treblewinning

Treble-winning refers to the achievement of winning three major trophies in a single season, a feat most often discussed in association football. The term denotes a “treble,” the number three, and is used to describe teams that reach three high-status trophies within one campaign. While most commonly associated with football, the concept can be applied to other sports that award multiple major trophies within a season.

In football practice, a treble typically comprises a national league title, a primary national cup, and a continental competition. This combination—league, domestic cup, and a continental tournament—is the most frequently cited form of the treble. There are variations, such as a domestic treble that combines a league title with two domestic cups where available, or a continental treble that pits league and cup success against a top European competition. The exact composition can vary by country and era depending on which trophies are considered most prestigious and which cups exist.

Notable examples include Manchester United’s successes in 1998–99 and 2007–08, when they won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in each season. Barcelona achieved continental trebles in 2008–09 and 2014–15 by securing La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. Bayern Munich completed a three-trophy treble in 2019–20 by winning the Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal, and the Champions League. Celtic’s 1966–67 season is often cited as a domestic treble, having won the league, the Scottish Cup, and the Scottish League Cup.

Treble-winning is rare and widely regarded as a sign of exceptional overall performance, squad depth, and successful season-long planning.