Atalanta vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions Lague 2024-25 | Madrid stay in competition with a 3-2 win over Atalanta
Catch the LIVE updates, news, scores and free commentary of the Atalanta vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match as the defending champions take on an exciting Atalanta team.
Hello and welcome to another UEFA Champions League night. Tonight, we will cover the exciting UEFA Champions League 2024-25 fixture of Atalanta vs Real Madrid at Stadio di Bergamo in Bergamo.
Atalanta are playing some incredible football and even beat their fellow Champions League team from Italy, AC Milan. They matched their club record of nine consecutive wins in Serie A. Meanwhile, defending champions Real Madrid did not have a great start to the new format of the tournament and also had some ups and downs in La Liga as well.
That is why we are expecting a great contest between these two clubs. So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you all the updates on this important match in the Champions League from Sportz Point's web desk.
LIVE Updates
Dec 10, 2024, 10:21 PM
League table
Dec 10, 2024, 8:10 PM
LIVE Score and Timeline
Dec 10, 2024, 9:56 PM
Final Whistle | ATA 2-3 RMA
Real Madrid passes the Atalanta test. Somehow, they stay in the competition. Goals from Mbappe, Vinicus Jr. and Jude Bellingham for the defending champion. Meantime, Atalanta fought back with De Ketelaere converting a penalty and Lookman scoring a stunner.
This is Real Madrid's first away win in the competition this season. Meantime, Atalanta faced their first defeat of the competition this season.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:53 PM
90+4' | What a mss
Brilliant from Lookman to get that cross across the box. But, Retegui despite being at the front of the goal, missed the target.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:51 PM
90+2' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Kossounou and Lucas Vázquez. The later will miss the next UCL game for Madrid.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:49 PM
90' | 4 minutes added
4 minutes added to the full time. Will we see another goal?
Dec 10, 2024, 9:46 PM
87' | Change for Atalanta
Zaniolo comes in for Ruggeri.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:45 PM
87' | Change for Real Madrid
Arda Guler replaces Bellingham.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:45 PM
86' | Save from Courtois
The Belgian goalkeeper gets down quickly to save a left-footed shot from Retegui.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:43 PM
84' | Double change for Real Madrid
Modric and Asencio come in for Ceballos and Diaz.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:41 PM
80' | Ruggeri misses the target
The wing-back came running on the edge of the box and wanted to curl the ball back inside the goal. But. he was not on target.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:40 PM
81' | Save from Courtois
Samardžićwas on target again with his left-footed strike. But, Courtois dived to his left to make the save.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:38 PM
78' | Lookman's shot is block
Lookman's effort from outside the box is blocked by Tchouaméni. However, Samardžić had a go at the goal with the rebound ball. But, the deflection made it easier for Courtois to make the save.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:36 PM
76' | Huge chance for Atalanta
On the counterattack, Kossounou had the chance to either go for the goal or give it to Retegui on the left. However, he took too much of time and eventually his shot was deflected for a corner.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:34 PM
74' | Triple change for Atalanta
Retegui, Kossounou and Zappacosta replace De Ketelaere, Djimsiti, and Bellanova.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:31 PM
71' | Rodrygo with a chance
Rodrygo is showing that he is still on par with all the other stars of Madrid. A quick run on the left and then went for a shot with his right foot. Good save from Carnesecchi.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:30 PM
70' | Diaz misses the target
Vinicius with an acceleration and then gave it away to Diaz to go for a side volley. However, he was not on target.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:27 PM
First of many for sure
1 - Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham have all three scored in the same game for Real Madrid for the first time in all competitions (14 games). BMV. pic.twitter.com/P38IVRCJQX
Who else? It is Lookman who finds the net for Atalanta. Through the legs of Lucas Vázquez, he defeated a diving Courtois to reduce the deficit.
ATA 2-3 RMA
Dec 10, 2024, 9:24 PM
65' | Another save from Courtois
Bellanova's on-target effort was saved by Courtois.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:23 PM
64' | Corner for Atalanta
The home fans are trying their best to keep their team in play. Lookman earlier had a go at the goal but missed his chance.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:20 PM
59' | Goal from Jude Bellingham | ATA 1-3 RMA
Real Madrid is cooking now. After Mbappe and Vinicius, Jude Bellingham scores for them. Vinicius Jr with a great lobbed ball for Jude, who first controlled the ball and made an entry to the left, before shooting past Carnesecchi with a left-footed effort.
ATA 1-3 RMA
Dec 10, 2024, 9:18 PM
58' | Change for Atalanta
Pašalić is replaced by Samardžić.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:16 PM
57' | Goal from Vinicius | ATA 1-2 RMA
One chance, one turn, one shot and Vinicius Jr is on the scoresheet. Real Madrid get the lead back.
