SUPER TEN IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL Final Gameweek 38 (2025 SEASON)
The final day of the season, as teams across Europe end their campaigns in agony and joy, with records broken, a grand farewell to legends of the game as the curtain falls on another dramatic season.
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Napoli become Serie A champions again as Conte stamps supremacy, Inevitable Mbappe wins Pichichi, a grand farewell for legends Ancellotti and Modric and a devil poisoning the Villains as the final gameweek brings an end to the footballing season in Europe.
1. Napoli crowned kings of Italy once again in a classic Conte masterclass
Friday was nn important day in the footballing calendar because what happened in Naples wasn’t just another Serie A match, it was a blood-and-thunder, title-clinching, history-making battle where they needed to take maximum points to clinch the Scudetto and on that night, Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku stepped up like warriors to bring Napoli their 4th Serie A crown.
In a pressure-cooker match against Cagliari, Antonio Conte’s army pushed for a win probing as the away side determined to be a clog in theur wheel with great blocks as Inter Milan watched closely as they battled Como.
McTominay fired in a volley in the 42nd minute. It wasn’t just a goal. It was a declaration. “This Scudetto is COMING.”
And if that wasn’t enough to rattle the defending champions Inter who were watching in hope for a slip up, Lukaku turned on the afterburners, shrugged off two defenders, and stroked the ball home for 2–0. It was brutal. It was beautiful. It was championship football at its finest.
Meanwhile, Inter did what they could, winning 2–0 over Como but Napoli weren’t letting this slip. Not on home soil. Not with the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona rocking like an earthquake from a crowd in ecstasy.
Conte? First season in charge. First title and that’s now five Scudetti for the Italian tactician. He’s not just managed Napoli. He has rebranded them into a compact force and although rumours remain of whether he will stay at the club after making huge demands as reported in the media, his impact will live on with the Napoli faithful.
When the final whistle blew, tears rolled, fans roared, and Napoli were kings of Italy once more as they did in 2023 when Victor Osihmen and Kvicha Kvarashkelia lit up the Maradona under Luciano Spalletti. For now, it is Mc Tominay, Lukaku and Conte’s night as they set the city of Napoli alight in celebrations.
2. Stuttgart smashes Bielefeld to lift DFB-Pokal as Enzo millot steals the show
This wasn’t just a cup final… this was Stuttgart’s making a statement and they dropped it LOUD at the Olympiastadion Berlin in front of thousands of screaming fans and millions glued to their screens.
The 2025 DFB-Pokal final was end to end stuff but Enzo Millot and Angelo Stiller the French and German dynamos lit up the pitch and dragged VfB Stuttgart to their first Pokal title since 1997.
It all started with Nick Woltemade firing home in the 15th minute after a slick setup from Angelo Stiller, who was pulling strings like a midfield puppet master before Millot turned defense into devastation with a deadly finish off a counterattack seven minutes later.
Before Arminia Bielefeld could even catch their breath, Deniz Undav buried a third in the 28th minute, with (yep, you guessed it) Stiller serving it on a silver platter.
3–0 at halftime. Game over, right? All wrong as Millot wasn’t done because in the 66th minute, he struck again with a cool, clinical, and cruel finish to make it 4–0.
Bielefeld, third-tier underdogs weren’t going down without fighting too as a late surge saw them claw one back in the 82nd and then force a Josha Vagnoman own goal just minutes later, making it 4–2 and bringing a jolt of nerves to the Stuttgart bench.
Dreams don’t always come true for the little guys as there was no comeback and Stuttgart held firm to a roar of jubilation as they qualify into European competition despite finishing 9th in the Bundesliga.
3. Barcola helps PSG Crush Reims 3–0 to Win Coupe de France Final
Bradley Barcola stole the spotlight in a dazzling performance that gave Paris Saint-Germain a commanding 3–0 victory over Reims in the Coupe de France final on Saturday.
Two clinical goals and one assist, the 21-year-old forward was unstoppable on the night leading the Ligue 1 champions to their 16th Coupe de France title in emphatic fashion.
PSG wasted no time asserting their dominance at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, unleashing a ruthless first-half display that left Reims chasing shadows. Barcola struck twice within three minutes first latching onto Desire Doue’s through ball, then again in the three minutes later, converting from close range after a great link-up play.
Just before halftime, Barcola turned provider, whipping in a dangerous cross that found Achraf Hakimi, who volleyed home PSG’s third to all but seal the trophy before the break.
Though Luis Enrique’s side didn’t add to the scoreline in the second half, the damage was already done.
