{"id":6120,"date":"2025-06-01T21:17:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T21:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T21:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T21:17:46","slug":"are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/","title":{"rendered":"Are the Boys&#8217; Team Still Under a Spell? PSG Claims Champions League Glory While Tottenham Breaks Their Trophy Drought!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/#AC_Milan\" >AC Milan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/#Ajax\" >Ajax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/#Atletico_Madrid\" >Atletico Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/#Arsenal\" >Arsenal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/are-the-boys-team-still-under-a-spell-psg-claims-champions-league-glory-while-tottenham-breaks-their-trophy-drought\/#Anderlecht\" >Anderlecht<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>On a confetti-strewn field in Bilbao, Spain, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Madison reflects on what he describes as a &quot;special&quot; season. His sentiment extends beyond his own team; he mentions notable victories alongside Crystal Palace, Bologna, and even Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, who acknowledged Madison during his own title celebration.  <\/p>\n<p>This year marked a significant turning point in European football, as Tottenham ended their 17-year wait for a trophy, Bologna captured their first Coppa Italia in 51 years, and Newcastle United broke their 56-year drought by winning the EFL Cup. Kane clinched his first Bundesliga title, while Crystal Palace celebrated their own triumph. Paris Saint-Germain finally achieved the European Top Club Award, emerging victoriously in the UEFA Champions League final. The phrase &quot;special season&quot; aptly captures a period where several clubs that had long been starved of success finally achieved glory. Historically, just a few teams monopolized major titles, but this season turned that narrative on its head.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the jubilation, pressure mounts for teams who haven&#8217;t yet broken their own droughts. As the next season approaches, the onus to end long-standing trophy shortages falls on various clubs, many of which grapple with their own challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Several teams have fallen victim to what can be dubbed a &quot;curse,&quot; which stems not only from their talent but also their recurring near-misses. It\u2019s worth noting that not every club experiencing a trophy drought is cursed; for instance, Palace and Bologna were once similarly situated but have since risen above it. The &quot;cursed&quot; teams often find themselves tantalizingly close to success yet unable to cross the finish line, constantly oscillating between hope and despair.<\/p>\n<p>While their struggles may not be as dramatic as those broken this past season, the narrative of the &quot;curse&quot; is becoming all too familiar for certain clubs. Here\u2019s a look at teams that will be on &quot;Curse Watch&quot; as the next season begins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AC_Milan\"><\/span>AC Milan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Trophy Drought:<\/strong> 3 Years<br \/>\nAC Milan last lifted the Serie A title three years ago, but they&#8217;ve seen a decline since. Despite finishing second in Serie A in the 2023-24 season, they were overshadowed by rivals Inter and tumbled to eighth place this year, cycling through two coaches and losing in the Coppa Italia final, marking a missed opportunity for silverware.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ajax\"><\/span>Ajax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Trophy Drought:<\/strong> 3 Years<br \/>\nAjax has seen better days, struggling to keep pace with rivals like PSV and Feyenoord. After leading PSV by nine points earlier in the season, they faltered significantly, securing just three points from their final seven matches, contributing to one of their worst seasons in recent history.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atletico_Madrid\"><\/span>Atletico Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Trophy Drought:<\/strong> 4 Years<br \/>\nAtletico Madrid appears to be under a prolonged curse. Despite winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey in the last 12 years, their status has largely been as the third-best team behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, often faltering in key matches\u2014including two heartbreaking losses in Champions League finals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal\"><\/span>Arsenal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Trophy Drought:<\/strong> 5 Years<br \/>\nArsenal has shown signs of promise but has not been able to reclaim their former glory. Despite competing well this season, injuries and missed opportunities highlighted their struggle, especially as London rivals claimed major trophies, increasing pressure on manager Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anderlecht\"><\/span>Anderlecht<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Trophy Drought:<\/strong> 7 Years<br \/>\nBelgium&#8217;s most decorated club, Anderlecht, has not won a major title in seven years. While they consistently rank among the country&#8217;s top teams, their absence from the winner&#8217;s circle reflects a troubling trend, as they now face tough competition and the challenge of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This narrative resonates deeply with soccer fans, as the dramatic highs and lows of club football are what make the sport so compelling. Seeing venerable teams struggle to find success adds a layer of unpredictability to the league, amplifying the essence of competition that fans love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a confetti-strewn field in Bilbao, Spain, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Madison reflects on what he describes as a &quot;special&quot; season. His sentiment extends beyond his own team; he mentions notable victories alongside Crystal Palace, Bologna, and even Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, who acknowledged Madison during his own title celebration. 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