The Europa League final provides a golden opportunity for one of Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United to salvage a Champions League place from what has been an otherwise forgettable season.
While winning a European trophy is always an achievement to be commended, neither set of supporters will be entirely happy given their sides are languishing in the lower reaches of the Premier League table as the season comes to a close.
But there is some form of redemption on offer in Bilbao, where the two sides will contest for a place in Europe’s elite competition.
On a matchday, many VIP seats will be occupied by the wives and girlfriends of the players in Manchester United and Spurs’ first-team squads.
But who are they? Read on as we meet the WAGs of the current squad members at the two clubs.
Ana Pinho – wife of Bruno Fernandes
Captain Bruno Fernandes has been a Man United player since 2020 but he and Ana Pinho have been together for much longer than that.
Their romance began when Fernandes, now 30, was only 17 and they have been married since 2015.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Ana Pinho have been married since 2015
Fernandes and Pinho have been together since the Portuguese playmaker was only 17
Pinho pictured in January earlier this year during a sunny holiday in the United Arab Emirates
She enjoyed a summer break in Italy in July 2023 and documented the trip with lots of photos
Fernandes revealed earlier this year that Ana – who is a former futsal referee – had to pay for their early dates because he was skint as a teenager.
Writing in an open letter in May, Fernandes said: ‘Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.
‘We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.
‘She used to do three or four matches in a row on a Saturday, and then we would always go to the cinema on Sundays.
‘I personally didn’t have much money at the time so Ana was the one who had to pay for our movie tickets. Same with going out to dinner. Even at the pizza shop, she had to pay.’
Dr Melanie Kamayou – wife of Andre Onana
Dr Melanie Kamayou is an entrepreneur, model and influencer.
She is also, as her title suggests, a doctor – after earning a doctorate degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health in May 2022.
Melanie hit the headlines a year earlier in 2021 after her goalkeeper husband Andre Onana was issued with a nine-month ban from all football-related activity for violating anti-doping regulations.
Onana was said to have ingested banned substance Furosemide by mistake when he took some pills that had been prescribed to his wife, after he got the packaging mixed up.
Dr Melanie Kamayou, wife of Andre Onana, pictured posing for a photograph at Old Trafford
Melanie and goalkeeper Onana pictured wearing matching pyjamas in December 2023
Anna Mariana Casemiro – wife of Casemiro
Anna Mariana Casemiro is her husband’s No 1 fan.
They have been married since 2014, when he was playing for Real Madrid.
Anna leapt to the defence of her man earlier this season when the Brazilian midfielder was criticised by multiple pundits after being substituted off at half-time in Man United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool.
She fired back at Casemiro’s critics via Instagram by sharing an image of all the trophies he had won during his career, including five Champions League titles with Madrid.
Man United and Brazil star Casemiro and his wife Anna Mariana pictured kissing on holiday
Casemiro and Anna Mariana attended this year’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai
Muri Lopez Benitez – girlfriend of Lisandro Martinez
Argentine centre back Lisandro Martinez and girlfriend Muri Lopez Benitez announced via Instagram earlier this month that they are expecting their first child.
Alongside a photo of their baby scan, the happy couple wrote: ‘We are immensely happy that you came into our lives!!!
‘You are the reflection of the long road we have traveled together, of each step taken with care, with conscience and with patience, but above all with love, that love that now brings us even more love! Thank you for choosing us!!!. They love you with all their soul… Mom & Dad’.
Muri Lopez Benitez pictured at the 2024 Copa America final, where she watched boyfriend Lisandro Martinez help Argentina beat Colombia 1-0
Claudia Pinto – fiancee of Diogo Dalot
Claudia Pinto is a regular at Old Trafford, where her fiancee has been plying his trade since 2018.
As well as being in the stands for many Man United matches, she was pictured by the side of full back Diogo Dalot in May 2023 when he signed a new contract.
Late last year, Claudia and Dalot announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl called Clara.
Claudia Pinto is the fiancee of Diogo Dalot and the couple became parents in late 2023
Dalot and his partner pictured in January during a winter break in the United Arab Emirates
Eva Garcia – girlfriend of Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia are both from Madrid, although the Man United forward plays for Argentina at international level.
They went public with their relationship at the start of 2021 and then became parents in October 2023 when Eva gave birth to their son, Enzo.
Earlier this year, it was rumoured that the couple had broken up after Eva unfollowed Garnacho on Instagram.
However, those rumours proved to be untrue. She has since re-followed him on social media, as well as posting several family photos.
Alejandro Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva Garcia pictured in August 2023 when she was pregnant
Eva pictured earlier this year during a night out to celebrate her anniversary with Garnacho
Anouska Santos – girlfriend of Luke Shaw
Left back Luke Shaw has been with partner Anouska Santos since 2017.
They now have three children together.
Anouska is close friends with Molly-Mae Hague and was publicly supportive of her following the former Love Island winner’s split from Tommy Fury.
Left back Luke Shaw and girlfriend Anouska Santos pictured this summer during a holiday
Anouska pictured hugging Shaw (centre) after England beat Wales at the 2022 World Cup
Maja Nilsson – wife of Victor Lindelof
Maja Nilsson – who married United defender Victor Lindelof in 2018 – is a Swedish content creator and designer.
She founded the fashion line Lis Bonne Atelier.
Maja – who has more than 250,000 followers on Instagram – is also a UNICEF ambassador, a SENSAI makeup ambassador and a blogger for ELLE Sweden.
