Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have had hugely underwhelming domestic campaigns in 2024-25, with the two sides sitting in 16th and 17th place in the Premier League table respectively.
However, both Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou have a shot at redemption in the Europa League, where their two teams will meet to do battle for an all-important spot in next season's Champions League.
With only one of the Red Devils or the Lilywhites being able to secure a return to elite European competition, the stakes will be even higher come the showpiece event in Bilbao on Wednesday night.