Bordeaux produced a dominant display to defeat Leinster in the Champions Cup final at San Mamés stadium in Bilbao, securing back-to-back titles in emphatic fashion. The French side, competing as holders, proved why they entered the match as favorites, completely overwhelming their Irish opponents in a one-sided final.

This result marks a significant statement from Bordeaux, who have now firmly established themselves as the premier force in European club rugby. Leinster, despite their rich history in the competition, had no answer to Bordeaux's superior attacking play and defensive structure throughout the match.

The victory caps a remarkable season for the French club, who showed consistency from the opening rounds through to this final. Leinster will need to regroup quickly, with questions now arising about their ability to compete against the top-tier French sides in future editions of Europe's premier club competition.