Victor Lindelof and his wife Maja Nilsson pictured back in 2017 at gala dinner at Old Trafford
Maja is a Swedish content creator and designer, as well as a blogger and UNICEF ambassador
Fern Hawkins – wife of Harry Maguire
Former Man United skipper Harry Maguire married Fern Hawkins in 2022.
The childhood sweethearts tied the knot in the south of France. They had been engaged since 2018.
Fern is a qualified physiotherapist but it was reported earlier this year that she was planning a career change due to her passion for floristry.
Harry Maguire and wife Fern Hawkins pictured last year at the Pride Of Manchester awards
Maguire pictured chatting to his partner at the 2018 World Cup after England beat Colombia
Sabrina Kvist Jensen – partner of Christian Eriksen
Danish duo Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian Eriksen have been together for over a decade.
It is believed that their relationship began back in 2012. They are both fairly private people who prefer to live their lives away from social media.
Sabrina feared she had lost Eriksen in June 2021 after he collapsed on the pitch while playing for Denmark against Finland.
But the former Tottenham playmaker made a remarkable recovery following his cardiac arrest.
Christian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen pictured at the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards
Indira Ampiot – girlfriend of Mathys Tel
In a shock U-turn on deadline day, Mathys Tel finally agreed to join Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich, where he lacked playing time due to the fierce competition in the Bundesliga side’s attacking line.
The 19-year-old forward – who reportedly was also negotiating with Manchester United and Arsenal – did not come alone to London and brought Miss Universe 2024 top-30 contender Indira Ampiot with him.
She is one of the most famous models in France, gaining recognition after winning the national prize in 2023.
Rumours about Ampiot’s relationship with the Spurs newcomer emerged at the end of 2024 amid reports from Germany that she was spotted attending Bayern’s games and sharing Instagram Stories of the pair.
Earlier, it was understood that the model wanted to pursue Communication Studies in Paris. However, these plans have probably changed since Tel’s departure to Tottenham.
Ampiot is also clearly interested in fashion and tourism, sharing pictures on her Instagram page with 435,000 followers.
Mathys Tel reportedly dates the 20-year-old French supermodel Indira Ampiot (pictured)
Ampiot represented France at Miss Universe 2024 and ultimately finished in the top-30
Rumours about Tel’s relationship with Ampiot emerged at the end of last year when she shared pictures of the couple
Kennedy Alexa – partner of James Maddison
Prior to meeting the Spurs star, Kennedy lived in Los Angeles.
They have since had three children together – Leo Cruz in 2021, and twins Rome and Delilah.
She has previously been praised on social media by other mothers for showing off her stretch marks from her last pregnancy, admitting they were tough to come to terms with.
Kennedy has since returned to doing fashion photoshoots and is more in demand than ever thanks to her blooming relationship with the Spurs playmaker.
James Maddison ‘s partner Kennedy Alexa previously lived in Los Angeles
The couple have three children together – Leo Cruz, born in 2021, and twins Rome and Delilah
Kennedy has since returned to doing fashion photoshoots
Paula Lense – fiancée of Timo Werner
Paula Lense has been in a relationship with Timo Werner since 2017, back when he was plying his trade in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig.
However, the pair have revealed very little about their personal life in a desire to keep their romance private.
The pair did get engaged but it is not known if they have married one another.
Paula Lense has been in a relationship with Timo Werner since 2017
The pair did get engaged but it is not known if they have married one another
Mackenzie Medlock – girlfriend of Lucas Bergvall
Lucas Bergvall has been one of Spurs’ shining lights in an otherwise miserable season for the Lilywhites.
However, he will be absent from the final due to an ankle injury he sustained in training just before the first leg of their semi-final against Bodo/Glimt.
But it does mean that he will be able to potentially watch the match alongside his partner Mackenzie Medlock, is a social media influencer from Stockholm, Sweden, with over 21,000 followers on Instagram.
Lucas Bergvall has been one of Spurs’ shining lights in an otherwise miserable season
However, he will be absent from the final due to an ankle injury
It does mean that he will be able to potentially watch the match alongside his partner Mackenzie Medlock
Karen Romero – wife of Cristian Romero
Karen is the wife of Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, with the couple keeping their personal life private.
They reportedly began dating in 2018, when Romero was plying his trade for Genoa in Serie A.
Cristian and Karen married one another in 2020 and have one son, as well as a daughter named Lucy, together.
They reportedly began dating in 2018, when Romero was plying his trade for Genoa
Cristian and Karen married one another in 2020 and have one son and a daughter named Lucy
Ioana Stan – girlfriend of Radu Dragusin
Ioana joined boyfriend Radu Dragusin in London after he signed for Spurs mid-way through last season in the January transfer window.
She has previously posted pictures of her adjusting to life in England by playing the Tottenham Monopoly board game.
An aspiring architect who has been studying at university, Ioana has been featured on Dragusin’s Instagram page since 2021.
Ioana joined boyfriend Radu Dragusin in London after he signed for Spurs last season
Ioana has been featured on Dragusin’s Instagram page since 2021
Eldina Ahmic – girlfriend of Dejan Kulusevski
Eldina Ahmic began dating Dejan Kulusevski in 2020, when he was at Parma
She also comes from a footballing background as she was playing for Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna at the time
Eldina Ahmic began dating Dejan Kulusevski in 2020, when he was at Parma.
She also comes from a footballing background as she was playing for Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna at the time.
In 2023, when Kulusevksi scored in Spurs’ 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, he dedicated the goal to his wife and future child, who Eldina gave birth to in 2024.