ATA 1-2 RMA
Dec 10, 2024, 9:14 PM
55' | Courtois with a great save
Lookman with a great chance from inside the box after Ruggeri played out a good pass to him. Though he could have gone for the far post, he chose to bluff Courtois. The Real Madrid goalie was ready for the task and got low quickly to make the save.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:13 PM
53' | A few miss passes from both team
We have seen a few missed passes from both teams. Meantime, Vinicius was blocked inside the box while running away with the ball. Not penalty given.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:10 PM
50' | Nearly from De Ketelaere
Ruggeri with a great cross from left for De Ketelaere to jump high in the air and get the header. However, despite beating Rudiger with the jump, he failed to be on target.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:04 PM
46' | Second half starts
Atalanta starts things off in the second half.
Dec 10, 2024, 9:02 PM
Youngster on fire
⚠️ | QUICK STAT
Charles De Ketelaere now has 7 goal involvements (3 ⚽️ & 4 🅰️) in the #UCL this season — no player has recorded more in the competition in 2024/25. 🔥
How big will be Mbappe's absence in the second half?
Mbappe had to leave the field in the first half after getting injured. Image | Twitter
Dec 10, 2024, 8:50 PM
45+2' | De Ketelaere equalises for Atalanta | ATA 1-1 RMA
What a stunning penalty! De Ketelaere, with his left foot, hits the top corner and it is 1-1 right before the half-time. GAME ON!
ATA 1-1 RMA
Dec 10, 2024, 8:49 PM
45+1' | Penalty for Atalanta
Penalty for Atalanta. Tchouameni brings down Kolašinac inside the box and the ref did not hesitate to blow the whistle.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:47 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute added to the first half as injury time.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:46 PM
44' | Wrong decision
Lookman was adjudged offside by the ref. However, the replay showed he was within the line by a fair margin.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:41 PM
40' | Chance for Rudiger
Top class from Jude Bellingham. But, Rudiger could not get that header in target for Real Madrid.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:37 PM
36' | Shocking injury
Image | Getty Images
Kylian Mbappe is injured and forced to leave the field. Rodrygo, who is also coming back from an injury, replaces him.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:36 PM
34' | Diaz does the dirty work
Tchouameni with a rare missed pass and Ruggeri was trying to run away with the ball on the left flank. But Diaz came from behind and took the ball away with a slide.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:32 PM
29' | Rudiger and Tchouameni had a great game so far
Somehow, even without much possession, Atalanta have been able to sneak into the final third. But, they have not been able to go past Rudiger and Tchouameni inside the box.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:28 PM
Already legendary
Excluding qualifiers, Kylian Mbappé has now scored the same amount of Champions League goals as Thierry Henry (50).
Fewest games needed to score 50 Champions League goals (excluding qualifying):
◎ Ruud van Nistelrooy (62 games) ◎ Lionel Messi (66) ◎ Robert Lewandowski (77)… pic.twitter.com/JezEOTUi4h
Top class from Tchouameni again. Atalanta keep on attacking and this time Ederson's shot was blocked by Tchouameni, inside the box. Goal coming for them?
Dec 10, 2024, 8:22 PM
20' | Great chance for Atalanta
Another chance for the home team to cash in. But, De Ketelaere's shot did not have enough power to beat Courtois.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:21 PM
Who are the youngest players to score 50 UCL goals?
Mbappé has become the ninth player to reach the 50-goal landmark in the UEFA Champions League proper. At the age of 25 years and 356 days, he is the second youngest to bring up his half-century, behind only Lionel Messi (24y 284d)
Lionel Messi (24y 284d)
Kylian Mbappe (25Y 356d)
Dec 10, 2024, 8:19 PM
17' | Clearence from Rudiger
Lookman's cross was heading towards Bellanova. But, Rudiger came in between him and the ball and cleared the ball out for a corner. He was livid with the two centerbacks for letting the cross come in.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:18 PM
Mbappe = Records
Kylian Mbappé (25y, 356d) becomes the second-youngest player in history to reach 50 Champions League goals ⭐ pic.twitter.com/lDMdfDW0ol
First it was Tchouameni with a great block to deny Lookman from inside the box. That gave Kylian Mbappe the chance to run away with the ball in a counterattack. However, Carnesecchi was good enough to stop the effort from Mbappe.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:13 PM
12' | Chance for Lookman
Lookman tried to head the ball inside the goal but could not get the power he was looking for. Easy grab for Courtois.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:13 PM
10' | Goal for Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe hits his 50th UCL goal of his career. Brahim Diaz with the pass just from the edge of the box and after a great first touch and quick turn, the French striker unleashed his power into the far post.
First away goal of the UCL season for Real Madrid.
Valverde hits the wall with a free-kick and it goes for a corner. Madrid looking for that first away goal of the UCL season so far.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:06 PM
4' | Lookman with a volley
Great ball from the right and Lookman went for a quick side volley. However, he did not connect the volley that well and it is an easy grab for Courtois.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:04 PM
2' | Nearly for Mbappe
Top save early in the game for Carnesecchi as Mbappe tried to go over his head and he had to come out to make the save. Good start from Madrid.
Dec 10, 2024, 8:02 PM
Kick off!
Here we go. Kylian Mbappe gets us going in the first half. Electric atmosphere!
Dec 10, 2024, 7:57 PM
Players are coming out of the tunnle
We are minutes away from a historic night in Italy. Serie A current table topper against the 15-time UCL Champions!
