Onana to Play His Third European Final, Eyes Europa League Glory and Champions League Return with Manchester United

• André Onana is set to feature in his third European club final, aiming to win the 2025 Europa League with Manchester United after previous runner-up finishes with Ajax and Inter Milan
• Manchester United’s Europa League triumph would secure them a spot in the 2025-26 Champions League, their only realistic path given a difficult Premier League season
• Under coach Ruben Amorim, Onana has been instrumental in the team’s unbeaten European run, making this final a crucial opportunity for both player and club

André Onana is set to play his third European club final, this time with Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.

This marks a significant milestone in his career after previously reaching the Europa League final with Ajax Amsterdam in 2017 and the Champions League final with Inter Milan in 2023.

Manchester United qualified for the Europa League final following a strong campaign marked by solid performances, especially from Onana in goal. In the quarter-finals, they overcame Lyon with a 7-6 aggregate scoreline

In the semi-finals, Manchester United faced Athletic Bilbao. After a commanding 3-0 win in the first leg at San Mamés, they secured their place in the final with a 4-1 victory at Old Trafford, bringing the aggregate to 7-6. Onana was instrumental throughout, showing resilience amid recent criticism and helping maintain the team’s unbeaten record in European competitions this season

Manchester United’s Europa League run has been exceptional, remaining undefeated in European competitions this season with 9 wins and 5 draws in 14 matches. Their ambition is to win the Europa League to secure direct qualification for the 2025-2026 Champions League

For Onana, this final represents a chance to claim his first European club trophy, a significant achievement that would crown his steady progression and resilience after near misses in previous finals. His performances have made him a key figure for Coach Ruben Amorim

The final against Tottenham Hotspur on May 21, 2025, offers Manchester United and Onana an opportunity to cap their season with a major trophy and restore some glory after a challenging Premier League campaign. The victory would not only be a personal triumph for Onana but also a critical step for Manchester United’s return to Europe’s elite competition.