Mathys Tel shows true colours as Tottenham set up Europa League final showdown vs Man Utd
by Lee Wilmot · football.londonTottenham Hotspur are into the final of the UEFA Europa League.
Spurs produced another impressive away performance in the Europa League on Thursday night, taking on the conditions, an artificial pitch and a resurgent Bodo/Glimt side to secure a final meeting with Manchester United in Bilbao.
After a goalless first half, with Spurs leading 3-1 from the first leg, Dominic Solanke gave them the lead on the night and a 4-1 aggregate advantage showing a brilliant poacher's finish to turn in a Cristian Romero header across goal from a corner.
Then Pedro Porro put the icing on the cake with a cross that soared over the Bodo keeper and in off the far post to send the 400 or so Tottenham supporters delirious in the cold conditions.
Spurs had to see out the match and they did so in fine style, keeping Bodo at arm's length and producing another excellent defensive performance away from home.
With Spurs being so poor in the Premier League this season, the Europa League has given supporters rare moments to celebrate. And the Tottenham players certainly celebrated at the final whistle, going over to their small following to enjoy the moment.
And Mathys Tel showed his true colours with a particular moment with the supporters.
Tel had been involved in an angry moment with supporters earlier in the season, with a video of the on loan Bayern Munich man going viral as he tried to calm angry fans down.
That moment itself showed how much the teenager cared about his loan club and he proved it once again in the win over Bodo on Thursday night.
The youngster was one of the first to head towards the fans after the final whistle; and not only did he rush over to them, he jumped over the advertising hoardings and into the group to celebrate.
Dejan Kulusevski would join him, but for a player only on loan currently, it showed once more just what it means to him and just how much he already cares about the club.
Europa League final
We have an all-English Europa League final and focus now will be on how fans can get their hands on tickets, but also get out to Bilbao for the match on Wednesday, May 21.
The best way to get to Bilbao will be to fly, although most direct flights are now fully booked.
There are other way sto go though, with different airports an option.
Check out SkyScanner here to sort out your travel arrangements.