Manchester United have finally made a good decision away from the pitch - and fans will be relieved

Imagine the scene: Manchester United have just won the Europa League and the players are enjoying a barbecue at Carrington. Amad is responsible for the music, Bruno Fernandes is flipping burgers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making sure plastic cups and cutlery are reused to save money.

The paddling pool is out and Sir Dave Brailsford is discussing his marginal gains concept but nobody is listening. Ruben Amorim is talking to Jason Wilcox and discussing new signings.

It sounds like a comedy sketch, but it might not be too far from reality if United are successful against Tottenham in the Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames next week.

Amorim is aware that the only way to salvage the season is by winning the Europa League. It's the most important game of the campaign, and one of the most important matches of the last 12 years.

There are a few rewards for winning the Europa League: rescuing a trophy from a miserable season and entry into the Champions League for next year, which would be a huge financial boost.

In February, United published their financial figures for the final three months of 2024 and those bleak numbers confirmed broadcasting revenue had declined by 42 per cent to £61.6million. That is due to United playing in the Europa League instead of the Champions League this term.

The winners of the Europa League are also given €13m (£10.95m), which is an extra sweetener.

In terms of how winning the competition would be celebrated, the suggestion is there would be a barbecue at Carrington for the players and their families instead of an open-top bus parade.

United have got plenty of decisions wrong in the last 12 months, but deciding against an open-top bus parade is a good call because this season won't be