Real Madrid players during training on matchday-1 | Image: Real Madrid on X
Atalanta
Marco Carnesecchi (GK); Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac; Raoul Bellanova, Marten De Roon, Ederson, Matteo Ruggeri; Charles De Ketelaere, Mario Retegui, Ademola Lookman
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Federico Valverde, Aurelin Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo Goes, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Dec 10, 2024, 4:22 PM
Injury Updates | Real Madrid
Vinicius Jr might return to playing XI against Atalanta. Image | Real Madrid
Well, the list is a bit long for Carle Ancelotti to look at. Vinícius Júnior suffered a hamstring injury on 24th November and has not played a game since then. Eduardo Camavinga (hamstring) are Ferland Mendy (thigh) are unavailable for this match while Éder Militão and Dani Carvajal are out of the season with injuries.
David Alaba is also suffering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. Rodrygo is also doubtful for this fixture.
Dec 10, 2024, 4:16 PM
Injury Updates | Atalanta
Davide Zappacosta is doubtful for the Atalanta vs Real Madrid fixture in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25. | Image: Transfermarkt
Gianluca Scamacca is out with a knee injury until 2025 while Davide Zappacosta has been out since November 10 after suffering a calf injury. Other than that, the rest of the squad will be available for Gianpiero Gasperini against Real Madrid.
Dec 10, 2024, 4:04 PM
Recent form | Real Madrid
Jude Belligham scored in the last game against Girona in La Liga. Image | Real Madrid
The Spanish and Champions League champions have found themselves a bit hot and cold this season. They have lost 4 of their last 8 games across all competitions. However, their 3-0 victory against Girona will give their fans confidence. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe returned to form by scoring against Girona.
After not scoring in the first 10 games of the season, Bellingham scored in the last five games. Meantime, Mbappe also has scored thrice in the last four games, taking his tally to 9 goals in 15 games.
However, they have found it tough in the Champions League and are currently at number 24 position on the points table with only 6 points in 5 games. They have lost thrice and won twice in the league phase so far. But, they are Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti's men are always one moment away from making a comeback.
Dec 10, 2024, 3:56 PM
Recent form | Atalanta
Ademole Lookman has been one of the best players for Atalanta. | Image: Twitter
Gianpiero Gasperini's team last lost a game in September and now have won 9 consecutive games in Serie A after their recent win over AC Milan, thanks to Ademole Lookman's late strike at home. This is also their Atalanta's joint-longest winning streak in Serie A which they achieved back in February and July 2020.
They are leading the Serie A table with 34 points in 15 games. In addition to their Serie A form, they have emerged as one of the dark horses of the Champions League and are one of the three teams still remaining unbeaten in the league phase, alongside Liverpool and Inter Milan.
They are at number five on the points table with 11 points in 5 matches.
Dec 10, 2024, 3:46 PM
Previous meetings
Kylian Mbappe scored on his full Real Madrid debut against Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup 2024 final. | Image: Eurosport
2020/21 Champions League round of 16
Atalanta 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid 3-1 Atalanta
2024 Super Cup
Real Madrid 2-0 Atalanta
Dec 10, 2024, 3:39 PM
Head-to-head stats | Atalanta vs Real Madrid
Both Real Madrid and Atalanta have faced each other only twice in their history. Real Madrid have emerged victorious on both occasions. Can the Nerazzurris turn the table tonight? Only time will tell.
Matches: 3
Real Madrid: 3
Draw: 0
Atalanta: 0
Dec 10, 2024, 3:36 PM
How to watch the match?
Like every other UEFA Champions League match, football fans from India can watch the Atalanta vs Real Madrid match live on Sony Sports Network Channels on television and can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV with a paid subscription.
Dec 10, 2024, 3:34 PM
Tonight's Venue
The newly made Gewiss Stadium. Image | Atalanta
Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia or the Gewiss Stadium, is the home to Italian club Atalanta and has a capacity of 24,950 seats. It is located in Bergamo.
Dec 10, 2024, 3:31 PM
Match Details
Match: Atalanta vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match
Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career
Cristiano Ronaldo, till now, has won 36 major trophies in his career, among which two came for Portugal and the rest for his clubs. Today, in this article, we will discuss every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career.
Ronaldo, till now, has won 17 different trophies in his career, and among them, two are with his country, Portugal. Today, in this article, we will discuss every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career.
Ronaldo got the taste of winning a trophy with Portugal on only three occasions so far. In the historic and emotional 2016 European Championship, he was able to lift the trophy, despite being sidelined for the most amount of time due to a knee injury in the final.
Éder's lone goal helped Portugal lift the EURO 2016 and Ronaldo lift his first international trophy with Portugal.
Ronaldo's second international trophy came three years after that European success. In the UEFA Nations League 2019 final, Goncalo Guedes scored the lone goal for Portugal against the Netherlands to lift the inaugural Nations League title.
Ronaldo then became the oldest player to score in a Nations League final as Portugal won their second UEFA Nations League in 2025, becoming the first team to do so. They defeated Spain in the penalties to win the title.
