Treble Titans: Every Club to Win the League, Cup & Champions League
Winning a treble is one of football’s rarest and most remarkable achievements. These legendary sides not only dominated domestically but also conquered Europe’s biggest stage, etching their names into football history forever. Here is a look at every club to have lifted the league title, national cup, and European Cup/Champions League in the same season.
1966/67 – Celtic FC
Celtic’s “Lisbon Lions” made history by becoming the first British club to win the European Cup. Under Jock Stein, they swept the Scottish league and cup before defeating Inter Milan 2-1 in Lisbon, completing a truly historic treble.
1971/72 – Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax were at the height of Total Football, with Johan Cruyff leading the charge. Ștefan Kovács guided them to the Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and a European Cup final win over Inter Milan, cementing Ajax as Europe’s most dominant force.
1987/88 – PSV Eindhoven
Guus Hiddink’s PSV side pulled off an extraordinary treble, clinching the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup before winning the European Cup on penalties against Benfica. This triumph remains one of Dutch football’s greatest feats.
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1998/99 – Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United wrote football history by completing the first English treble. Their dramatic late comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final capped a season of unrivalled glory.
2008/09 – FC Barcelona
Pep Guardiola’s first season as coach saw Barcelona achieve a stunning treble. With Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta at their peak, Barça’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League final showcased their beautiful, dominant football.
2009/10 – Inter Milan
José Mourinho led Inter to an iconic treble, dominating Serie A and winning the Coppa Italia before defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Champions League final. This was the first and only treble ever achieved by an Italian club.
2012/13 – Bayern Munich
Jupp Heynckes masterminded Bayern’s path to glory with a near-perfect season. They stormed to the Bundesliga title, lifted the DFB-Pokal, and beat Borussia Dortmund in an all-German Champions League final at Wembley.
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2014/15 – FC Barcelona
Luis Enrique’s Barcelona repeated the treble feat, blending attacking flair with tactical discipline. Messi, Neymar, and Suárez formed a lethal trio, firing the club to victory over Juventus in the Champions League final.
2019/20 – Bayern Munich
Hansi Flick’s Bayern produced one of the most dominant seasons ever seen. They claimed the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal before dismantling PSG 1-0 in the Champions League final, completing their second historic treble.
2022/23 – Manchester City
Pep Guardiola finally brought European glory to Manchester City, adding the Champions League to their Premier League and FA Cup titles. Their disciplined win over Inter Milan in Istanbul completed a long-awaited treble.
2024/25 – Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique’s PSG became the first French club to achieve the continental treble. With stars like Mbappé leading the way, they clinched Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and their maiden Champions League trophy.
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