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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa175)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League","crawl_time":1775521835,"first_indexed_time":1375989671,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"UEFA Champions League - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"UEFA Champions League\nOrganiser(s)\nUEFA\nFounded\n1955\n; 71 years ago\n(rebranded in 1992)\nRegion\nEurope\nTeams\n36 (league phase)\n81 (total)\nQualifier for\nUEFA Super Cup\nFIFA Intercontinental Cup\nFIFA Club World Cup\nRelated competitions\nUEFA Europa League\n(2nd tier)\nUEFA Conference League\n(3rd tier)\nUEFA Youth League\n(Youth competition)\nCurrent champions\nParis Saint-Germain\n(1st title)\nMost championships\nReal Madrid\n(15 titles)\nBroadcasters\nList of broadcasters\nWebsite\nuefa.com\/uefachampionsleague\n2025–26 UEFA Champions League\nThe\nUEFA Champions League\n(\nUCL\nor\nUEFA CL\n), commonly known as the\nChampions League\n, is an annual club\nassociation football\ncompetition organised by the\nUnion of European Football Associations\n(UEFA) that is contested by\ntop-division European clubs\n. The competition begins with a\nround robin\nleague phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the\nFIFA World Cup\nand the\nUEFA European Championship\n. It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations.\nIntroduced\nin 1955\nas the\nEuropean Champion Clubs' Cup\n(\nFrench\n:\nCoupe des Clubs Champions Européens\n), and commonly known as the\nEuropean Cup\n, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season.\n[\n1\n]\nWhile only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by\ncoefficient\nprovide four teams each by default,\n[\n2\n]\nwith a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season.\n[\n3\n]\n[\n4\n]\nClubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier\nUEFA Europa League\ncompetition, and since 2021, for the third-tier\nUEFA Conference League\n.\n[\n5\n]\nIn its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June.\n[\n6\n]\nThe winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the\nUEFA Super Cup\n, the\nFIFA Intercontinental Cup\nand the\nFIFA Club World Cup\n.\n[\n7\n]\n[\n8\n]\nSpanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins), Italy (12 wins), Germany (8 wins), Netherlands (6 wins) and Portugal (4 wins).\n[\n9\n]\nEngland has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 24 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once.\n[\n10\n]\nSince the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, only two top-tier football clubs outside the\nBig Five\nEuropean nations (\nSpain\n,\nEngland\n,\nItaly\n,\nGermany\nand\nFrance\n) have also reached the final:\nPorto\n(\n2003–04\n) and\nAjax\n(\n1994–95\nand\n1995–96\n).\nReal Madrid\nis the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times.\n[\n11\n]\nMadrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions).\n[\n11\n]\nOnly one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to their tournament victory:\nBayern Munich\nin the\n2019–20\nseason.\n[\n12\n]\nParis Saint-Germain\nare the current European champions, having beaten\nInter Milan\n5–0 in the\n2025 final\nfor their first ever title.\n[\n13\n]\nHistory\nWinners\nEuropean Cup \/ UEFA Champions League\nSeason\nWinners\nEuropean Cup\n1955–56\nReal Madrid\n1956–57\nReal Madrid\n \n(2)\n1957–58\nReal Madrid\n \n(3)\n1958–59\nReal Madrid\n \n(4)\n1959–60\nReal Madrid\n \n(5)\n1960–61\nBenfica\n1961–62\nBenfica\n \n(2)\n1962–63\nAC Milan\n1963–64\nInter Milan\n1964–65\nInter Milan\n \n(2)\n1965–66\nReal Madrid\n \n(6)\n1966–67\nCeltic\n1967–68\nManchester United\n1968–69\nAC Milan\n \n(2)\n1969–70\nFeyenoord\n1970–71\nAjax\n1971–72\nAjax\n \n(2)\n1972–73\nAjax\n \n(3)\n1973–74\nBayern Munich\n1974–75\nBayern Munich\n \n(2)\n1975–76\nBayern Munich\n \n(3)\n1976–77\nLiverpool\n1977–78\nLiverpool\n \n(2)\n1978–79\nNottingham Forest\n1979–80\nNottingham