PSG’s dominant win not only secured silverware but also sent a strong message ahead of their Champions League final clash with Inter Milan. With Bradley Barcola in red-hot form, the Parisiens are peaking at just the right time and Inter Milan should take notes.
4. Mbappe Delivers Poetic Farewell for Ancelotti and Modric as Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad 2–0
In a night filled with emotion, legacy, and firepower, Kylian Mbappe wrote the perfect script for Real Madrid. With two goals to his name and a performance worthy of the greats, the French superstar delivered a stunning 2–0 win over Real Sociedad, bidding farewell to two giants of the game, Carlo Ancelotti and legendary midfielderLuka Modric.
This wasn’t just another La Liga match, this was the final chapter for Ancelotti in Madrid before he takes the reins of Brazil’s national team and for Luka Modric, the Croatian maestro, It was his last bow at the Bernabeu, with one final curtain call left at next month’s Club World Cup.
From the first whistle, Madrid came out swinging. Mbappe tormented Real Sociedad’s backline before a VAR-confirmed handball gave Madrid a golden chance in the 38th minute. Mbappe’s penalty was initially saved, but the man of the moment pounced on the rebound like a predator to open the scoring.
Ancelotti called on Vinicius Junior, and the Brazilian didn’t disappoint as in the 83rd minute, He and Mbappe combined with telepathic effects, as the Frenchman coolly slotted home his 31st league goal, an emphatic statement and record on a debut season to remember.
Real Madrid ended the season with 84 points, just one behind champions Barcelona. But this night was about more than standings. It was about farewell, and legacy of greats Don Carlo and the midfield magician Modric.
5. Milan defeat Monza as Felix caps off his spell in style
AC Milan secured a dominant 2–0 victory over Monza at San Siro on Saturday, thanks to second-half goals from Matteo Gabbia and Joao Felix. The result doesn’t add anything to Milan’s in a shambolic season and ends Monza’s stay in the Serie A.
Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances in the first half, the Rossoneri failed to find the net early on. Strahinja Pavlovic’s dangerous free-kick forced a smart save from Monza goalkeeper Semuel Pizzignacco, while Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic both missed clear-cut opportunities inside the box.
Just before halftime, Monza briefly celebrated a goal from Keita Balde, only for it to be ruled out for offside after a VAR check but Milan came out firing in the second half, with Joao Felix nearly opening the scoring with a powerful header that rattled the crossbar.
The breakthrough finally came in the 64th minute, when Matteo Gabbia headed home from a precise corner delivered by Samuel Chukwueze. Ten minutes later, Joao Felix doubled Milan’s lead with a stunning free-kick from 25 yards, curling the ball just beyond Pizzignacco’s reach.
This win adds nothing to AC Milan as they have missed out of European qualification for next season with fans across the world making their disappointment known to Redbird Capital who sabotaged the season with horrible decisions and planning.
With the appointment of Igli Tare as Milan’s new sporting director, work must be done fast as they are on the nrink of sliding back into another “banter era|”
6. Chelsea book place in the UCL as Colwill sees them through
On the biggest day of Nottingham Forest’s season, Chelsea showed up, took what they needed, and left no crumbs.
Thanks to a clinical Levi Colwill strike and a stonewall defense, the Blues secured a 1–0 victory — and with it, a golden ticket back to the UEFA Champions League.
All Forest needed was a win… and a little luck but what they got was a ruthless Chelsea side who came to finish the job.
The nerves were thick. The pressure? Suffocating and for 50 long minutes, neither team blinked.
Then Pedro Neto slipped in a beauty, Forest’s Neco Williams flubbed the clearance, and Levi Colwill tapped home the easiest goal of his life but make no mistake, Forest had their chances.
Chris Wood could’ve written a different script, but instead, he missed two sitters — one before the break, and another in the dying moments of stoppage time.
That was their season… slipping away in slow motion as Nuno Espirito Santo’s men huffed and puffed, but Chelsea’s backline was brick-wall solid.
No space. No mercy. No comeback, No fairy tale and for Forest, it is seventh place in a decent campaign, but only good enough for the Conference League.
They dreamed of Europe’s biggest stage but they’ll have to settle for Thursday nights instead while the Blues go back to the summit of European competition.
7. Red Devils ends the Villains Champions League dream
It was supposed to be a night of destiny for Aston Villa.Instead, it turned into a nightmare wrapped in red.
At the Theatre of Dreams, Manchester United turned executioner, crushing Villa’s Champions League hopes with a cold, calculated 2–0 win. The catalyst? A moment of pure chaos from none other than Emiliano Martinez, whose reckless red card blew Villa’s season to pieces.
