2025 was a year of firsts for RCB & many others

Just like Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL trophy in 18 years, this year also marked a firsts for many other teams as well.

By : Kunal Kothari

Parist Saint-Germain (PSG) won their first ever UCL trophy

PSG secured their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in 2025 with a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final.

Tottenham Hotspur's first trophy in 17 years

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought by winning the UEFA Europa League in 2025 as they beat Manchester United 1-0.

Newcastle United won first trophy in 70 years

Newcastle United secured their first domestic trophy in 70 years by winning the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) in 2025, as they beat Liverpool FC in 2-1.

Crystal Palace won their first major trophy in 119 years

Perhaps the biggest feat, Crystal Palace won the FA Cup in 2025, marking their first major trophy in the club's 119-year history, as they beat Manchester City 1-0.

Bologna FC won their first trophy in 51 years

Bologna FC won their first trophy in 51 years as they won the Coppa Italia this year beating Milan 1-0 in the final.

Hobart Hurricanes won their first-ever BBL in 13 years

The Hobart Hurricanes clinched their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title in 2025, ending a 13-year wait since the league's inception.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first IPL title in 18 years

Virat Kohli being the only constant in this team, RCB won their first ever IPL title in 18 years.

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