Man United head into next Wednesday's Europa League final knowing that victory over Tottenham would give them a triumphant end to a miserable season, a ticket to the Champions League and an estimated dividend of £85million.
The club are in desperate need of something to cheer after a dismal Premier League campaign which has included 17 defeats and sees them just two places above the relegation spots in 16th.
Lifting the Europa League in Bilbao would go some way to atoning for that form and give their supporters cause to celebrate.