International Trophy
Year
European Championship
2016
UEFA Nations League
2019, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo's club trophies
Ronaldo with the UCL trophy in 2008.
One of the most successful players ever, Cristiano Ronaldo, won trophies across three major European Leagues. He won his first-ever trophy in 2003, with Sporting CP, by lifting the Portuguese Super Cup.
His winning momentum then reached a great high at Manchester United as he went on to win 3 Premier League titles, 1 UEFA Champions League title, 2 English League Cups, 1 English Super Cup, the FA Cup and FIFA Club World Cup for the Red Devils.
Crisitano Ronaldo after winning his fifth UCL trophy of his career.
But, Ronaldo's success reached its peak when he joined Real Madrid for then a record fee of €94 million. With Real Madrid, Ronaldo won another four Champions League titles, which made him one of the most successful players in the tournament's history.
Not only that, he also went on to win 2 La Liga titles, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups.
However, Ronaldo did not stop there as he went on to conquer Italy with Juventus. With Juventus, Ronaldo won 2 Serie A titles, 2 Italian Super Cups and one Italian Cup.
In all, Ronaldo till now has won 33 club trophies in his career. His last club trophy came with Al-Nassr when he won the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final highlights: Five-star Spain beat France 5-4 in a record-breaking Nations League classic, to meet Portugal in final
Get the highlights of the Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final as Spain defeated France by 5-4 to set a date with Portugal in the final. Lamine Yamal scored a brace for Spain.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and France in Germany tonight.
Spain are looking to become the first team to retain the Nations League since the tournament was introduced in 2018. Meanwhile, the 2021 winners, France, are also looking to win their first Nations League title since then.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the updates of the Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final. Stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Jun 5, 2025, 6:59 PM
Final Score
Jun 5, 2025, 9:10 PM
Portugal vs Spain in final!
Jun 5, 2025, 9:08 PM
The highest scoring match in Nations League history!
Jun 5, 2025, 9:06 PM
That is how good it was!
⏱️ Spain 1-0 France (22') ⏱️ Spain 2-0 France (25') ⏱️ Spain 3-0 France (54') ⏱️ Spain 4-0 France (55') ⏱️ Spain 4-1 France (59') ⏱️ Spain 5-1 France (67') ⏱️ Spain 5-2 France (79') ⏱️ Spain 5-3 France (84') ⏱️ Spain 5-4 France (90'+3)
Simon does well to go low and down to his right to save Dembele's on target shot from the right.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:37 PM
36' | Lenglet blocks a shot
France are struggling here with the defence.
Pedri's delivery had created a chance for Nico to go for the goal. But, Lenglet was there to make the block.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:33 PM
33' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Lamine for a foul on Doue.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:33 PM
31' | Chance for France
Doue and Mbappe's timid efforts at the goal were saved by Simon as France looked to make a comeback in the match. Let me remind you, no second leg in the semis. The winner will face Portugal in the final on June 8th.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:28 PM
The second one!
⚡GOAL: MIKEL MERINO DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR SPAIN!!!!!!!!!
26' | Meeeeeeeeerrrriiiiiiiinnnnnoooooo | ESP 2-0 FRA
Merino's goes around the corner and Spain lead by 2-0.
Oyarzabal is again the provider but this time with a very different type of assist, completing a one-two with Merino as part of a slick spell of Spain passing with a delightful chipped ball inside the box on the right.
Merino did the rest by storming inside the box and beating Maignan in the near post.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:24 PM
22' | NICCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOO | ESP 1- 0 FRA
Nico Williams does the job for Spain.
On the left again, but unlike the last two times, he was able to smash the back of the net.
Yamal found Oyarzabal, and the experienced striker played a cute pass at the edge of the box for Nico to go for the goal.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:21 PM
20' | Rabiot takes his chance
Despite space being there and having Mbappe waiting over the shoulder, Rabiot went for the shot.
It went over the goal.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:20 PM
18' | Save from Maignan
It is Nico Williams who made another run on the left for Spain. But his final shot was saved by Maignan. A bit awkward, but it was a good save.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:19 PM
17' | Save from Simon
Theo passed the ball to Doue on the left. Doue, full of confidence, after a record-breaking Champions League final, he made a cutback and went for a shot with his right foot.
Theo Hernandez, though he was not in full control while making the effort with his left foot, hit the crossbar. Simon would have been a spectator if that had gone in.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:12 PM
Two of the best young players in the world in action
Jun 5, 2025, 7:09 PM
8' | Easy save for Maignan
Nico Williams, on the left-hand side, made a good run. But his final effort went straight to Maignan.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:08 PM
7' | Chance for France
Demeble ran away with the ball and found Mbappe. But, unselfish Mbappe tried to find Rabiot and lost the plot.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:05 PM
4' | Theo takes his chance
Theo Hernandez took his chance to surprise Simon with a long-range shot. The shot went over the goal.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:04 PM
3' | Yamal with the first attack
As usual, Lamine Yamal looked to break through the right and then with a backheel found Pedro Porro, whose effort went straight to Maignan.
Jun 5, 2025, 7:01 PM
Kick-off!
France start things off!
