Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr stands on the brink of the most significant achievement of his club career as Spurs prepare to face Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.
The highly anticipated showdown will take place at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT.
The 2024–25 campaign has marked a breakthrough for the Senegalese international, who has emerged as a central figure under manager Ange Postecoglou.
After a steady rise since joining Tottenham from FC Metz in 2021, the 22-year-old is now 90 minutes away from potentially clinching his first professional club trophy.
Sarr’s journey to prominence has been one of patience and perseverance.
Following a season of development in 2023–24, where he made 26 Premier League starts, scoring three goals and assisting three more, the current campaign has seen the midfielder elevate his game further.
He has featured in 52 matches across all competitions, contributing six goals and two assists, becoming a vital cog in Spurs’ engine room.
His impact in the Europa League has been particularly notable.
Sarr made an early impression by finding the net in both of Tottenham’s opening group stage fixtures—against Qarabag and Ferencváros—setting the tone for what has been a strong continental run.
Although he started on the bench in the semi-final first leg against Bodø/Glimt, his performances throughout the competition have been instrumental in guiding Spurs to the final.
His composure, energy, and technical ability have added balance and drive to Tottenham’s midfield throughout the campaign.
Manchester United present a formidable challenge, but Sarr has already demonstrated his capacity to perform against the Red Devils.
In the League Cup quarter-final on 19 December 2024, he played the full 90 minutes in a thrilling 4–3 victory, effectively nullifying key figures like Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo.
Earlier in the Premier League season, Sarr made an immediate impact as a substitute, delivering an assist with his very first touch in a dominant 3–0 win over United.
Wednesday’s final offers more than just silverware for Spurs.
With a disappointing domestic campaign leaving them 17th in the Premier League, lifting the Europa League trophy would not only end the club’s 17-year wait for a major honour but also secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
For Pape Matar Sarr, it would mark the crowning moment of a season that has confirmed his transformation from promising talent into a key player on the European stage.
