Son Heung-min’s Europa League Performance Breakdown
🎯 Match Review: Stunning Brace vs Hoffenheim
On January 23, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Hoffenheim 3-2 in the Europa League quarterfinal second leg, with Son Heung-min scoring twice. His goals in the 22nd and 77th minutes played a pivotal role in securing Tottenham's advancement. This match marked his comeback from injury, proving he's still in peak form.
Watch the match highlights here:
👉 Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt | Europa League Semi-Final 1st Leg Highlights👉 Watch Tottenham vs Hoffenheim Highlights
📊 Europa League 2024/25: Son Heung-min’s Stats
- Appearances: 9 matches
- Total Minutes: 649 minutes
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 2
- Pass Accuracy: 82.45%
- Avg. Minutes per Match: ~72 minutes
Son has been one of Tottenham’s most consistent attackers throughout the competition, contributing both goals and assists with impressive efficiency.
🚀 Tottenham’s Road to the Europa League Final
- Group Stage: Qualified directly for Round of 16 after topping the group.
- Round of 16: Lost 0-1 in first leg vs AZ Alkmaar, then won 3-1 in the second leg (Aggregate: 3-2).
- Quarterfinals: Drew 1-1 with Frankfurt in the first leg, won 1-0 in the second (Aggregate: 2-1).
- Semifinals: Defeated Bodø/Glimt 3-1 and 2-0 across two legs (Aggregate: 5-1).
Tottenham now faces Manchester United in the Europa League final on May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
🩺 Injury Update: Son’s Foot Injury & Return Timeline
Son sustained a foot injury on April 10, 2025, during the first leg of the quarterfinals against Frankfurt. He missed the semifinal second leg against Bodø/Glimt on May 8. Although speculations surfaced about a possible return on May 8 against West Ham, he was not listed in the squad. His participation in the final is still uncertain.
🔍 Summary & Outlook
Despite the injury setback, Son Heung-min has been instrumental in Tottenham’s journey to the Europa League final. If he returns for the final, his experience and offensive edge could significantly boost Tottenham’s title hopes.
💬 Related Q&A
Q1. How would Son’s return impact Tottenham’s final strategy?
With Son back in the lineup, Tottenham could exploit pace on the flanks and utilize his chemistry with Harry Kane for sharp counterattacks. His movement also stretches defenses, creating space for midfielders.
Q2. Why is there a performance gap between Europa League and Premier League?
The squad rotation, fixture congestion, and varying opposition styles contribute to Tottenham’s more stable showing in the Europa League compared to the domestic league.
Q3. How did Tottenham adapt tactically during Son’s absence?
In Son’s absence, the team adopted a more central attacking setup, with Kulusevski and Richarlison covering wide areas. However, the team’s offensive threat was notably reduced, especially in transitions.
