgrace if either United or Tottenham win the Europa League, see it as a sign of how strong and competitive the Premier League is now. Two teams who are in the bottom half of the Premier league stand a great chance of winning!
John
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester United are through to their second European semi-final in four years. In 2021 they put SIX past Roma at Old Trafford in an eight-goal Europa League semi-final first leg.
Bruno Fernandes scored two of those goals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team put one foot in the final. Sadly there were no fans inside Old Trafford due to Covid-19.
Despite losing the second leg 3-2, United went through 8-5 on aggregate.
United faced Villarreal - managed by Unai Emery - in the final. After extra time ended 1-1, Villarreal won an epic penalty shootout 11-10.
Who can forget Tottenham's last semi-final appearance in Europe.
After losing 1-0 at home to Ajax, they faced a huge task in Amsterdam to turn it around and reach the 2019 Champions League final.
Goals by 19-year-old Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech saw Spurs trail 3-0 on aggregate yet, on a memorable night, Mauricio Pochettino's side went through on the away goals rule after Lucas Moura scored a second-half hat-trick.
Ajax's goalkeeper that night?
Andre Onana, now at Manchester United, who Spurs could face in the final if both Premier League teams advance.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-2)
Sebastien Bassong
Former Spurs defender on BBC 5 Live
It would be terrific just simply because both teams have had such a bad domestic season. They have been no where near it, but they could end up in the final.
Hopefully Tottenham would be on the winning side.
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Has nobody been watching Bodo/Glimt? These sides are getting ahead of themselves and are ignoring the one side who have possibly looked the most complete in the tournament to date.
Richard, Sligo
Athletic Bilbao will beat both of these teams. Won’t rule out Bodo/Glimt either. They’ve had a great run. Got carried away with the drama last night, but in the cold light of day it is so evident that neither of these teams are good enough to win the Europa and frankly would be an embarrassment in the champions league next season.
Tom, London
More on Tottenham's semi-final opponents Bodo/Glimt.
They are the first Norwegian side to reach a European men's semi-final, while they have won eight of their last ten two-legged European ties.
Speaking after his team's quarter-final penalty shootout win over Lazio, boss Kjetil Knutsen said: "I don't believe in miracles, I believe in our journey. Today, the magic was with us. We played an extraordinary match and we're incredibly proud to be in the semi-finals."
Goalkeeper Nikita Haikin added: "It's historic, not only for Bodo/Glimt but for all of Norwegian football."
The semi-final first leg will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 1 May with the return a week later in Norway.
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Image source, Rex FeaturesAthletic Bilbao, who currently sit fourth in La Liga, are desperate to reach the Europa League final as the showpiece on 21 May is being held at their San Mames stadium.
They are two-time finalists in the competition with their last appearance in the final coming in 2012 when the lost an all-Spanish showdown with Atletico Madrid 3-0 in Bucharest.
This season the Basque Country club have defeated - amongst others - Fenerbahce and Roma to get to this stage.
It is 13 years since Manchester United last faced Athletic Bilbao, with the Spanish club emerging 2-1 winners in the Europa League on their way to the 2012 final.
Technically Spurs have beaten Man United three times this season with an aggregate score of 8-3 but I get your point, Mark!
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Re: Tom at 10.38, Nope Spurs are not the worst team left. They have beaten United twice this season with an aggregate score of 6-3. They are a good team suffering poor form. The fact they still beat United twice and are unbeaten against them in their last 6 games together is telling.
Mark, Cambridge
Image source, Rex FeaturesBodo/Glimt are the underdogs with a BIG bite.
They were playing in the second-tier of Norwegian football as recently as 2017 but have since been crowned champions in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024.
They play in the town of Bodo - population 42,831 - just north of the Arctic Circle.
In this season's Europa League they have defeated - amongst others - Porto, Olympiakos while they overcame Lazio - two-time champions of Italy - on penalties in the quarter-finals.
In November, they came from behind to lead Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford before losing 3-2.
There won't be too many Spurs fans inside the Aspmyra Stadion on 8 May.
That's because Bodo/Glimt's ground has a capacity of just 8,270 - smaller than Glanford Park, home of National League North Scunthorpe United.
Europa League
A reminder for those just joining us that the four semi-finalists for the Europa League are Tottenham, Bodo/Glimt (more about them in a bit), Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United.
The semi-finals will be played over two legs on 1 May and 8 May.
Thursday 1 May
Tottenham v Bodo/Glimt
Athletic Bilbao v Manchester United
Thursday 8 May
Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham
Manchester United v Athletic Bilbao
Kick-off for all four games will be 20:00 BST.
Matt, I need you and every other person that left Old Trafford before full-time to channel your inner-Bart Simpson and write over and over again on a blackboard: "I will never leave a football game early" please.
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I'm kicking myself this morning that I missed one of the greatest Man United comebacks. At 4-2 United looked dead and buried. As we left Old Trafford with hundreds of other fans I felt dejected and disappointed and started to contemplate the depressing reality of shopping at Poundland in the transfer market and a new season without any european football. I could also foresee the glee and satisfaction in the media in United's downfall. As we exited the turnstiles, United got one back, I sarcastically thought great a consolation goal. A group of fans had gathered outside the megastore like a vigil, staring up at a screen in the red cafe with faint hope, or watching the slow death of the greatest club in football history. It was slightly surreal. Crossing road at Busby Way we heard a second roar from OT along with the sound of car horns. We couldn't believe it. It was amazing. The look of disappointment on fans faces had now turned to hope and belief as we all turned to our phones in desperate hope. Then as we approached OT cricket club news and excitement broke out of a winner by Maguire. It was completely unfathomable. Arise Sir Slab Head. A player heavily criticised by fans and media. Wow. What a story it would be for him to lift the Europa cup. I hope and pray he gets the opportunity to finish his story arc. No doubt it would be a best seller. I'm not getting carried away. It was truly a spectacular night, more so for the fans that stayed, but United need to summon something special again to beat and get past Bilbao. GGMU.
Matt the prat for leaving OT
Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-2)
Sebastien Bassong
Former Spurs defender on BBC 5 Live
Tottenham didn't concede any goals; they were also hard to beat, and honestly, the way they dictated the game was very pleasing to watch. So overall, it was a very decisive win for Spurs.
Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (agg 1-2)
'You're going to have to put up with me for a bit longer' - Postecoglou
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says "unfortunately you're going to have to put up with me for a bit longer" to the media as Spurs reach the semi-final's of the Europa League after beating Eintracht Frankfurt over the two ties.
Currently 15th in the Premier League, they have a chance of getting Champions League football next year by winning their first trophy in 17 years.
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Re Derek in Norfolk 1014 - worst team? You do realise Spurs are still in the competition yes?
Tom, Peterborough
