The 2024-25 European football season was a truly unforgettable journey that kept fans glued to their seats worldwide. It wasn’t just about goals and victories; it was a narrative of unexpected heroes emerging, decades-long droughts ending, and established empires being shaken from their thrones. This season delivered moments few could have predicted, yet which left an indelible mark on football history.
Across Europe, we saw clubs defy expectations and assert themselves as champions. Whether it was Paris Saint-Germain’s long-awaited end to their quest for a first Champions League title or the remarkable resurgence of English clubs proving their mettle on both domestic and continental stages, the 2024-25 season was packed with dramatic twists, heartbreaking losses, and glorious triumphs.
We are on the eve of the 2025-26 football season for European clubs. The new season will begin soon, and all teams are eager to compete for the title. Liverpool is the current champion of the 2024-25 English Premier League, while Barcelona won the La Liga title. Paris Saint-Germain won the first title of the UEFA Champions League.
Here Football Season Recap during the 2025 Club World Cup and sharing the top European Football Highlights.
2024-25 European Football: Where Dreams Were Forged, and Hearts Were Broken
The 2024-25 season in European football saw several significant achievements, with many clubs ending long trophy droughts and new champions emerging. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest highlights:
Major Club Competition Winners:
- UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won their first-ever Champions League title, defeating Inter Milan in the final. This was a historic moment for the French club.
- UEFA Europa League: Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League, beating fellow English club Manchester United 1-0 in the final.
- UEFA Europa Conference League: Chelsea secured this title, adding to their European silverware. The 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League was the biggest hope for Chelsea this season.
- UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid won this early-season trophy, having won the 2024 UEFA Super Cup.
Domestic League and Cup Winners (across Europe):
- English Premier League: Liverpool lifted the 2024-25 Premier League trophy.
- FA Cup (England): Crystal Palace won their first-ever major trophy, stunning Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final. This was a truly monumental achievement for the club.
- Carabao Cup (England): Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in a thrilling final.
- Bundesliga (Germany): Bayern Munich reclaimed the Bundesliga title, marking their 33rd Bundesliga triumph.
- DFB-Pokal (Germany): VfB Stuttgart won this German cup competition, their first major success in 18 years.
- La Liga (Spain): Barcelona had a dominant domestic season, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa, securing a domestic treble.
- Coppa Italia (Italy): Bologna FC won the Coppa Italia for the first time in over half a century, defeating AC Milan in the final.
- KNVB Cup (Netherlands): Go Ahead Eagles achieved a remarkable feat by winning their first major trophy KNVB Cup in 92 years.
- Serie A (Italy): Napoli secured their second Scudetto in three years, and fourth in the club’s history.