Jun 5, 2025, 6:51 PM
They are ready too!
Calentamiento completado, los chicos a vestuarios.
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025, 6:04 PM
Lineups | France
France Starting XI (4-2-3-1): M. Maignan, P. Kalulu, I. Konaté, C. Lenglet, T. Hernández, M. Koné, A. Rabiot, O. Dembélé, M. Olise, D. Doué, K. Mbappé (c)
Substitutes: Brice Samba, Lucas Chevalier, Lucas Hernández, Malo Gusto, Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Digne, Loïc Badé, Rayan Cherki, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Mattéo Guendouzi, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Bradley Barcola, Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram
Jun 5, 2025, 6:01 PM
Lineups | Spain
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón (c); Pedro Porro, Robin Le Normand, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams
Subs: David Raya, Álex Remiro, Pau Cubarsí, Daniel Vivian, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Óscar Mingueza, Yéremy Pino, Alejandro Baena, Alejandro Grimaldo, Isco, Fermín López, Álvaro Morata, Samuel Aghehowa
France will miss the trio of Upamecano, William Saliba and Jules Kounde.
Jun 5, 2025, 5:40 PM
Team News: Spain
Luis de la Fuente's side will be without the current Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who is still undergoing his recovery at Manchester City. Along with Rodri, Spain will also miss the services of Ferran Torres, who underwent surgery for appendicitis.
Jun 5, 2025, 5:40 PM
Spain vs France: Head-to-head stats
Till now, Spain and France have played 37 games against each other, including friendlies.
Spain have won 7 times while France have dominated with 13 wins. 17 games have ended in draws.
France, in those 37 games, have scored 66 goals, while Spain scored 40 goals.
Team
Wins
Draws
Matches
Goals Scored
France
13
17
37
66
Spain
7
17
37
40
Jun 5, 2025, 5:40 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Spain vs France UEFA Nations League 2024-25 semi-final match on Sony Sports Network TV Channel. They can also watch the match live on the Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Jio TV will also stream the match.
Jun 5, 2025, 4:50 PM
Match details
Match:Spain vs France
Tournament:UEFA Nations League 2024-25, semi-final.
Till now, 9 European clubs (Under UEFA) have managed to win a treble, which includes the premier national league competition, the main national cup competition, and the UEFA Champions League/UEFA Europa League.
In football, a team wins a treble when they win three major trophies in a single season. Winning the continental treble means winning the premier national league competition, the main national cup competition, and the main continental trophy, for UEFA, which is the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League.
Though winning the Europa League is also considered a treble, it is not accepted wholeheartedly by the pundits and fans as winning the UEFA Champions League.
Till now, 9 European clubs have been able to win the continental treble. Before we discuss all the European treble winners in men's football history, we must know about the types of Trebles we have in football.
Barcelona is the only club to win multiple trebles with both their men's and women's team, completing the feat in 2024.
Continental treble
This is considered the actual treble in football where a team go on to win the national league, national cup competition and the main continental trophy. Celtic Football Club in 1966-67 became the first team in football history to win a Continental treble. Till now, 22 men's teams have won the Continental Treble, with 30 being the total number of times. In Europe, only 8 football teams have been able to accomplish the feat.
Domestic treble
Generally, for most of the footballing nations, winning a domestic treble is not possible since they do not allow first-division teams to win any secondary cup or league. A domestic treble includes winning three national competitions, including the national league title, the national cup competition, and one secondary competition. Countries which were under British or French possessions once allowed domestic trebles to happen. Celtic with 8 domestic trebles, and Rangers, with 7, are the most successful teams when it comes to winning domestic trebles.
European treble winners in men's football history
1. Celtic | 1966-67
Celtic team with their 1966-67 European Cup trophy. Image | Celtic Star
In the 1966-67 season, Celtic became the first team ever to win the continental treble when they won the Scottish Football League, Scottish Cup and European Cup (UEFA Champions League now).
Celtic with 58 points in the Scottish Football League went past Rangers to clinch the national league. In the Scottish Cup, they defeated Aberdeen Football Club by 2-0 in the final to win the trophy. William Wallace was the goalscorer for them in the final.
In the European Cup, Celtic defeated Inter Milan by 2-1 in Lisbon to become the first-ever Treble winner in football history. Thomas Gemmell and Thomas Chalmers were the scorers for Cletic that day.
2. 1971-72 | Ajax
Ajax 1971-72 team that won the European Treble | Image: X
Ajax, the football club from the Netherlands became the second European team to win the treble in the 1971-72 season. They won the Eredivisie, their national league and then won the KNVB Cup and later on won the European Cup to complete their treble. That season, Ajax were nearly the invincible team losing just one game in the whole season.
In the Eredivisie, Johan Cruyff became their top goal scorer with 25 goals. Ajax with 63 points, 8 points cleared Feijenoord in the second position. In the KNVB Cup, they defeated FC Den Haag in the final by 3-2 to win the cup. Cruyff had scored the opener in that game also and scored three goals in the tournament.
In the European Cup, they defeated Inter Milan by 2-0 with Johan Cruyff scoring a brace for them. In all together Cruyff had scored 33 goals for them that season in the three tournaments.
