Champions, Cups, and Glory: Only Four Still Dream of the Treble
With the decisive matches still to come, only four European football giants keep their treble dreams alive this season: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Each remains in contention for their domestic league, cup, and the Champions League, making them legitimate contenders to achieve one of the sport’s most difficult feats. While they all share that dream, Barça arrives with more than just hope, they bring memory, hunger, and football.
FC Barcelona is dominating La Liga like never before, sitting at 66 points after 29 matchdays. They have secured a spot in the Copa del Rey final and are riding an impressive Champions League streak with eight wins and one draw. Their attacking trio, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha, has combined for 82 goals this season. However, beyond the stats, they look unstoppable on the pitch. Culés hold onto a special memory: the last time they won the Champions League was in the 2014-2015 season, the same year they clinched their second and last treble. Now, under Hansi Flick’s leadership and with a young but powerful squad, Barcelona seems to have the perfect formula to reclaim the European glory that has eluded them for years.
Just three points behind the leader, Real Madrid isn’t backing down either. With Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham on fire, and after knocking out Atlético in a grueling Champions League penalty shootout, Los Blancos are gearing up to face Arsenal in the Quarterfinals. Their spot in the Copa del Rey Final, where they’ll clash with Barça, marks a potential turning point: that April 26th Clásico could tip the scales in the treble race. While Madrid has never achieved this feat before, no one can question their knack for delivering when it matters most like they always do.
In Italy, Inter Milan dominates Serie A, has reached the Coppa Italia semifinals, and stands as one of the most formidable teams in the Champions League, where they’ll face Bayern Munich in the Quarterfinals. Their defense has been unbreakable, conceding just two goals in the entire European campaign. Meanwhile, in France, PSG has successfully reinvented itself after Mbappé’s departure. Leading Ligue 1 and advancing to the domestic cup semifinals, the Parisians are exorcising their European demons with each match. Their ultimate test? Overcoming Aston Villa in the quarterfinals to finally break their Champions League curse. Four teams are on the edge of history. Only one will claim eternal glory. Who will rise to the occasion?
