UEFA Champions League: List of all winners
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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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