Sturm Graz triumphs after the tremor: Fifth championship title secured!

Sturm Graz triumphs after the tremor: Fifth championship title secured!

On May 24, 2025, Sturm Graz defended the title in the Bundesliga with a dramatic draw against WAC in the Merkur Arena. The game, which took place before 15.919 fans, ended 1-1 and secured the fifth championship title in the history of the club to the club, as krone.at . William Böving scored the first goal (45th+1 minute) shortly before half -time before Thierno Ballo shot the equalizer for the guests in the 67th minute. Despite this drama, the players showed great fighting spirit.

The captain Jon Gorenc Stankovic proudly commented on the team that fought through heights and depths. "We were rewarded for our hard work," he said. Otar Kiteishvili spoke of the overwhelming emotions after the final whistle and emphasized that the past season was long and hard. His anticipation for the celebrations was obvious, which he announced for the night after the game, or as he put it, "there are many plans to celebrate the title".

fan celebrations and team spirit

The celebrations after the kick -off were accompanied by passionate moments on both the square and the fans. The Sturm fans impressed with a choreography before the game, which was the inscription "The old memories of the wall, the new ones already in hand". This message conveyed a feeling of Tradition and success that burned fans and players alike on the soul.

Sturm Graz not only reaches the title, but also qualifies for the Europa League and plans to take part in the main European Cup competition for the fifth time in a row. However, there is still a qualification round for the desired champions League participation. In the past season, the WAC was able to assert itself as a cup winner and, as fourth, also gets into the third qualification round for the Europa League, which continues to keep the competition exciting.

The decisive game

referee Harald Lechner led the gripping encounter in which Sturm Graz acted according to a solid 4-2-3-1 system. Yellow cards were awarded to Leon Grgic and Wüthrich von Sturm, while the WAC remained unpunished. The associated match report emphasizes the strategic list of the two teams:

In this exciting final phase of the Bundesliga, Sturm Graz has proven that hard work and team spirit are rewarded. With a view to future challenges, both players and fans will remember the historical moment and look forward to upcoming adventures in Europe, such as OE24.at summarized.

Another aspect that shapes the football landscape is the understanding of the consistency in the Bundesliga. According to Statista , the statistics show how title fights over the years document the relations between teams and their successes. With this title, Sturm Graz has continued to join the ranks of the most successful clubs, which impressively accompanies the excitement and emotions of the season.