Jeonbuk Hyundai, Revival of the Dynasty with a 'Double'... Success in the First Year under Coach Pohang.
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Lee ByungJae(2025-12-07 15:34:43)
Jeonbuk Hyundai achieved a 'double crown' by winning both the K League 1 and the Korea Cup in the 2025 season.
Jeonbuk, which faced its biggest crisis in club history by descending to the promotion-relegation playoffs last year, signaled a revival by setting a record for the most championships in the first year of coach Georges Foret.
On the 6th, in the Korea Cup final held at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Jeonbuk defeated Gwangju FC 2-1 in extra time. Lee Seung-woo scored the winning goal from the left side of the penalty box in the late stages of extra time, securing the team's sixth Korea Cup victory. With this win, Jeonbuk tied with Pohang for the most championships in the competition.
Foret's tactical rebuilding shone throughout the season. Establishing an attacking style centered on 'strong pressure and quick transitions,' he brought out the potential of the players and particularly excelled in managing their stamina and mentality to maintain concentration in the latter stages of matches. In his first year, he received praise as the 'architect of the revival of the dynasty' by winning both the league and cup competitions.
However, with the announcement of Head Coach Thanos's resignation, it seems difficult for Foret to continue his tenure at the club.