Happy UEFA Europa League final day! Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are just hours away from kickoff in Bilbao, where they will play for a chance to find a true silver lining in a miserable season. You can tune in on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ from 2 p.m. ET, with Roy Keane joining the broadcast team ahead of the first of several European club finals over the next two weeks. Until then, I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest.

📺 Footy fix

All times U.S./Eastern

Wednesday, May 21
🏆 Europa League: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United, 3 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
🇺🇸 Open Cup: Philadelphia Union vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 7:30 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🌎 CWCC: Tigres vs. Portland Thorns, 10:30 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

⚽ The Forward Line

⚪ Postecoglou Advocates For Himself In Bilbao

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The context surrounding Wednesday’s Europa League final is certainly different than one might expect from a significant occasion. As Spurs journeyed from London to Bilbao, rumors regarding managerial replacements for Ange Postecoglou did not cease. There is a sentiment that Postecoglou might lose his job even if he leads Spurs to end their long trophy drought, something he seems prepared to accept.

⚪ Manager Insights

Postecoglou: “I don’t think my job is done here. I really feel like we are building something and what a trophy does is hopefully accelerate that…”

Despite numerous challenges this season, an injury crisis has plagued Spurs, impacting their campaign.

The good news for Postecoglou is that he will have Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven available…

💵 Best Bets

💰 THE PICK: Both teams will not score (+118)

This monumental clash is sure to be filled with drama as Manchester United seeks to improve their current form amidst challenges.

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