United took a more adventurous route to the final, beating Real Sociedad before pulling off a spectacular comeback against Lyon and then comprehensively beating an Athletic Club side who'd been dreaming of a home European final. United curiously remain the only unbeaten side across European competition this season.

Solskjaer joined his players on a flight back to Manchester chartered by club sponsors Aeroflot. He arrived home at 7am, slept for a little over two hours and went back to United’s training ground by mid-morning, where he planned in more detail for next season with assistant manager Mike Phelan.

Man United blew the chance to win European silverware and secure Champions League qualification for next season after losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.