In the 1987-88 season, PSV became the second team from the Netherlands to win the historical treble. That season they won the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the European Cup. They won their 10th Eredivisie title with 59 points, 9 points clear of Ajax in the league table. Wim Kieft scored 29 goals in that season for PSV in the league.
In the KNVB Cup final they defeated Roda JC by 3-2 in the extra time. Then, they went on to win the European Cup by defeating Benfica in the final by a 6-5 penalty shootout. Ronald Koeman came out as one of the standout performers for PSV that season.
Manchester United players with their 1999 UEFA Champions League trophy. Image | FC Barcelona
It took 11 more years for any team to win the European Treble and Manchester United became the first team from England to achieve that feat. United, under Sir Alex Ferguson won the Premier League, FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League after not winning any trophies in the previous season. The treble is regarded as the achievement in his career, and he was awarded the knighthood in November 1999 after that success.
They won the Premier League with 79 points, 1 point more than Arsenal. Dwight Yorke with 18 goals was their and League's joint-highest goal scorer in that season. In the FA Cup, despite facing difficult opponents throughout the tournament, Ferguson's men kept on fighting back, and after two semi-final replays against Arsenal and a final against Newcastle United, they won the FA Cup. Paul Scholes and Teddy Sheringham scored for them in a 2-0 win in the final.
In the Champions League, they were drawn into the group of death alongside FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Brondby. They qualified for the knockouts as the runner-up from the group and defeated Inter Milan and Juventus in the quarter and semi-finals, respectively, before beating FC Bayern Munich in a historic comeback in the final. In front of 91000 people in Barcelona, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored in the added minutes to hand Manchester United a terrific 2-1 win over Bayern.
Barcelona players with their 2009 UEFA Champions League trophy. Image | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona in the 2008-09 season became the first Spanish team to win the European Treble. Under their former captain, and Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola, the Spanish giants reached their peak in that season winning the La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League. They are still the only Spanish team to win the European Treble.
After selling players like Deco and Ronaldinho, Barcelona started to reorganise their shape as a club and Lionel Messi alongside Samuel Eto'o became their hero at the front. They won La Liga with 87 points, 9 points clear of Real Madrid. Samuel Eto'o with 30 goals in the league was their top scorer.
In the Copa del Rey final, they defeated Athletic Bilbao by 4-1 as Yaya Toure, Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Bojan scored for them after conceding an early goal.
In the 2008-09 Champions League, Barcelona had to clear the qualifying round first to enter the group stage. They defeated Wisła Kraków in a two-legged qualifying round before entering the group stage alongside Shakhtar Donetsk, Sporting CP and Basel.
That header from Lionel Messi that saw FC Barcelona win the 2009 Champions League.
They topped the group stage and then went on to beat Lyon, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea in the knockouts before beating Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in the final in Rome. Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi scored one goal each as Barcelona scripted history. Messi finished with 38 goals in all competitions that season. That season saw Lionel Messi win his first Ballon d'Or award with a record margin of 240 points than second-position Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona in 2009 became the first team to win a "sextuple" in European football history.
6. 2009-10 | Inter Milan
Inter Milan players after their historical 2009-10 European Treble
Right after Barcelona's historical 2008-09 season, Inter Milan created their history as they became the first and still the only Italian team to win the European treble. They were the sixth European Treble winners in the men's football history. It was the "special one", Jose Mourinho's second and last season with the club that helped the Italian giants create history.
After a historical season with FC Barcelona, Samuel Eto'o was swapped with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and was sold to Inter Milan. Eto'o that season went on to become the only player to win back-to-back European Treble. That season Inter Milan won their fifth consecutive Serie A title, Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League.
They first won the Coppa Italia by beating Roma in the final. Diego Militao scored the lone goal for them in the final. Then, they won the Serie A on the final match day with 82 points, 2 points more than Roma.Diego Militao scored 22 goals in the league season for them.
In the UEFA Champions League, they were clubbed with Barcelona, Dynamo Kyiv and Rubin Kazan and progressed to the knockout stage as the runner-up of the group. In the knockouts, they defeated Chelsea, CSKA Moscow and Barcelona before winning 2-0 against Bayern Munich in the final. Militao scored a brace for them and won the player of the match award as well.
FC Bayern Munich with the UEFA Champions League 2012-13 trophy
In the 2012-13 season, FC Bayern Munich became the first and only German team to win the European Treble. Under head coach Jupp Heynckes, they won their 22nd Bundesliga title, and 5th UEFA Champions League title alongside the DFB-Pokal title.
Before the season they brought in players like Xherdan Shaqiri, Dante, Claudio Pizarro, Mitchell Weiser, Tom Starke and Mario Mandzukic alongside Javi Martinez for a then-record signing fee.
In the league, they acquired a record-breaking 91 points as Mario Mandzukic finished with 15 goals against his name. In the DFB-Pokal, they defeated VfB Stuttgart in the final by 3-2 as Mario Gomez scored a brace for them.
