Full list of clubs who won European trophies despite finishing in bottom halves of leagues
Full list of clubs who won European trophies despite finishing in bottom halves of leagues
Manchester United will face fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Thursday.
Despite reaching the final of a European competition, both clubs are enduring dismal domestic campaigns. United sits 16th, while Spurs are 17th in the Premier League table.
The winner of the final will secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, offering a lifeline despite its poor league form.
The 2024–25 Europa League winner will make history by lifting a Major European trophy despite the lowest league finish ever.
