Bordeaux's victory in the Champions Cup final on a hot afternoon in Bilbao showcased their dominance over Leinster, winning 35-14. The defending champions displayed their attacking prowess, with Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring two tries, bringing his season total to 34 tries in 30 games. Bordeaux led 35-7 at halftime, capitalizing on their sharp offensive play directed by Maxime Lucu and Matthieu Jalibert. Despite Leinster's early score from Tommy O’Brien, they struggled to keep pace with Bordeaux's relentless attack. A disallowed try for Bordeaux only fueled their determination, as they quickly responded with scores from Lucu and Bielle-Biarrey, among others. Leinster managed to score in the second half through McCarthy and Ringrose, but it was not enough to close the gap. This victory marks Bordeaux's second consecutive Champions Cup title and the sixth straight year a French team has won the tournament, highlighting the growing dominance of French rugby on the European stage.