Much have been made of Bayer Leverkusen’s stunning season in the Bundesliga and in Europe. But which other teams join them as Europe’s most surprising clubs this season with their rise?
1. Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen only needed a win from their final eight games to clinch the title, such is the level of dominance they have enjoyed this season.
The team is en route to completing the best campaign by any club. They are in the final of the Europa league and are unbeaten in all competitions, a run stretching up to 50 games.
2. Stuttgart
Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß is already ranked in Transferrooms best coaches in Europe liar for improving his team ratings.
The improvement has showed in the pitch and in results as well with his team posting stats that can match Bayern’s. Stuttgart currently sit third on the log, two points off Bayern having secured champion’s league football.
3. Aston Villa
Unai Emery’s side joined City’s celebrations after defeating Tottenham yesterday to edge closer to the title. For Emery, the win ensured champion’s league qualification ahead of next season. The Spanish manager has already over seen tremendous improvement in the team since he took over.
They play some of the best football in the league and go toe to to with the biggest teams. In fact, of all the teams currently in the top four, Villa have the best record between them.
4. Bologna
Bologna are third in the Serie A, ahead of last season’s champion’s Napoli. Roma and Fiorentina’s season in Europe have been commended but Bologna are above them in the league.
One of Europe’s most surprising clubs this season most definitely with their performances in the league.
5. Stade de Brestois
When you consider that the team only gained promotion Ligue un in 2019 and have been nothing more than a mid table team since, you would understand the gravity of their achievements this season.
Brest are currently in fourth and can finish as high as third as they are level on points with Lille. They are enjoying so good a season that they are not even prepared for the unprecedented success that comes with it.
6. Girona
Girona pushed on from last season’s exploits and subsequent tenth place finish. They will likely finish third in La Liga and are currently set there. But the truth is they led the log for the first part of the season, and the players have improved significantly.
With champion’s league football already booked, they thrashed Barcelona over the weekend to hand Madrid their 36th league title.
