Since the takeover that saw them become one of the richest teams on Earth, City’s dream was to taste continental glory. They went step by step, first achieving plenty of domestic success before they could finally win in Europe.
It has been a challenging road, but Pep Guardiola has finally done it. He led his side to an extremely successful season, in which it completed the treble. For those who don’t know what this means, here we’ll break it down.
What does treble mean in soccer
In soccer, a team completes the treble when it wins the top three competitions at stake in a single season: primary domestic league, primary domestic cup, and European cup.
Manchester City have done exactly that in the 2022-23 season, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League titles. Guardiola knows a thing or two about it, since he had already led Barcelona to a European treble (LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Champions League) in 2008-09.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
