Manchester, Real Madrid Among Major Clubs Trophyless in 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 football season has seen mixed fortunes for major clubs, with Manchester United players like Jadon Sancho and Antony potentially winning the UEFA Conference League with Chelsea and Real Betis respectively, highlighting the success of former United players after leaving the club. Meanwhile, the Premier League will feature six teams in the next Champions League season due to UEFA's expanded 36-team format, benefiting English clubs with top coefficients. Despite substantial resources, giants such as Manchester United, Manchester City, and Real Madrid ended the season without trophies, reflecting challenges on multiple fronts including tactical and managerial issues. Real Madrid, despite being a historically dominant club, faced a difficult season marked by injuries, tactical problems, and the sacking of coach Ancelotti, resulting in no silverware. Manchester United reached the Europa League final but lost, culminating in a disappointing season with underwhelming performances and uncertainty about the club's future direction. In contrast, clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal showed stronger performances, with Barcelona winning domestic trophies and Arsenal reaching the Champions League semi-finals, indicating a competitive landscape in European football.