Zwayer comes with a lot of experience, having overseen key fixtures across UEFA competitions this season, most recently the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
The UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will take place on May 21 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
Who is the referee in the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United?
Felix Zwayer will officiate the Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
The 44-year-old German has overseen key fixtures across UEFA competitions this season, most recently the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
The Europa League marks a second major UEFA final for Zwayer, following the 2023 Nations League final. His resume also includes four matches at last summer's EUROs.
What did Zwayer say ahead of the Europa League final?
"I will watch the previous meetings between the two teams to get an impression of how they play, and study the squads to make sure I know all of the players.
"They are two English teams, which brings a special style of football, and we work with UEFA match analysts to go through their tactical approaches. The analysis always helps us prepare in the best way, gives a good perspective and different ideas."
2025 UEFA Europa League final refereeing team
Referee: Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Assistants: Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz (both Germany)
Fourth Official: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Reserve AR: Daniele Bindoni (Italy)
VAR: Bastian Dankert (Germany)
Assistant VAR: Benjamin Brand (Germany)
VAR Support: Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain)
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