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From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterTottenham Hotspur fans will always look to that night against Manchester United in Bilbao, which famously delivered their first trophy since 2008.Brennan Johnsons goal proved to be the difference between the two sides, with Ange Postecoglou finally getting his hands on that much-discussed piece of silverware.But plenty more than that 90 minutes went into Spurs triumph, with some players still feeling the impact now. 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Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances.View DealIt was a historic occasion in the Basque Country for Spurs, but they might never have got there had it not been for a slender quarter-final win against Frankfurt earlier in the competition.The first leg ended 1-1, leaving the north London outfit needing a result in Germany, and midfielder James Maddison gave everything to ensure his side got it.I put my body on the line for the team and got clattered by the keeper, Maddison tells FourFourTwo now, speaking at PUMAs new store on Oxford Street in London, the brands first European flagship store.He recalls the incident which saw him taken out by goalkeeper Kaua, winning a penalty on the stroke of half-time that Dominic Solanke converted; the games only goal in the end, and the strike that sent Spurs into the semis with Maddison having to go off in the interval due to the collision.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.I think that was the reason why I did my knee actually, because after that it just wasnt right, he says, still recovering from an ACL injury sustained in the following pre-season. I had to come straight off in that game because Id almost got concussion, basically.We might not have gone on and won the Europa League but for that [penalty]. It was quite pivotal for me personally too I kind of sacrificed myself, but I wouldnt change it for the world.Maddison did appear in the semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, and scored, but since that day only has two pre-season cameo appearances, having missed the final against United through injury.Not being on the pitch in the final wasnt strange, he revealed. Obviously you want to be involved, but I knew Id played my part. I scored in the league phase, the round of 16, assisted in the quarters and scored in the semis, so Id done my bit.I was more nervous to be honest, watching it as a Tottenham fan. I felt every emotion. I actually thought I was going to try to sprint on and get with the lads at the final whistle, but I got really emotional and started crying like a baby.Then I had an amazing moment with Sonny [Son Heung-min] when I first saw him theyre great memories that will stick with me forever.TOPICSTottenham HotspurUEFA Europa LeagueIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.With contributions fromChris FlanaganSenior Staff Writer
