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00:00Welcome to the UEFA Europa and Conference League Highlight Show.
00:09The final hurdle awaited the eight contenders still striving for continental glory.
00:15Athletic Club had to stretch every sinew to turn around a three-goal deficit against Manchester United.
00:21But in a season of conflicting fortunes for the English side, anything remained possible.
00:26Norway's finest and perhaps best ever, Werder Glint, had to claw back a two-goal deficit against Tottenham Hotspur,
00:34by no means impossible in their cramped and atmospheric Arctic home.
00:39In the Conference League, Fiorentina's tie with Real Betis was beautifully poised,
00:45while Chelsea were wonderfully positioned to reach the final at Sjögaardens expense.
00:51All the goals and highlights are coming up.
00:56Manchester United surprised everyone by beating Athletic Club so comprehensively in the first leg seven days ago.
01:04No team had ever won a UEFA Cup or Europa League semi-final after losing the first leg by three or more goals.
01:12Yet so poor have United been domestically this season,
01:16but the Spanish side still harboured hopes of retrieving that three-nil deficit to reach the final in their own stadium.
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03:27Oh, three round the back, Unai Nunez, I don't think everybody was surprised, too far away this, you know, not sure you'll leave that.
03:47Manchester United building ahead of steam here, oh, beautifully done by Ahmed Diallo,
03:52Mason Mount, scoops off the top of his head, Yoro, brilliant play by Mount, beautiful goal, wonderful goal,
04:09and a mixture of elation and relief for Manchester United, and a Bilbao return, surely, absolutely booked now,
04:21by Mason Mount off the bench.
04:26He's got the quality, we know that, good touch, he knows where the goal is, that's a training drill,
04:32that's something you do a lot, curling effort, right around the far corner,
04:37the game's been waiting for the quality from Manchester United.
04:42Maguire waits.
04:43Casemiro could be useful in this situation, towards him, Casemiro scores!
04:55The old warrior seals it once and for all!
04:59Well, his head has proved vital in this semi-final, the opening goal in Bilbao a week ago,
05:11and the moment that banishes any lingering anxieties.
05:15It's not a coincidence, he's done it many, many times throughout the glittering career.
05:22Letty Oro striding forward with purpose and intent, this is Dorgou, Amadiello.
05:33And Hoyland gets a goal!
05:37A goal that was simplicity itself!
05:40And they're in party mood now at Old Trafford!
05:43Well, Hoyland applying the finishing touch.
05:48But a huge debt at the feet of substitute Amadiello.
05:53It's made a difference, Annie.
05:55The quality, the bravery to attack, the simple tap-in,
05:59he'll celebrate, he'll enjoy the goal.
06:10Mount will take this on!
06:12And he will finish it with an extraordinary flourish!
06:19Perfection, sweet perfection, from Mason Mount.
06:25And what threatened to be a difficult night
06:28is a night of joyous celebration for Manchester United and for Mason Mount.
06:35This is pure quality.
06:38Digs it out, doesn't rush it.
06:41On that left foot, a lot of players wouldn't be able to execute it right underneath and head up.
06:46As clean as you can hit it.
06:48Well, the record books will tell of an emphatic Manchester United victory.
06:56And in the end, they have booked their place in Bilbao on the 21st of May.
07:05With the reinforcements off the bench playing a starring role, Old Trafford, a scene of jubilation.
07:15Manchester United, Manchester United, Manchester United, Manchester United, Manchester United win 7-1 on aggregate.
07:26Norwegian champions, Burda Glintz, were attempting to become the first team from that country to reach a major European final.
07:37Trailing 3-0 in North London last week, an 83rd-minute strike from their captain Aldrik Saltlis significantly altered the complexion of the tie.
07:45Burda have been formidable at home winning their last five UEL games, Burda had lost all four encounters with English opposition.
07:53Commentary from Efenikoku and Simon Brotherton.
08:02Dangerous-looking delivery and a Bromberg into the side netting.
08:06First attempt on goal in the second leg, first hint of a threat from those in yellow.
08:12Moved all the way round the back, I don't know if Brendan Johnson was supposed to go with him.
08:16Rushes out at the end, a little bit lucky.
08:18The top of the man that that shot is not on target.
08:20That's a good stop, up and over the wall, and dipping down underneath the crossbar.
08:35Yeah, that is a good save.
08:37Yeah, top save from Heikin.
08:44Patrick Berg sends it in, flapped away by Vicario behind for a corner.
08:49Yeah, that was a shot.
08:50That was hit with Venom.
08:52That was a shot.
08:54Great free kick.
08:55Good goalkeeping, because if he just ventures out another half a yard or so,
08:59anticipating that it's a real cross, he's in big trouble.
09:02Good save.
09:03Mattis Tell sending it across, Romero rising high, Tottenham have got the goal they so badly needed.
09:15Dominic Solanke was there, and with just over an hour played, surely that's the goal that seals the deal to send Tottenham into the Europa League final in Bilbao.
09:271-0 on the night, 4-1 on aggregate.
09:31It's a long, long way back for Bodo Glimt.
09:35Well, there's a captain's lead for you.