Forest\n \n(2)\n1980–81\nLiverpool\n \n(3)\n1981–82\nAston Villa\n1982–83\nHamburger SV\n1983–84\nLiverpool\n \n(4)\n1984–85\nJuventus\n1985–86\nSteaua București\n1986–87\nPorto\n1987–88\nPSV Eindhoven\n1988–89\nAC Milan\n \n(3)\n1989–90\nAC Milan\n \n(4)\n1990–91\nRed Star Belgrade\n1991–92\nBarcelona\nUEFA Champions League\n1992–93\nOlympique de Marseille\n1993–94\nAC Milan\n \n(5)\n1994–95\nAjax\n \n(4)\n1995–96\nJuventus\n \n(2)\n1996–97\nBorussia Dortmund\n1997–98\nReal Madrid\n \n(7)\n1998–99\nManchester United\n \n(2)\n1999–2000\nReal Madrid\n \n(8)\n2000–01\nBayern Munich\n \n(4)\n2001–02\nReal Madrid\n \n(9)\n2002–03\nAC Milan\n \n(6)\n2003–04\nPorto\n \n(2)\n2004–05\nLiverpool\n \n(5)\n2005–06\nBarcelona\n \n(2)\n2006–07\nAC Milan\n \n(7)\n2007–08\nManchester United\n \n(3)\n2008–09\nBarcelona\n \n(3)\n2009–10\nInter Milan\n \n(3)\n2010–11\nBarcelona\n \n(4)\n2011–12\nChelsea\n2012–13\nBayern Munich\n \n(5)\n2013–14\nReal Madrid\n \n(10)\n2014–15\nBarcelona\n \n(5)\n2015–16\nReal Madrid\n \n(11)\n2016–17\nReal Madrid\n \n(12)\n2017–18\nReal Madrid\n \n(13)\n2018–19\nLiverpool\n \n(6)\n2019–20\nBayern Munich\n \n(6)\n2020–21\nChelsea\n \n(2)\n2021–22\nReal Madrid\n \n(14)\n2022–23\nManchester City\n2023–24\nReal Madrid\n \n(15)\n2024–25\nParis Saint-Germain\n2025–26\nTBD\nThe first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the\n1895 World Championship\n, when English champions\nSunderland\nbeat Scottish champions\nHeart of Midlothian\n5–3.\n[\n14\n]\nThe first pan-European tournament was the\nChallenge Cup\n, a competition between clubs in the\nAustro-Hungarian Empire\n.\n[\n15\n]\nThree years later, in 1900, the champions of\nBelgium\n,\nNetherlands\nand\nSwitzerland\n, which were the only existing leagues in continental Europe at the time, participated in the\nCoupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz\n, thus being dubbed as the \"club championship of the continent\" by the local newspapers.\n[\n16\n]\n[\n17\n]\nThe\nMitropa Cup\n, a competition modelled after the Challenge Cup, was created in 1927, an idea of Austrian\nHugo Meisl\n, and played between Central European clubs.\n[\n18\n]\nIn 1930, the\nCoupe des Nations\n(\nlit.\n \n'\nNations Cup\n'\n), the first attempt to create a cup for national champion clubs of Europe, was played and organised by Swiss club\nServette\n.\n[\n19\n]\nHeld in\nGeneva\n, it brought together ten champions from across the continent. The tournament was won by\nÚjpest\nof Hungary.\n[\n19\n]\nLatin European\nnations came together to form the\nLatin Cup\nin 1949.\n[\n20\n]\nAfter receiving reports from his journalists over the highly successful\nSouth American Championship of Champions\nof 1948,\nGabriel Hanot\n, editor of\nL'Équipe\n, began proposing the creation of a continent-wide tournament.\n[\n21\n]\nIn interviews,\nJacques Ferran\n(one of the founders of the European Champions Cup, together with Gabriel Hanot),\n[\n22\n]\nsaid that the South American Championship of Champions was the inspiration for the European Champions Cup.\n[\n23\n]\nAfter\nStan Cullis\ndeclared\nWolverhampton Wanderers\n\"Champions of the World\" following a successful run of friendlies in the 1950s, in particular\na 3–2 friendly victory\nagainst\nBudapest Honvéd\n, Hanot finally managed to convince UEFA to put into practice such a tournament.\n[\n1\n]\nIt was conceived in Paris in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup.\n[\n1\n]\n1955–1967: Beginnings\nThe first European Cup took place during the\n1955–56\nseason.\n[\n24\n]\n[\n25\n]\nSixteen teams participated (some by invitation):\nAC Milan\n(Italy),\nAGF Aarhus\n(Denmark),\nAnderlecht\n(Belgium),\nDjurgården\n(Sweden),\nGwardia Warszawa\n(Poland),\nHibernian\n(Scotland),\nPartizan\n(\nYugoslavia\n),\nPSV Eindhoven\n(Netherlands),\nRapid Wien\n(Austria),\nReal Madrid\n(Spain),\nRot-Weiss Essen\n(\nWest Germany\n),\nSaarbrücken\n(\nSaar\n),\nServette\n(Switzerland),\nSporting CP\n(Portugal),\nReims\n(France) and\nVörös Lobogó\n(Hungary).