Villa started with promise, as Emiliano Martinez made four crucial saves within the opening 10 minutes. Diogo Dalot also struck the post, setting the tone for a high-intensity clash.
However, the momentum shifted just before halftime. In a moment of madness, Martinez was shown a straight red card after clattering into Rasmus Hojlund following a wayward back pass from Matty Cash. The dismissal left Villa with a mountain to climb.
After the break, Manchester United dominated possession, and nearly extended their lead when Casemiro smacked the post. Villa’s Morgan Rogers appeared to have scored, but the referee controversially ruled it out for a foul on Altay Bayindir.
The breakthrough came in the 76th minute when Amad Diallo rose above the defense to nod home Bruno Fernandes’ pinpoint cross. Moments later, Diallo was fouled in the box by Ian Maatsen, leading to a penalty that Christian Eriksen converted down the middle, marking a winning end to the Danish midfielder’s final game in Manchester United.
The result sees Manchester United finish 15th in the Premier League standings, closing a disappointing horrible domestic campaign. Meanwhile, Aston Villa miss out on the top five, despite Newcastle United’s loss to Everton, and will return to Europa League action next season.
8. Newcastle earn UCL spots despite defeat to Everton
They lost the battle… but won the war. Newcastle United are heading to the UEFA Champions League and they did it with sweaty palms, clenched fists, and a whole lotta luck.
On a final day soaked in drama, the Magpies fell 1–0 to Everton at home, but it didn’t matter because elsewhere, the stars aligned.
Let’s get one thing straight: Newcastle qualified because United buried Aston Villa and Chelsea did the job on Nottingham Forest.
Carlos Alcaraz’s bullet header stunned a silent St. James’ Park, as Everton played spoiler but it was all for nothing because when the final whistles blew across England, Newcastle stood fifth and that was enough.
Eddie Howe’s men ended the season level on points with Aston Villa but the one stat that matters most goal difference was the decider on Newcastle’s side.
Forget style. Forget swagger. This was survival to the very end.
They have scraped into Europe’s elite through grit, numbers, and a little divine intervention and it is Newcastle back in Champions League for the second time in three years
Newcastle will dine with Europe’s giants alongside Chelsea. Manchester City but for Aston Villa?
They would be packing their bags for Europa. So close, But not close enough for the Villains.
9. Ranieri rides off a roman legend as Juventus denies Champions League fairytale
Claudio Ranieri, the Italian godfather of grit and glory, walked away from football one last time… but not before dragging AS Roma into Europe.
Let’s be real: this was set up like a Hollywood script as Roma needed two things:
Beat Torino and pray Juventus slipp up at Venezia and for 45 glorious minutes, it was happening.
Juve were losing. Roma were soaring, the Giallorossi were sitting in fourth anf Champions League-bound.
Paredes and Saelemaekers sealed the win for AS Roma and they end their season on a high with superb fight from the dead as Claudio Ranieri signs off with one last European journey for his beloved Roma, a Europa League berth earned with blood, sweat, and class like Romans of old.
10. Juventus qualify to the UCL with Locatelli sending Venezia down
Manuel Locatelli put Juventus on his back, buried a thunderbolt penalty, and punched the Bianconeri’s ticket to the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League.
The final score? Venezia 2 — Juventus 3, Juve’s in the UCL, Venezia and Empoli are relegated.
This wasn’t just a match, it was a season-deciding slugfest where everything was on the line and Juventus did what giants do.
Juventus walked into Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo knowing the math was simple:Win, and you’re in the Champions League. Lose, and watch Roma swoop in, but two minutes in, Venezia’s Daniel Fila lit a fire with a shock opener with Juve looked rattled.
Enter Kenan Yildiz and Randal Kolo Muani, the two strikers fueled by goalkeeping nightmares from Ionut Radu flipped the script by the 31st minute.
Venezia hit back after halftime with Ridgeciano Haps drawing level with the game tied and tension maxing out.
Then came the moment as in the 73rd minute, former Juve man Hans Nicolussi Caviglia clumsily clipped Francisco Conceicao.
Locatelli stepped up and ripped one into the top corner for the winner to send Juventus into the Champions League.
While Juve were celebrating, hearts were breaking elsewhere because even if Venezia had pulled off a miracle, it wouldn’t have saved them but they were not the only ones going down as Empoli were also relegated
A crushing 2–1 home loss to Hellas Verona sent Enpoli to Serie B with Monza at the bottom of the table.
And that is the end of the 2024/2025 with lots of drama, joy, pain and every emotion from fans to players and neutrals, This is what the beautiful game brings and now we await the Club World Cup and preparation for another season.