Tottenham player ratings vs Manchester United: Micky van de Ven commanding as Spurs win Europa League
Brennan Johnson bundled home the only goal of a low-quality final on 42 minutes, meeting Pape Matar Sarr's cross with help from Luke Shaw's arm.
The closest United came to an equaliser was a Rasmus Hojlund header spectacularly hooked off the line by Micky van de Ven.
Spurs defended resolutely through the final 25 minutes and held on to win a first European trophy in 41 years.
Here's how we rated the Spurs players at San Mames...
Guglielmo Vicario 8
Stepped up when needed, drawing a fine, one-handed save from Alejandro Garnacho and saving from Shaw in stoppage-time. Otherwise unconvincing, and fumbed a high ball which led to a huge chance for Hojlund, only for van de Ven to clear spectacularly.
Pedro Porro 7
His delivery from open play and set pieces was always a threat in a game conscipuously lacking good technicians.
Cristian Romero 8
Outstanding in another final, sweeping up United's attacks and setting the tone with his aggression. He was lucky, though, that Bruno Fernandes headed wide after he was drawn out of defence in the second half.
Micky van de Ven 9
Saved a certain goal when he leapt to clear Hojlund's header from the goal-line. Composed and commanding at the back again.
Destiny Udogie 7
Amad Diallo stretched him down the right but he made a crucial tackle to deny the winger in a dangerous position in the second half and was an outlet on the counter.
Rodrigo Bentancur 7
Kept it simple at the base of midfield. The Uruguayan has been one of Postecoglou's most trusted lieutenants during this European campaign.
Yves Bissouma 8
Mopped upped in front of the back four impressively and occasionally opened up the game with his passing.
Pape Matar Sarr 7
He was under pressure to provide some creativity and delivered with the cross for the opening goal.
Brennan Johnson 8
Claimed the opening goal, as well he might after a dart to the near post. Unsettled Shaw from the off with his pressing and direct running.
Dominic Solanke 7
Starved of proper service but did his bit to occupy United's back three, especially Harry Maguire, allowing Spurs to profit from the second balls.
Richarlison 8
Worked tirelessly for the team in an excellent, selfless display from the left, justifying his selection ahead of Heung-min Son.
Subs
Heung-min Son (Richarlison 67') 6
Largely played a defensive role, as Spurs held on to see out the win.
Kevin Danso (Johnson 79') 7
Enable Spurs to move to a back five for the final 10 minutes plus stoppages and made a couple of important interventions.
Archie Gray (Sarr 90') 6
Provided fresh legs for stoppage-time and deserved an appearance after his efforts this term.
Djed Spence (Udogie 90') 6
Filled in at left-back for stoppage-time and was disciplined.
Not used: Austin, Whiteman, Tel, Odobert, Davies, Scarlett, Moore, Ajayi.
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