\n[\n24\n]\n[\n25\n]\nThe first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan.\n[\n24\n]\n[\n25\n]\nThe first goal in European Cup history was scored by\nJoão Baptista Martins\nof Sporting CP.\n[\n24\n]\n[\n25\n]\nThe inaugural final took place at the\nParc des Princes\nbetween Stade de Reims and Real Madrid on 13 June 1956.\n[\n24\n]\n[\n25\n]\n[\n26\n]\nThe Spanish squad came back from behind to win 4–3 thanks to goals from\nAlfredo Di Stéfano\nand\nMarquitos\n, as well as two goals from\nHéctor Rial\n.\n[\n24\n]\n[\n25\n]\n[\n26\n]\nReal Madrid successfully defended the trophy\nnext season\nin their home stadium, the\nSantiago Bernabéu\n, against\nFiorentina\n.\n[\n27\n]\n[\n28\n]\nAfter a scoreless first half, Real Madrid scored twice in six minutes to defeat the Italians.\n[\n26\n]\n[\n27\n]\n[\n28\n]\nIn\n1958\n, Milan failed to capitalise after going ahead on the scoreline twice, only for Real Madrid to equalise.\n[\n29\n]\n[\n30\n]\nThe final, held in\nHeysel Stadium\n, went to extra time where\nFrancisco Gento\nscored the game-winning goal to allow Real Madrid to retain the title for the third consecutive season.\n[\n26\n]\n[\n29\n]\n[\n30\n]\nAlfredo Di Stéfano\n(pictured in 1959) led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup titles between 1956 and 1960.\nIn a rematch of the first final, Real Madrid faced Stade Reims at the\nNeckarstadion\nfor the\n1959 final\n, and won 2–0.\n[\n26\n]\n[\n31\n]\n[\n32\n]\nWest German side\nEintracht Frankfurt\nbecame the first team not to compete in the Latin cup to reach the European Cup final.\n[\n20\n]\n[\n33\n]\n[\n34\n]\nThe\n1960 final\nholds the record for the most goals scored, with Real Madrid beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 at\nHampden Park\n, courtesy of four goals by\nFerenc Puskás\nand a\nhat-trick\nby Alfredo Di Stéfano.\n[\n26\n]\n[\n33\n]\n[\n34\n]\nThis was Real Madrid's fifth consecutive title, a record that still stands today.\n[\n10\n]\nReal Madrid's reign ended in the\n1960–61 season\nwhen\nbitter rivals\nBarcelona\ndethroned them in the first round.\n[\n35\n]\n[\n36\n]\nBarcelona were defeated in the final by Portuguese side\nBenfica\n3–2 at the\nWankdorf Stadium\n.\n[\n35\n]\n[\n36\n]\n[\n37\n]\nReinforced by\nEusébio\n, Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 at the\nOlympic Stadium\nin Amsterdam and kept the title for a\nsecond consecutive season\n.\n[\n37\n]\n[\n38\n]\n[\n39\n]\nBenfica wanted to repeat Real Madrid's successful run of the 1950s after reaching the showpiece event of the\n1962–63 European Cup\n, but a brace from Brazilian-Italian\nJosé Altafini\nat\nWembley\ngave the spoils to Milan, making the trophy leave the\nIberian Peninsula\nfor the first time ever.\n[\n40\n]\n[\n41\n]\n[\n42\n]\nInter Milan\nbeat an ageing Real Madrid 3–1 at the\nErnst-Happel-Stadion\nto win the\n1963–64 season\nand replicate their local-rival's success.\n[\n43\n]\n[\n44\n]\n[\n45\n]\nThe title stayed in Milan for the\nthird year in a row\nafter Inter beat Benfica 1–0 at their home ground, the\nSan Siro\n.\n[\n46\n]\n[\n47\n]\n[\n48\n]\nUnder the leadership of\nJock Stein\n, Scottish club\nCeltic\nbeat Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final to become the first British club to win the European Cup.\n[\n49\n]\n[\n50\n]\nThe Celtic players that day, all of whom were born within 30 miles (48 km) of Glasgow, subsequently became known as the \"\nLisbon Lions\n\".\n[\n51\n]\n1968–1976\nThe\n1967–68 season\nsaw\nManchester United\nbecome the first English team to win the European Cup, beating two-times winners\nBenfica\n4–1 in the final.\n[\n52\n]\nIn the\n1968–69 season\n,\nAjax\nbecame the first Dutch team to reach the European Cup final, but they were beaten 4–1 by Milan, who claimed their second European Cup, with\nPierino Prati\nscoring a hat-trick.\n[\n53\n]\nThe\n1969–70 season\nsaw the first Dutch winners of the competition.