May 22, 2025: A viral video from the Europa League Final on Thursday, May 22, captured a hilarious moment in the commentary box, where football legends Gareth Bale and Rio Ferdinand displayed priceless reactions to Tottenham Hotspur’s historic 1-0 win over Manchester United.
As Brennan Johnson scored the winning goal, following an own goal by Luke Shaw, Tottenham Hotspur clinched their third Europa League title, securing a stunning victory at San Mamés Stadium in Spain. For Bale, the moment was one of joy and celebration, as he watched his former club claim European glory. The Welsh football legend, who had set aside a day of golf to witness the final, was all smiles as he applauded his side’s victory.
Meanwhile, Ferdinand, who had been hoping for a United win, was visibly distraught as the decisive goal was scored. The former Manchester United defender was left speechless and frustrated, providing a stark contrast to Bale’s elation. The duo’s contrasting reactions to the final result quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the match.
Tottenham’s victory in the Europa League marked a significant achievement for the club, securing their third title in the competition’s history. Their previous wins came in the 1971–72 and 1983–84 seasons. With this victory, Spurs join an exclusive list of clubs with three Europa League titles, alongside giants like Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid.
However, it is Sevilla FC that leads the all-time list with seven Europa League titles, while English and Italian clubs are tied for second place with nine trophies each.
A Moment to Celebrate for Tottenham and Bale
Tottenham’s victory was a historic one, placing them among the elite clubs in European football. For Bale, it was a sweet moment of redemption as a former Tottenham and Real Madrid star, showing his love and loyalty to his old club.
“A fantastic achievement for Tottenham and to be able to see this live is special,” said Bale during his post-match interview.
As for Ferdinand, his frustration was palpable, as United’s inability to clinch the Europa League trophy in such a high-stakes final was a bitter pill to swallow.
“It’s a tough one to take, especially when you think we had the game in control. Credit to Spurs, they were clinical,” Ferdinand remarked.
With this win, Tottenham Hotspur add another prestigious European title to their trophy cabinet, as they now look to build on this success in future campaigns.
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