Onana awful, 2/10 ace terrible – Manchester United player ratings v Tottenham
Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Tottenham in the Europa League final against Manchester United at San Mames.
Luke Shaw and Andre Onana were to blame for the Spurs strike as Johnson capitalised and sent his side into a 1-0 lead at the break.
That proved to be enough as Ange Postecoglou’s side picked up the Lilywhites’ first trophy since 2008.
Here are our Manchester United player ratings from the game:
Andre Onana – 2
Lenny Yoro – 4
Harry Maguire – 4
Luke Shaw – 2
Noussair Mazraoui – 4
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Casemiro – 5
Patrick Dorgu – 3
Amad Diallo – 6
Mason Mount – 3
Rasmus Hojlund – 3
Subs
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Alejandro Garnacho – 3
Diogo Dalot – 5
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Luke Shaw lets Manchester United down
It was a lethargic performance from the United left-back and there was a clear lack of energy, sharpness and confidence.
His critical error came when he mishandled a simple cross from Pape Matar Sarr, contributing to a simple goal for Spurs.
| Statistic | Tottenham Hotspur | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.01 | 0.76 |
| Big Chances | 1 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 12 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 22 | 9 |
| Passes | 182 | 457 |
| Tackles | 16 | 20 |
| Free Kicks | 9 | 22 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
Shaw’s passes were often intercepted or misplaced and rarely did he seem assured in possession.
This poor showing, coupled with his injury-plagued season, have led to calls for him to move on, as fans surely feel he’s cost United a chance at the trophy.
Despite United’s control early on, Shaw’s lacklustre performance, marked by slow reactions and defensive lapses, fueled frustration and embarrassment, undermining the team’s efforts in a high-stakes match.
Tottenham defenders well marshalled as they keep United attackers at bay
Postecoglou deserves significant credit for Tottenham’s clean sheet in their Europa League final victory against Manchester United.
Despite a turbulent Premier League campaign and injuries to key players like James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall, Postecoglou’s tactical acumen shone through.
His high-pressing, possession-based system, paired with a disciplined defensive structure, neutralised United’s attack, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero excelling.
Postecoglou’s ability to adapt his “Angeball” philosophy, maintaining defensive solidity while leveraging young talents, ensured Spurs’ first trophy since 2008, showcasing his resilience amid criticism.