In the high-stakes world of European football, going a complete season undefeated is a major accomplishment that few clubs have achieved. These teams, known informally as "The Invincibles," have etched their names into football history by exhibiting a rare combination of skill, resilience, and strategic wisdom.
TalkTalk Nigeria presents a list of European football teams that have finished a league season undefeated. See the list below.

Arsenal 2003–2004 (English Premier League)

Arsenal's 2003-04 roster is still one of the most acclaimed teams in football history. Under Arsène Wenger's supervision, the Gunners went undefeated in the 38-game Premier League season, a feat not seen in the English top flight since the nineteenth century. Players like Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and Dennis Bergkamp became legends, and the club scored 73 goals while conceding only 26.

AC Milan 1991–1992 (Serie A)

In 1991-1992, AC Milan was undefeated in Serie A under coach Fabio Capello. The team, which had talents like Franco Baresi, Marco van Basten, and Paolo Maldini, dominated Italian football, finishing the season with 22 wins and 12 draws. This extraordinary feat contributed to cement AC Milan’s status as a European powerhouse during that era.


Juventus 2011-2012 (Serie A)

Juventus returned to the peak of Italian football in the 2011–2012 season, going unbeaten in Serie A under Antonio Conte's leadership. The Turin giants had 23 victories and 15 draws, demonstrating a strong defense and a varied attack. This squad, which included Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, and Arturo Vidal, lay the groundwork for long-term success in Italian football.


Celtic 2016–2017 (Scottish Premiership)

Celtic had a historic 2016–2017 season, going unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership under manager Brendan Rodgers. The team won 34 of its 38 matches and drew the remaining four. Celtic not only won the league title, but also achieved a domestic treble, led by players such as Scott Sinclair and Moussa Dembélé.

FC Porto 2010–2011 (Primeira Liga)

FC Porto, managed by André Villas-Boas, was undefeated in the 2010–2011 Primeira Liga season. The club won 27 of 30 games, drew three, and displayed a dangerous offensive style that dominated their domestic opponents. This season was notable for the development of Hulk and Radamel Falcao, who scared defenders around Portugal.

Bayer Leverkusen 2023-2024 (Bundesliga).
Bayer Leverkusen accomplished an unprecedented feat in German Bundesliga history by finishing the 2023-2024 season undefeated. Remember that Bayer Leverkusen were proclaimed German Bundesliga winners more than two weeks before the season ended on May 18. Their final game of the season was against Augsburg, and they won 2-1. Bayer Leverkusen became the first German Bundesliga side to finish a league season without a defeat. Bayer Leverkusen achieved this feat after recording 28 wins and 6 draws. They finished the campaign with 90 points in 34 games, 17 points above second-placed VfB Stuttgart and 18 points above third-placed perennial Bundesliga winners, Bayern Munich.


These teams, known as "The Invincibles," accomplished what many thought impossible. Their unbroken streaks are a credit to their excellent team bonding, tactical discipline, and coaches' visionary leadership. Each squad not only dominated its respective competitions, but also inspired awe and admiration throughout the football globe, setting standards for future generations to follow.