UEFA Champions League: List of all winners

Real Madrid are the most successful team in this elite competition.

The UEFA Champions League, the pinnacle of European club football, boasts a rich history filled with legendary teams and iconic moments. Since its inception in 1955 as the European Cup, the competition has witnessed 23 different clubs etch their names on the coveted trophy. Today, it’s a global spectacle, contested by Europe’s elite clubs and watched by millions worldwide.

However, one team stands out for its unparalleled dominance: Real Madrid. Los Blancos, as they’re affectionately known, hold the record for most Champions League titles with a staggering 14.

The Reign of Real Madrid

The early years were dominated by a single force: Real Madrid. Led by legendary figures like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás, “Los Blancos” (The Whites) won five consecutive European Cups between 1956 and 1960. Their dominance established the competition’s allure and cemented Real Madrid’s place as a European powerhouse.

A Period of Expansion and Upsets

The 1960s saw the rise of new challengers. AC Milan emerged with two titles, while Benfica, under the visionary coach Béla Guttmann, reached the final twice. English clubs started to make their mark, with Manchester United lifting the trophy in 1968 under the leadership of the iconic Matt Busby. During this period they showcased the growing competitiveness of European football.

New Era: Champions League

In 1992, the European Cup was rebranded as the UEFA Champions League, marking the start of a new era. The format was expanded to include more teams, and qualification was no longer restricted to just national champions.

This opened the door for runners-up and even third-placed teams from stronger leagues to participate, further increasing the competition’s intensity. Cristiano Ronaldo is called the King of the Champions League and has the highest goal tally of 140 goals in the competition.

The Champions League is more than just a competition; it’s a cultural phenomenon. The iconic anthem, the dramatic final nights, and the individual moments of brilliance have captivated generations of fans. It’s a platform where legends are born, rivalries forged, and dreams realized.

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With the 2024 Champions League final just around the corner, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit all of the past champions.

1955-56	Real Madrid
1956-57	Real Madrid
1957-58	Real Madrid
1958-59	Real Madrid
1959-60	Real Madrid
1960-61	Benfica
1961-62	Benfica
1962-63	Milan
1963-64	Inter Milan
1964-65	Inter Milan
1965-66	Real Madrid
1966-67	Celtic
1967-68	Manchester United
1968-69	Milan
1969-70	Feyenoord
1970-71	Ajax
1971-72	Ajax
1972-73	Ajax
1973-74	Bayern Munich
1974-75	Bayern Munich
1975-76	Bayern Munich
1976-77	Liverpool
1977-78	Liverpool
1978-79	Nottingham Forest
1979-80	Nottingham Forest
1980-81	Liverpool
1981-82	Aston Villa
1982-83	Hamburger SV
1983-84	Liverpool
1984-85	Juventus
1985-86	Steaua București
1986-87	Porto
1987-88	PSV Eindhoven
1988-89	Milan
1989-90	Milan
1990-91	Red Star Belgrade
1991-92	Barcelona
1992-93	Marseillie
1993-94	Milan
1994-95	Ajax
1995-96	Juventus
1996-97	Borussia Dortmund
1997-98	Real Madrid
1998-99	Manchester United
1999-2000	Real Madrid
2000-01	Bayern Munich
2001-02	Real Madrid
2002-03	Milan
2003-04	Porto
2004-05	Liverpool
2005-06	Barcelona
2006-07	Milan
2007-08	Manchester United
2008-09	Barcelona
2009-10	Inter Milan
2010-11	Barcelona
2011-12	Chelsea
2012-13	Bayern Munich
2013-14	Real Madrid
2014-15	Barcelona
2015-16	Real Madrid
2016-17	Real Madrid
2017-18	Real Madrid
2018-19	Liverpool
2019-20	Bayern Munich
2020-21	Chelsea
2021-22	Real Madrid
2022-23	Manchester City
2023-24	Real Madrid

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