Sturm Graz celebrates championship after a gripping 1-1 against WAC!

Sturm Graz celebrates championship after a gripping 1-1 against WAC!

Sturm Graz secured the title in a gripping final of the Austrian Bundesliga on May 24, 2025. In a decisive game against the WAC, the game ended with a 1-1 draw, which was sufficient for the grazers to defend the fifth championship title in their history. The crucial point was cheered by 15,919 fans who were excited in the stadium. Many supporters waited outside for the title party.

In the first half, William Böving managed to achieve the 1-0 for storm in added time in the first half. But the WAC was not beaten and equalized in the 67th minute by Thierno Ballo. Sturm Graz had to tremble until the last minute to bring the championship under the roof and subject. Referee Harald Lechner led the exciting game in which Sturm Graz played in a 4-2-3-1 system.

championship and placement

The championship was decided in the last round of the master group phase. Sturm Graz ended the season with a two -point lead over Red Bull Salzburg, who won 4-2 against Rapid Vienna. In other games, the Wiener Austria separated 2: 2 from Blau-Weiß Linz. The WAC ended the season in fourth place and was able to qualify as a cup winner for the 3rd qualification round for the Europa League.

This season Ronivaldo was crowned by Blau-Weiß Linz to scorer after scoring a total of 14 goals. The coming season will begin on August 1, 2025, while for Sturm Graz the participation in the European Cup play-offs is still going on. The Champions League participation is also possible after you have to survive another round while the Europa League is already fixed.

Review of historical success

This title marks the fifth championship title for Sturm Graz in the club's history. Previously, the Grazer won the title in 1988, 1999, 2011 and 2024. On the pages of Transfermarkt you can see a detailed overview of the title bearers of the Bundesliga and their success since 1933.

With this successful season and the moving master celebration in the back, Sturm Graz is optimistic about the challenges in the coming months. The fans are sure that the club is ready to consolidate its place on the European stage.