Written by 
Samuel – October 19, 2024
Teams like Nottingham Forest, Osasuna, Reims, and Udinese have showcased impressive performances, defying expectations and climbing the league tables. This article highlights European clubs that have exceeded expectations in the early stages of the season.
Many teams across Europe have gotten off to a fast start this season, with rivalries clashing and records being made.
Some elite clubs in their various leagues are starting to exhibit a gulf in quality, achieving the top spot on the league table.
However, some average clubs have begun to perform brilliantly, enjoying a perfect dream start to the season and exceeding expectations.
These clubs’ exceptional performance can be attributed to a change in manager ahead of the new season, the signing of outstanding players who are demonstrating their individual qualities in the team and the players’ adherence to the coach’s philosophy.
As a result, we will examine various clubs across Europe that are outperforming expectations in the early stages of the season.
Nottingham Forest
Nuno Santo Espirito’s men are off to a decent start this season, having just avoided relegation with six points the previous season.
They have only suffered one league setback in seven matches this season, rescuing a point against Chelsea with 10-men and handed League leaders Liverpool their sole defeat.
Furthermore, they are one of the teams that has conceded the fewest goals this season, having shipped in only six.
Nuno Espirito’s low-block tactics appear to be paying off, as indicated by their defensive records, and they are highly sharp in counter-attack. If their current form holds up throughout the season, they might finish in the top ten.
Osasuna
Osasuna seems to have found their stride in the early stage of the season, outperforming expectations after finishing eleventh in the log last season.
Los Rojillos’ attack continues to rage, featuring thirteen goals in nine matches this season with Ante Budimir serving as the key spark in attack, scoring at a rapid rate.
Furthermore, they are now ranked fifth in the League table, nine pints behind League leaders Barcelona heading into match-day ten.
Reims
Reims are off to a great start under new manager Luka Elsner, with the club presently fourth in the standings, five points behind League leaders Monaco.
Luka Elsner’s ideology appears to have been well integrated into the team’s style of play as Reims’ attacks continues to produce lot of goals: they have one of the league’s most dangerous offensive threats, with fourteen goals scored in seven matches.
Furthermore, they have only lost once in the league this season and are currently on a six-match unbeaten streak entering match-day eight in Ligue 1.
Udinese
Following a disastrous campaign in the previous season in which they narrowly escaped relegation with only two points, Udinese are enjoying a superb start to the new season.
They are presently sixth in the standings, three points behind League leaders Napoli, which is regarded as a huge surprise in the Serie A this season following their terrible performance last season.
In the same vein, they boast a formidable attacking threat with ten goals in seven league matches and have only lost twice this season, against Inter Milan and AS Roma.
Verdict
The season is still in its early stages, and the aforementioned teams must work hard to continue their spectacular form as the season unfolds if they intend to end the season on a good note, but their incredible start against all odds will not go unnoticed.