Underdogs vs. Underachievers: The 2022 Season's Unexpected Showdown

Crystal Palace lift the FA Cup

In a season marked by underdog victories, Arsenal Women claimed the Women's Champions League title, beating Barcelona in a surprising upset. Newcastle and Crystal Palace, on the other hand, ended long trophy droughts, with the former winning the Carabao Cup and the latter lifting the FA Cup. Tottenham also ended their 17-year trophyless streak by clinching the Europa League, while Aberdeen secured their first Scottish Cup victory in 35 years. Sunderland clinched promotion to the Premier League, beating Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final. Bologna, Stuttgart, Dungannon Swifts, and Go Ahead Eagles also celebrated trophy wins in their respective leagues.

Arsenal celebrate winning the Women's Champions League Aberdeen celebrate winning Scottish Cup Sunderland celebrate beating Sheffield United Lewis Ferguson Stuttgart celebrate winning German Cup Go Ahead Eagles open-top bus parade
Source: BBC Sports Football

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