Sports

European Royalty: Every Club That Has Completed the Treble — And the Coaches Who Made History

Published

1 year ago

May 31, 2025

In European football, few achievements shine brighter than the continental treble: winning the domestic league, the primary domestic cup, and the UEFA Champions League in a single season.

As of 2025, only 11 elite clubs have reached this historic milestone, with two managing to do it twice. Behind each of these triumphs stood a tactician whose brilliance shaped the story.

Let’s walk through the rarest of triumphs — the European treble — and the masterminds who guided these iconic campaigns.

1. Celtic FC (Scotland) – 1966/67
Manager: Jock Stein
Trophies: Scottish League, Scottish Cup, European Cup
Celtic became the first team ever to complete a continental treble, setting the standard in 1967 with a squad known as the “Lisbon Lions.”

2. Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) – 1971/72
Manager: Stefan Kovacs
Trophies: Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, European Cup
Building on Johan Cruyff’s brilliance and the legacy of Rinus Michels, Ajax stormed to glory with a dominant display of Total Football.

3. PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) – 1987/88
Manager: Guus Hiddink
Trophies: Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, European Cup
PSV’s historic campaign culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout win in the European Cup final, sealing their only treble.

4. Manchester United (England) – 1998/99
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League
One of the most iconic trebles ever. United pulled off a dramatic comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, marking the pinnacle of Ferguson’s reign.

5. FC Barcelona (Spain) – 2008/09
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League
In his debut season, Pep’s Barça revolutionized modern football with tiki-taka brilliance and claimed an unprecedented treble.

6. Inter Milan (Italy) – 2009/10
Manager: José Mourinho
Trophies: Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League
Mourinho’s Inter combined grit and discipline to conquer Europe, stopping Barcelona in the semifinals and beating Bayern in the final.

7. FC Barcelona (Spain) – 2014/15
Manager: Luis Enrique
Trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League
With Messi, Neymar, and Suárez in peak form, Barça completed a second treble — the only club to do so at the time.

8. Bayern Munich (Germany) – 2012/13
Manager: Jupp Heynckes
Trophies: Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League
A season of dominance culminated in an all-German UCL final win over Borussia Dortmund.

9. Bayern Munich (Germany) – 2019/20
Manager: Hansi Flick
Trophies: Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League
In a pandemic-interrupted season, Flick’s side ran riot in Europe, including an 8–2 demolition of Barcelona, to complete Bayern’s second treble.

10. Manchester City (England) – 2022/23
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Trophies: Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League
Pep joined elite company by becoming the first manager to win trebles with two different clubs, finally guiding City to European glory.

12. Paris Saint-Germain (France) – 2024/25
Manager: Luis Enrique
Trophies: Ligue 1, Coupe de France, UEFA Champions League
After years of trying, PSG finally conquered Europe. With a balanced squad and Enrique’s tactical genius, they won their first-ever Champions League — and with it, a historic treble.

A Coaching Club of Their Own

With this latest addition, Luis Enrique becomes only the second manager to win the continental treble with two different clubs — joining Pep Guardiola in an ultra-elite managerial class.

Treble-Winning Managers with Multiple Trebles:

Pep Guardiola (Barcelona 2008/09, Manchester City 2022/23)
Luis Enrique (Barcelona 2014/15, PSG 2024/25)

Conclusion: The Rarest Air in Football

The European treble is not just about silverware — it’s about dominance, resilience, and tactical brilliance across three competitions.

As of 2025, just 11 clubs have reached the summit, and with football’s unpredictable nature, fans can only wonder who might be next.

Related Topics:Barcelona Bayern Munchen PSG Treble

Up Next

UEFA Champions League Winners from 1956 to 2025

Don't Miss

Luis Enrique Joins Elite Company with Second Continental Treble

Click to comment

Football

Timeless Messi: Four-Goal Haul, Solo Wonder Goal And 7-1 Rout

Published

6 days ago

August 30, 2026

AladdynKing

Inter Miami ended their slump with an emphatic 7-1 thrashing of Montreal. Lionel Messi stole the show with a sensational four-goal haul, including a breathtaking solo strike after slaloming past three defenders.

The Argentine maestro, who also weighed in with an assist, delivered a performance for the ages. He got his first strike after his curling free-kick took a heavy deflection off Petrasso.

The No. 10’s second goal was a pure work of art. Collecting the ball from Luis Suarez on the edge of the ‘D’, the forward danced past three defenders in tight quarters before finishing clinically on his right foot. His third arrived via a trademark chipped finish after being slipped clean through on the goalkeeper. Finally, at 6-1, Lionel Messi capped the rout with a signature masterpiece: a sublime free-kick from the edge of the area.

Inter Miami brought an emphatic end to their recent slump ahead of Kily Gonzalez taking the managerial reins. In contrast, Messi, the leading marksman in MLS, took another step towards the landmark of 1,000 career goals, lifting his elite-level tally to 927.

besoccer.com

Football

BREAKING: Barcelona Reach Agreement With Arsenal For Gabriel Jesus

Published

6 days ago

August 30, 2026

AladdynKing

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barca have struck a deal with Arsenal to sign Gabriel Jesus. The Brazilian will bolster the Blaugrana attack following the collapsed move for Julian Alvarez.

According to the report, both clubs have settled on a transfer fee of €10 million plus add-ons for the Brazil international.

The Italian journalist claims the transfer is fully sealed, with Gabriel Jesus scheduled to fly to Barcelona on Monday for a medical after receiving the green light from Arsenal.

At 29 years of age, the Brazilian striker departs the Gunners following four injury-hit seasons, during which he tallied 32 goals in 123 appearances. He is set to join Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona, finally providing the German manager with a proven reinforcement in the No. 9 position after the exits of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Barcelona agree deal to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, here we go!

Exclusive details: medical booked on Monday, #AFC to receive €10m package plus add-ons for permament deal.

Gabriel Jesus will travel for medical as authorized by Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/Y4nFKERn3y
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2026

besoccer.com

Football

Real Madrid To Sign Marc Cucurella From Chelsea

Published

3 months ago

June 14, 2026

AladdynKing

According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Chelsea have verbally agreed to sign Marc Cucurella. All parties, including the player, are believed to have agreed on the transaction; just the final details are still pending.

It is anticipated that the transaction will be completed for about 50 million euros. Romano claims that Jose Mourinho has made a special request to bolster the left-back position. Cucurella will join the Spanish powerhouses ahead of the upcoming season after leaving Chelsea following the World Cup.

The La Masia graduate is expected to make a significant transfer to the Catalan team’s fiercest rivals. Cucurella earned La Liga experience while playing for Eibar and Getafe before joining the Premier League.

Because of his performances, he was transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion, where he made an impression before landing a job at Chelsea. He made 50 appearances for the London team in 2025–2026, including 34 in the Premier League, and recorded one goal and four assists.