Europa League champions with strong South American presence

Tottenham were crowned champions after defeating Manchester United.

May 21, 2025
CONMEBOL Copa América™
  • 1-0 victory with a goal from Brennan Johnson.
  • Two CONMEBOL Copa América™ champions started in the final.

Tottenham Hotspur were crowned 2024/25 UEFA Europa League champions after defeating Manchester United 1-0.


Three CONMEBOL Copa América™ players were in the starting lineup for the London side: Cristian Romero, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Richarlison.


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The Argentine defender won the last two editions of the South American tournament (2021 and 2024). He played seven matches in this season’s Europa League, captaining the team in the final.


Bentancur (third place in the 2024 Copa América) featured in 12 of Tottenham’s 14 matches in the tournament.


Richarlison, who won the Copa América in 2019 (scoring in the final), played six matches in the Europa League and scored once against AZ Alkmaar.


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