Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) was excluded from the starting lineup, while Tottenham ended the first half leading by one goal.

Tottenham is playing against Manchester United (Man U) in the 2024-2025 season UEFA Europa League (UEL) single-match final at Estadio San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain, starting at 4 a.m. (Korean time) on the 22nd. The first half concluded with a score of 1-0 in favor of Tottenham.

Tottenham deployed a 4-3-3 formation. Richarlison, Solanke, and Johnson led the attack. In the midfield, Bentancur, Bissouma, and Sar positioned themselves. The defensive line consisted of Udogie, Van de Ven, Romero, and Porro. The goalkeeper is Vicario. Son Heung-min was named on the bench.

Man U faced off with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Hoylūn played at the front. On the second line, Diallo and Mount were positioned. On the third line, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, and Dorgu were deployed. The defensive line consisted of Yoro, Maguire, and Shaw. The goalkeeper is Onana.

Tottenham was the first to make a move, creating a scare for Man U. In the 10th minute of the first half, Johnson forced a passing error from Maguire with aggressive pressure on the right side of Man U. A swift counterattack ensued for Tottenham. Johnson drove the ball deep into the side and delivered a low, quick cross into the penalty area. However, there were no teammates to accurately receive it. Two minutes later, Tottenham earned a free kick and aimed again for an early first goal, but Man U managed to escape the crisis with tight defense.

Man U moved diligently as well. In the 15th minute of the first half, Maguire sent a long pass to Yoro on the left side near the center line. A shot immediately followed, but Tottenham's defense blocked it. In the ensuing corner kick, Diallo fired a bullet shot, but the ball narrowly missed the goal. In the 20th minute of the first half, Fernandes' powerful ground shot was blocked by Vicario.

Man U continued to torment Tottenham. In the 29th minute of the first half, Diallo evaded two Tottenham defenders with individual skill and attempted a surprise shot from the right side. Johnson stretched out his leg and blocked it. Tottenham breathed a sigh of relief.

Tottenham earned a free kick on the left side in the 35th minute of the first half due to a foul by Diallo. However, the kick was not sharp and easily hit the defensive wall.

In the 41st minute of the first half, Tottenham scored the opening goal. The hero was Johnson, who sprinted in to connect with a precise cross coming from the left side. The ball deflected off a Man U defender, slightly changing direction. Johnson quickly got his toe on the ball, which was sucked into the Man U goal. Tottenham players embraced each other in celebration.

The first half concluded with Tottenham leading 1-0.

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