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Thun Clinch First Swiss Super League Title After St. Gallen’s 3-0 Home Loss

The newly promoted club now faces a July start in the Champions League second qualifying round, needing three wins to reach the group stage.

Overview

  • Thun secured the crown Sunday when second-place St. Gallen lost 3-0 at home to Sion, which left an 11-point lead with three matches to play.
  • This is Thun’s first league title in the club’s 128-year history after returning to the top flight this season under coach Mauro Lustrinelli.
  • A late wobble slowed the finish as Thun lost four of five, including a 1-0 home defeat to Lugano and a 3-1 loss at Basel that ended with two red cards.
  • Thun’s local council cleared all-night opening for bars and restaurants and fans gathered at Rathausplatz to welcome the team.
  • As Swiss champion, Thun will enter Champions League qualifying in July at the second round and must win three two-leg ties to reach the group phase.