In the Champions League, they were grouped with Valencia, BATE Borisov and Lille. They moved to the next stage as the group champions and then faced Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona in the knockouts. In an all-German final, they defeated Borrusia Dortmund by 2-1 to complete their treble. Mario Mandzukic and Arjen Robben scored for them in the final.
8. 2014-15 | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona players after winning the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. Image | FC Barcelona
Under head coach Luis Enrique, FC Barcelona in the 2014-15 season became the first team in European football history to win the treble more than once. In the summer, Barcelona signed Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez which helped them create one of the most successful trios in football history in M-S-N with Messi, Suarez and Neymar. They had also signed Marc-André ter Stegen and Ivan Rakitic same season.
They won the La Liga narrowly with 94 points, 2 points clear of Real Madrid. Lionel Messi (43) was outscored by Cristiano Ronaldo (48) in the league that season. Neymar also scored 22 goals for Barcelona in the league that season.
In the Copa del Rey final, they defeated Athletic by 3-1 as Messi scored a brace and Neymar netted once.
In the Champions League, they faced PSG, Ajax and APOEL in the group stage and advanced to the knockout stage as the champions of the group. They then went on to beat Manchester City, PSG and Bayern Munich before beating Juventus by 3-1 in the final. Neymar, Rakitic and Suarez scored in that final. Messi with 58 goals in all competitions was their top scorer. After that performance, Messi went on to beat Ronaldo and Neymar to win his 5th Ballon d'Or.
9. 2019-20 | FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich won their second European Treble in the 2019-20 season
Post Barca's remarkable success in the 2014-15 season, German club FC Bayern Munich went on to equal their records as the second team in European Football history to win the treble more than once. Under coach Hansi Flick they went on to become the second team in European football to win the "sextuple".
Niko Kovac was the manager for FC Bayern Munich when they started the season, and then Hansi Flick was named as the interim manager. In a season hit by Covid-19, Bayern were forced to play behind closed doors.
However, that did not restrict them from being their brutal best. Robert Lewandowski broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Bundesliga season (34) as Bayern lifted the league for the 29th time.
In the DFB-Pokal final, they defeated Bayer Leverkusen by 4-2 as Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for them.
In the UEFA Champions League round of 16, they defeated Chelsea. Then, they humiliated Barcelona by an 8-2 win (the biggest margin in a UEFA Champions League knockout game) and thrashed Lyon by 3-0 before beating PSG by 1-0 in the final. Kingsley Coman scored the all-important goal for them in the final.
10. 2022-23 | Manchester City
Manchester City with their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2022-23 season
In the 2022-23 season, Manchester City became the second English team and 8th overall team to win a European Treble. Pep Guardiola created one of his records as he became the first coach in European history to win the treble more than once.
Manchester City were coming into the season as the Premier League defending champions and signed players like Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez to strengthen their squad. Erling Haaland went on to break the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a single season as he scored 35 goals in the whole season. City went on to win their 7th Premier League title with 89 points.
In the FA Cup final, City's captain Iikay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in the FA Cup final's history as they defeated Manchester United by 2-0 in the final.
The Haaland riot continued in the UEFA Champions League as well as he scored four goals against RB Leipzig in the round of 16. They then went on to beat Bayern in the quarters and Real Madrid in the semis before beating Inter Milan in the final by 1-0. Rodri scored the lone goal for them in the final and was named player of the final as well.
Erling Haaland scored 52 goals in his 53 games for Manchester City that season. However, despite that performance, he could not beat Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or trophy.
11. 2024-25 | PSG
PSG became the latest team to win the European treble under Luis Enrique as they clinched their first-ever Champions League trophy, and also lifted the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France trophies.
In Ligue 1, they clinched the French Championship with 84 points, as Ousmane Dembele, with 21 goals, won the Ligue 1 Golden Boot.
In the Coupe de France final, they defeated Reims by 3-0 as Bradley Barcola scored a brace and Achraf Hakimi scored another goal to seal the win.
In their historic Champions League season, Dembele finished as their top scorer of the season while Desire Doue scored a stunning brace to help them lift the title. Achraf Hakimi scored in all quarters, the semis and the final to become one of the heroes for them.
With this win, Luis Enrique became the second manager to win two European trebles with two different teams.
Football facts: Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever
From Lautaro Martinez's recent heartbreak to Gianluigi Buffon's three final losses, explore the players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever. Here's to the players who came so close, but never won.
The pain of a Champions League final defeat is a feeling few footballers will ever experience. But for some, that crushing disappointment has become an all too familiar nightmare.
The recent 2025 final saw Lautaro Martinez experience this heartbreak, joining a list of legendary players who have been extremely close to European glory, not once, but multiple times.
Check out the list of players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever.
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy, Juventus) | 3 Finals
Gianluigi Buffon walking past the trophy with runners-up medal after their loss in 2017 UCL finals. Image | BBC
One of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, Gianluigi Buffon was the extraordinary last line of defence for Juventus for many years. He reached the finals 3 times out of which twice he led the the team as a captain, and lost all of them.
2003 Final: Faced AC Milan that ended 0-0 after extra time, where Buffon made a crucial save from Filippo Inzaghi in the normal time. However, Juventus ultimately lost 3-2 on penalties.
