The 2024–25 European football season came to a thrilling end with standout individual performances, emotional farewells, dramatic title races, and a series of new records that will be etched in history.
Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah led the way with exceptional campaigns for Real Madrid and Liverpool respectively, while teams across Europe fought hard for silverware and Champions League spots. From Napoli reclaiming their crown in Italy to Barcelona finishing strong, fans were treated to a final weekend full of drama, emotion, and celebration.
Here’s a full recap of the standout statistics and achievements that defined this unforgettable season.
La Liga: Mbappé Makes History in Madrid
Kylian Mbappé capped off his debut season for Real Madrid in spectacular fashion, scoring 43 goals in all competitions—the highest among all players in Europe’s top five leagues.
He was closely followed by Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski (42 goals) and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (38). Outside the big five leagues, Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres led the way with 54 goals.
In La Liga, Mbappé finished as the top scorer with 31 goals, becoming only the fourth player in league history to score 30+ goals in their debut season. The other three to achieve this feat were:
- Pahiño – 33 goals (1940–41)
- Romário – 30 goals (1993–94)
- Ronaldo Nazário – 34 goals (1996–97)
He also became just the fourth Real Madrid player to hit the 30-goal mark in a La Liga season, joining:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (6 times)
- Hugo Sánchez (2 times)
- Alfredo Di Stéfano (1 time)
With this record-breaking performance, Mbappé claimed the European Golden Shoe, becoming the first French player since Thierry Henry (2004–05) and the first Madridista since Cristiano Ronaldo (2014–15) to win the prestigious award.
Farewell to a Legend: Ancelotti’s Glorious Madrid Exit
Carlo Ancelotti bid farewell to Santiago Bernabéu in a moment filled with emotion and triumph, ending his tenure as the most successful coach in Real Madrid’s history. His remarkable achievements include:
- 15 major trophies
- 353 matches in charge
- 250 wins
- 71% win rate, the best among Madrid managers with at least 50 matches
Ancelotti leaves behind a legacy defined by silverware, stability, and success.
Lewandowski Joins Elite 100+ Goal Club
Robert Lewandowski added another chapter to his legendary career, scoring twice in Barcelona’s final match of the season to take his tally to 101 goals for the Catalan club.
He now becomes one of the very few players to have scored 100 or more goals for three different clubs:
- Bayern Munich – 344 goals
- Borussia Dortmund – 103 goals
- FC Barcelona – 101 goals
Premier League: Salah Matches Legends, Spurs Shock Stats
Mohamed Salah delivered yet another brilliant season, contributing a combined 47 goals (goals + assists)—matching the record for most goal involvements in a 42-match Premier League season. He now shares this achievement with:
- Andrew Cole (1993–94)
- Alan Shearer (1994–95)
With 29 goals, Salah also claimed his fourth Premier League Golden Boot, equaling the all-time record held by Thierry Henry.
In another historic stat, Liverpool finished 42 points ahead of Manchester United, marking the largest-ever gap between the two iconic rivals in top-flight English football history.
For Arsenal, it was a season of contrasts. Despite strong team performances, no player reached double-digit goals—a rare event that last occurred 101 years ago in the 1923–24 season. Their top scorer this time was Kai Havertz with just 9 goals.
Tottenham Hotspur made headlines for the wrong reasons—losing 22 matches, the most ever by a team in a 38-game Premier League season without being relegated.
Despite finishing 17th, Spurs managed to book a place in next season’s Champions League by winning the UEFA Europa League—a silver lining to an otherwise turbulent campaign.
Serie A: Napoli’s Rise and Conte’s Instant Impact
Napoli clinched the Serie A title for the fourth time in their history, following up their 2022–23 triumph to make it two league titles in three seasons.
New head coach Antonio Conte led the club to glory in his first season, joining a historic list of managers who won their domestic leagues in their debut campaigns across Europe’s top five leagues this year:
- Antonio Conte – Napoli (Serie A)
- Arne Slot – Liverpool (Premier League)
- Vincent Kompany – Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
- Hansi Flick – Barcelona (La Liga)
Conclusion
From individual brilliance to emotional farewells and title triumphs, the 2024–25 European football season delivered unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.
With legends like Ancelotti stepping away, and new stars like Mbappé and Salah reaching fresh heights, the stage is now set for an even more exciting season ahead.
