Three Teams Remain in the Hunt for the Treble

As the football season reaches its climax, only a select few clubs still have a shot at achieving the coveted treble. This remarkable feat involves winning the domestic league, national cup, and Champions League in a single season. With Real Madrid’s recent elimination from the Champions League, just three teams remain in contention for this prestigious accomplishment: FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Milan.

FC Barcelona’s Treble Aspirations

Barcelona, under Hansi Flick’s guidance, is well-positioned to compete for all three titles. Their first major test comes on April 26th in the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. A victory would secure one-third of the treble and boost morale for the remaining challenges. In La Liga, Barcelona holds a four-point lead over Real Madrid with seven matches left, including a crucial El Clásico on May 11th. In the Champions League, they face a formidable Inter Milan side in the semifinals.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Progress

Luis Enrique’s PSG has already clinched the Ligue 1 title, doing so undefeated and with six matches to spare. They’ve also reached the Coupe de France final, scheduled for May 24th against Stade Reims. In the Champions League, PSG faces a tough semifinal clash with Arsenal, who recently eliminated the defending champions.

Inter Milan’s Treble Chase

Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan leads Serie A by three points over Napoli and is involved in the Coppa Italia semifinals against city rivals AC Milan. The first leg ended 1-1, with the return match set for April 23rd. Should they advance, they’ll face either Empoli or Bologna in the final on May 14th. In the Champions League, Inter is set for a thrilling semifinal encounter with Barcelona.

As the season enters its final stages, these three clubs will be pushing their limits in pursuit of football’s most challenging achievement – the treble.