2015Final: Led Juventus againstBarcelona and faced a 3-1 defeat, despite a commendable performance.
2017 Final: Lost 4-1 against Real Madrid and it was painful as the opponent dominanted completely in the second-half.
Paolo Montero in 2003 Champions League final. Image | Juvefc.com
Paolo Montero was a key central defender of Juventus' backline during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He too reached the finals thrice and never tasted victory in any of the Champions League finals.
1997 Final: Juventus were the defending champions in this season, and was unable to control Borussia Dortmund, lost 3-1 in the finals.
1998 Final: Lost 1-0 vs Real Madrid in a tense final, which marked their second consecutive final defeat.
2003 Final: Battled AC Milan to a 0-0 draw and eventually lost 3-2 in penalties.
Alessio Tacchinardi (Italy, Juventus) | 3 Finals
Alessio Tacchinardi playing for Juventus in 2003 UCL final. Image | Getty
Another player of Juventus, Alessio Tacchinardi, a hardworking midfielder, finds his place in this list with 3 final defeats. He also has the same story as Montero, with disappointing losses in the years 1997, 1998, and 2003.
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina, Inter Milan) | 2 Finals
Lautaro Martinez walking past the UCL Cup with runners-up medal after losing against PSG in the final. Image | Facebook
The Argentinian striker, Lautaro Martinez is Inter Milan's attacking shepherd and captain. He made his way up in this list with their recent loss in the 2025 Champions League final against PSG. He was a part of 2 finals and lost both the times.
2023 Final: Despite great efforts, lost 1-0 toManchester City in a thrilling final. Martinez had a chance to equalize but couldn't convert, a moment that lingered in the memory for Inter fans.
2025 Final: A heavy 5-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain which added a second layer to his final setbacks.
Antoine Griezmann (France, Atletico Madrid) | 2 Finals
Antoine Griezmann in 2016 Champions League final. Image | BBC
Antoine Griezmann was the creative heartbeat and primary attacking threat for Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid during their golden era. He reached the finals 2 times with this side and met with defeats every time.
2014 Final: Faced cross city rivals Real Madrid in a dramatic final, and lost 4-1.
2016 Final: Another defeat against Real Madrid, where they lost 5-4 (Juanfran missed the decisive penalty) in penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Discover the PSG phenoms Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue, who etched their names in the history of youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals after scoring against Inter Milan to win their first UCL title.
The UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of Europeam Club football, a stage where heroes are crowned. For any player, scoring in this momentous match is a big achivement, and for a few, that moment comes at an astonishingly young age!
Dive into the list of 5 youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals, with the spotlight on recent additions of Paris Saint-Germain's Mayulu and Doue, who have etched their names on this exclusive list.
5. Lars Ricken (20 years 322 days) | 1997
Lars Ricken scoring a goal against Juventus in 1997 Champions League finals. Image | Bundesliga
In 1997, Borussia Dortmund's local boy, Lars Ricken etched his name into Champions League final history with a goal against Juventus. Coming on as a substitute, he took just 16 seconds to score the goal after entering the pitch!
At just 20 years and 322 days old, his impactful goal helped Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory, and it still remains one of the most iconic moments in UCL finals history.
4. Desire Doue (19 years 362 days) | 2025
Desire Doue celebrates after scoring a brilliant goal against Inter Milan in 2025 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
The 2025 UEFA Champions League final saw a remarkably young talent make his mark on field. Desire Doue added his name in this list of youngest goalscorers with scoring twice (20' , 63') in the finals against Inter Milan.
He scored the second and third goal of the match, which significantly gave PSG a boost in this high-stakes match. His attacking style and dominant gameplay at just 19 years and 362 days of age, was great to watch.
Doue's name will be forever treasured in the books of PSG's success in UEFA Champions League.
Carlos Alberto celebrates his goal in the 2004 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
Carlos Alberto of FC Porto scored a stunning goal in the 2004 Champions League finals at the age of 19 years and 167 days. He scored the first goal of the match, which eventually led to a victory of 3-0 against AS Monaco FC.
He delivered a memorable moment for the team and became the key figure in Porto's surprising triumph, that too, for their second UCL title.
2. Senny Mayulu (19 years 14 days) | 2025
Senny Mayulu celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG in 2025 Champions League. Image | BBC
In the electrifying final of 2025 Champions League, PSG got another young talent who didn't just play; he made history. Senny Mayulu, at just 19 years and 14 days old, became the second-youngest goalscorer ever in the Champions League final.
Mayulu scored the final goal in their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, and his strike in a match of such immense pressure solidified his status as an emerging player for the Parisian giants.
Patrick Kluivert celebrates his 1995 Champions League final goal for Ajax. Image | Instagram
Topping the list as the youngest goalscorer in Champions League final is Patrick Kluivert. In 1995 final, playing for Ajax, he scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against AC Milan.
At just 18 years and 327 days of age, his crucial finish brought Ajax's fifth UCL title home, and established him as an iconic talent who made history in European football's grandest stage.
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