Vissel Kobe Clinches First J. League Title

The team's turnaround from last year's struggles culminates in a victory over Nagoya Grampus, marking a new chapter in the club's history.

Vissel Kobe secured their first J. League title with a 2-1 victory over Nagoya Grampus, moving four points clear of last year's champions Yokohama F Marinos.
The victory marks a significant turnaround for the team, which was at one point last in the league with 13 defeats from 24 games in 2022.
Vissel Kobe's success is attributed to a core of Japanese stars, including Yuya Osako and Yoshinori Muto, who have outperformed the club's big-name European imports.
The team's style of play under manager Takayuki Yoshida is said to be far removed from the Barcelona-inspired tactics that initially brought the club success.
The club's ambition now turns to challenging for continental glory in next season's AFC Champions League Elite.