Summary
Several football clubs achieved unexpected victories this season. Arsenal's women's team won the Women's Champions League for the first time in 18 years, and Crystal Palace won the FA Cup, marking their first major trophy ever. Newcastle won the Carabao Cup, ending a 56-year wait for a trophy, and Tottenham won the Europa League, their first major win since 2008.
Key Facts
- Arsenal's women's team won the Women's Champions League by defeating Barcelona, the favorites, for the first time in 18 years.
- Crystal Palace won their first major trophy by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
- Newcastle won the Carabao Cup after 56 years, with their last significant win dating back to 1969.
- Tottenham won the Europa League, securing their first major trophy since 2008.
- These victories were notable because the clubs hadn't won major trophies for many years.
- The achievements marked a surprising season where several "underdogs" won against more successful teams.
- The article mentions this kind of outcome as rare, with clubs outside the big six often not winning major tournaments.
