UEL: Spurs Cruise into Europa League Final with 5-1 Aggregate Win Over Bodo/Glimt

Tottenham Hotspur reaches the Europa League final with a dominant performance, one win away from salvaging a disappointing domestic season with European silverware.

Tottenham Hotspur dominated Bodo/Glimt, securing a 2-0 win on the night and a 5-1 aggregate victory to book their spot in the Europa League final.

The match began with Spurs taking the attack to Bodo/Glimt, with Richarlison having an early effort blocked after just two minutes.

Tottenham's second-half goals sealed their win, ending Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run. This victory sets up an all-English Europa League final. In their previous meeting, Spurs won 3-1, with Dominic Solanke scoring a penalty and the hosts out-shooting Bodo/Glimt 24-3. Brennan Johnson had previously struck just 38 seconds into the first leg, giving Spurs an early advantage.

Bodo/Glimt's Ole Didrik Blomberg had a shot from a tight angle that hit the side netting.

Tottenham had a brief spell of pressure around the 15-minute mark, starting with Destiny Udogie's cross that Nikita Haikin parried away. Brennan Johnson was poised to pounce. Haikin then tipped Pedro Porro's free-kick over the bar before Bodo/Glimt started to create some danger of their own with a free-kick.

Before halftime, Guglielmo Vicario palmed away Patrick Berg's delivery, and Kasper Hogh headed over from the resulting corner.

After the break, Bodo/Glimt continued to press but in a disorganized manner, with another set-piece opportunity being cleared after a goalmouth scramble and Udogie flicking the ball away.

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Dejan Kulusevski's shot was accidentally blocked by teammate Brennan Johnson as Spurs searched for the goal that would seal their final spot.

Destiny Udogie made a crucial clearance around the hour mark, blocking Fredrik Andre Bjorkan's cross from under the crossbar.

The significance of Udogie's clearance became apparent five minutes later when Dominic Solanke scored, sliding home from six yards after Cristian Romero headed down a corner.

The goal sent the Tottenham fans into ecstasy, giving their team a crucial advantage and silencing the home crowd.

Tottenham's lead was further extended by Pedro Porro, whose mis-hit cross from the right unexpectedly nestled in the net off the inside of the post, catching goalkeeper Nikita Haikin off guard.

This goal marked the end of Bodo/Glimt's six-match winning streak at home. Ange Postecoglou's team comfortably saw out the remainder of the game, securing their spot in the Europa League final. A win in the final would be a welcome redemption for Spurs, who have had a disappointing domestic season, and would bring European silverware to the club.

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