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

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.