09:37Christian Romero at the far post with a towering header back into that danger area.
09:41Yeah, and there's where strikers should be poaching for that opportunity, right in front of the goalkeeper.
09:47Solanke is alive.
09:49Taking in this game from every available vantage point.
09:53That was away from Dejan Kulusevski.
09:55Can't get it past Bissouma, who's quietly gone about his business well in midfield for Spurs tonight.
10:01This is Destiny Udogi into Saar.
10:11Poro.
10:13It's to Pedro Poro for Tottenham Hotspur.
10:17That's the semi-final sorted.
10:21Spurs are heading to Bilbao, and their sixth European final.
10:26It's been a long, long journey for those fans in every sense of the word this season, not least tonight, to this northern outpost in Norway.
10:34But it was worth every kilometre, because they're seeing their team marching towards Spain and a European final.
10:46Patrick Berg sends it forward here, and still Bodo Glimt to working hard, trying to get a goal, and are they going to have a penalty kick here, right at the end of the game?
10:56That's the response from referee Mariani initially.
10:59I had no hesitation, the referee. I thought this was a bit soft.
11:01I was looking for it. I'm not sure if Poro made much contact at all, to be honest.
11:10No. A quick look says no.
11:12The referee didn't need too long to reach that conclusion.
11:20There it is, the final whistle in Norway.
11:24And Tottenham Hotspur are through to the Europa League final.
11:28Their first European final in six years.
11:33Second-half goals from Dominic Solanke in the 63rd minute, and from Pedro Poro six minutes later.
11:41Spurs are heading to Bilbao, and the Europa League final.
11:45Bodo Glimt nil, Tottenham Hotspur 2, Tottenham win 5-1 on aggregate.
11:50So for the sixth time, two English clubs will contest a major European final.
11:59Tottenham Hotspur have already featured in a couple of those, and will now attempt to beat Manchester United for a fourth time this season.
12:06All eyes will be on the San Mamez Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday, May 21st.
12:14After the break, action from Thursday's Conference League semi-final second legs,
12:19with Gerdans attempting what appeared to be Mission Impossible at Chelsea,
12:23as Fiorentina saw the place in the final of a third season running at home to Betis.
12:29Don't go away.
12:39Welcome back.
12:40Two of the biggest names in English football may have struggled alarmingly on the domestic front,
12:45but European silverware will belong to one of them before the end of the month.
12:49A 7-1 aggregate win for Manchester United over Athletic Club, capped off by a stunner from Mason Mount.
12:565-1 the overall margin of victory for Tottenham Hotspur, who didn't freeze in the Arctic Circle.
13:05And so to the Conference League, starting in Tuscany,
13:08where Fiorentina looked to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit against Real Betis.
13:14The La Liga team were attempting to reach their first European final.
13:18Fiorentina, unbeaten in 11 conference games at home,
13:21are desperate to go one better than in the last two seasons when they finished runners-up.
13:27Adam Virgo and Dave Farrow are the commentators.
13:30Here's Anthony.
13:37Now four nails to try and carve that in!
13:40De Gea makes an excellent save in the end.
13:45Still there's a threat though from Anthony.
13:48And then it's blasted high and wide from Johnny Cardoza,
13:52but De Gea does so well to keep his eyes on this.
13:59Drilled away by Adli for Mosey Kent.
14:02He has Albert in support.
14:04Mandragora as well decides to go on his own.
14:07And still goes!
14:09So close!
14:10In from Mandragora, goalkeeper looked unconvincing,
14:21and only half off the line!
14:23Comuzzo stagnant!
14:25And it was cleared away,
14:26and Fiorentina so close to levelling the tie.
14:30Sabani, what are you doing?
14:32I mean, I think he's in two minds whether just to hit it there,
14:35and then decides to clear it,
14:36almost puts him to the path of a Fiorentina player.
14:39Oh, they're lucky to get away with that one.
14:43Now they can counter.
14:46Push forward to Anthony.
14:49Fiorentina caught cold!
14:51And De Gea makes a brilliant save.
14:53It's a great save.
14:54It really is.
14:55I mean, that is going with pace.
14:58That's a brilliant save.
15:00Free kick in a really dangerous area
15:03when you've got Anthony in the team.
15:06It is Anthony!
15:07It's stunning!
15:10It is just stunning!
15:12He has lit up this semi-final!
15:16Well, he just cannot stop scoring goals at the minutes,
15:19and he just cannot stop scoring spectacular goals.
15:23That is some strike.
15:25That is some free kick at any level.
15:28Magnificent!
15:33And from Adrana, a brilliant header!
15:36Attacked by Robin Gosens
15:39to bring Fiorentina right back into it!
15:43That is one way to get yourself back into the game.
15:46Gosens makes a great run.
15:49Free header.
15:50Big goal.
15:50Lo Celso for the impish four-nows.
16:03A little sway of the hips from Isco to tee out the chance!
16:05Johnny Cardozo off the crossbar!
16:10It's a brilliant cutback there.
16:12And Oso comes in on the edge of the box,
16:14and he's got so much time.
16:16Uses the side foot.
16:19When he leaves it, it's just rising all the time
16:22against the crossbar.
