The Europa League final provides a golden opportunity for one of Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United to salvage a Champions League place from what has been an otherwise forgettable season.
While winning a European trophy is always an achievement to be commended, neither set of supporters will be entirely happy given their sides are languishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League table as the season comes to a close.
But there is some form of redemption on offer in Bilbao, where the two sides will contest for a place in Europe's elite competition.