16:23It saves Fiorentina.
16:26One of the wing-backs scored from there.
16:28Last corner.
16:29Where's Gosens this time?
16:30He's made the same run.
16:32And into the same position!
16:34Fiorentina turning round!
16:37Robin Gosens again!
16:39It's all about the pace
16:40and the quality of the cross that goes in there.
16:42And all he needs to do is get something on it.
16:44And he does.
16:48Gosens has gone central.
16:49Where's he going now?
16:51Drilled in towards that area!
16:52And Moseken should have made it three.
16:56It went beyond Gosens this time.
16:58And what a chance that is!
17:09Chops inside here.
17:11Oh, what a turn that is!
17:13Komuzo with a wonderful block.
17:19This is just exceptional skill.
17:21That's over the deflection there
17:23that saves David De Gea from making a save.
17:29Corner to defend header!
17:31Wide!
17:33Chance there for Natan.
17:35That certainly was a chance.
17:37Ranieri just lost his man
17:39and took his eye off the ball.
17:41Five minutes left at the Artemio Francki.
17:46In from Mandragora!
17:48And off the line!
17:51It was nearly the perfect free kick!
17:55It's Gosens, isn't it?
17:56With the late run.
17:57Gosens, Gosens so nearly with a hat-trick of headers,
18:02but he didn't make contact.
18:08That's a poor pass from Richardson.
18:10And here's Anthony.
18:12Major opportunity!
18:13De Gea with the save!
18:15But only half-away double save, De Gea!
18:17Oh, Richardson with the square pass.
18:24It's a lazy pass that Anthony is ready for.
18:28It's an awkward save there from David Hex.
18:30It's bouncing in front of him.
18:32But I have to say, he has made some exceptional saves.
18:35He's been excellent this season for Fiorentina as a whole.
18:38And the man who started it in the first leg
18:54might just have finished it.
18:57Avde.
18:58Rubel there does so well.
19:00Good, strong centre-forward play.
19:02Round the corner to Anthony.
19:04Congratulations to the defenders.
19:06Loses him.
19:06And Avde is at the goal
19:09that sends him to the final.
19:16And here's Avde.
19:18His chance to seal it!
19:21This time off the post!
19:23That really should have been game, set and match.
19:26No touch there from De Gea
19:27to tip it onto the post this time.
19:33And now!
19:34And now!
19:36The Dreamers have made it all the way to the final!
19:41Fiorentina 2, Real Betis 2.
19:44Real Betis winning 4-3 on aggregate.
19:47And they head to the Conference League final!
19:51Finally, to Stamford Bridge,
19:55where Chelsea, installed as favourites to win the competition
19:58at the start of the season,
19:59held a commanding 4-1 lead over Djergans.
20:03The Swedes were keen to exploit any complacency in home ranks
20:07and had taken some encouragement from Legia Warsaw's win here
20:10in the quarter-finals.
20:11Our team in West London consisted of Glen Murray and Gary Taphouse.
20:16George plays it through for Dewsbury Hall!
20:25And there's the opening goal.
20:285-1 on aggregate to Chelsea.
20:30And if there was even a shred of doubt
20:33as to whether they were going to make it through to the final,
20:36well, you can remove that doubt.
20:38Well, with a quality finish,
20:41there was a quality move right through the heart of Djergans.
20:43This turn from Tariq George and the ball,
20:46absolute perfection, makes it easy.
20:50The keyring toosby hole,
20:51a couple of touches, cuts inside that left foot
20:53and from that point, he's never going to miss.
21:03Oh, that's a good strike.
21:05Caught that well, Djergansson.
21:07But just wide of Djergansson's post.
21:10Yeah, he did catch that well, didn't he?
21:12Skips off the turf as well.
21:15She has a goalkeeper at full stretch.
21:17Top mark.
21:18Kosugi.
21:20Block by Gusteau, and then a fine save.
21:24Well struck by Daniel Stenson.
21:27And Djergansson palms over.
21:30Djergansson has been a rock back there.
21:33But Djergansson's getting closer.
21:37Gusteau will bring it away.
21:42More than that, he's run 70, 80 yards with the ball.
21:46And goes all the way, tipped over by Rinna.
21:50Yeah, brilliant driving run for Gusteau.
21:53I think he thought, I've run this far, I might as well have a shot.
21:56I think the better option is to cut this back.
21:58But why not test out Rinna who does just that?
22:02So, an 11th win out of 12 for Chelsea in this campaign,
22:11taking the Blues through to their 8th major European final.
22:14No shortage of excitement in Tuscany,
22:16where Betis eventually battled through to their first on the continent.
22:20It takes place in Wroclaw on May the 28th.
22:24Joy and despair after 120 minutes of pulsating drama
22:32as Betis denied their hosts a third successive appearance in the final.
22:37Chelsea will take some stopping in that showpiece event.
22:40Enzo's men have been in a class of their own so far.
22:43A large amount of criticism has come Manchester United's way,
22:47but Mason Mount helped answer the critics in spectacular fashion.
22:51And Big Ange may yet have the last laugh
22:54with another trophy in his second season at a club
22:57just 90 minutes away.
22:59Bye for now.