\nFeyenoord\nknocked out the defending champions, Milan in the second round,\n[\n54\n]\nbefore beating Celtic in the\nfinal\n.\n[\n55\n]\nIn the\n1970–71 season\n, Ajax won the title, beating Greek side\nPanathinaikos\nin the final.\n[\n56\n]\nThe season saw a number of changes, with\npenalty shoot-outs\nbeing introduced, and the\naway goals rule\nbeing changed so that it would be used in all rounds except the final.\n[\n57\n]\nIt was also the first time a Greek team reached the final, as well as the first season that Real Madrid failed to qualify, having finished sixth in\nLa Liga\nthe previous season.\n[\n58\n]\nAjax went on to win the competition three years in a row (1971 to 1973), which\nBayern Munich\nemulated from 1974 to 1976.\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from the Netherlands and West Germany, who together won 7 back-to-back European Cups between 1970 and 1976.\n1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League\nJohan Cruyff\n(pictured in 1972) won the European Cup three times in a row with\nAjax\n.\nLiverpool\nwon their first two titles in 1977 and 1978.\n[\n59\n]\nThe following seasons saw victories in 1978–79 and 1979–80 for Brian Clough's\nNottingham Forest\n. The following year Liverpool won their third title before Aston Villa continued the sense of English dominance in\n1982\n. In 1982–83,\nHamburger SV\nbroke the English dominance. Liverpool regained it in 1983–84 before losing to Juventus (1984–85). All English clubs were banned for five years (Liverpool for six years) following the\n1985 European Cup final\ndue to the\nHeysel Stadium disaster\n.\nFollowing the five-year ban on English teams,\nSteaua București\nwon the European Cup in 1985–86, followed by Porto in 1986–87,\nPSV Eindhoven\nin 1987–88;\nAC Milan\n(2),\nRed Star Belgrade\nand\nBarcelona\nbecame champions before the competition was re-formulated as the\nUEFA Champions League\n. The\n1996-97 season\nwas the final Champions League tournament in which only European league champions were allowed to compete; the tournament was won by\nBorussia Dortmund\n.\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from England between 1977 and 1984, winning seven European Cup finals, and later the dominance of Italian football clubs in the 1990s; in a nine-year period from 1989 to 1998, Italian clubs reached nine Champions League finals.\n1998–present: League expansion\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from Spain, who won 3 out of 5 finals from 1998–2002 and dominated the competition from 2014–18, with Real Madrid winning three back-to-back Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and England, who won 3 times  between 2005–12 (as did Barcelona) and had 3 wins from 2018–23. From the expansion of the Champions League in 1997–98 to the 2023-4 final, Spanish clubs reached 17 finals and English clubs reached 16 finals.\nDuring the 2020\nCOVID-19 pandemic\n, the tournament was suspended in mid-March 2020 and resumed in August 2020.\nAnthem\n\"Magic...it's magic above all else. When you hear the anthem it captivates you straight away.\"\nThe two teams line up for the\nUEFA Champions League Anthem\nbefore each match and a flag of the Champions League \"starball\" logo is waved in the centre circle.\nThe UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply as \"Champions League\", was written by\nTony Britten\n, and is an adaptation of\nGeorge Frideric Handel\n's 1727 anthem\nZadok the Priest\n(one of his\nCoronation Anthems\n).\n[\n61\n]\n[\n62\n]\nUEFA commissioned Britten in 1992 to arrange an anthem, and the piece was performed by London's\nRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra\nand sung by the\nAcademy of St. Martin in the Fields\n.\n[\n61\n]\nStating that \"the anthem is now almost as iconic as the trophy\", UEFA's official website adds it is \"known to set the hearts of many of the world's top footballers aflutter\".\n[\n61\n]\nThe chorus contains the three official languages used by UEFA: English, German, and French.\n[\n63\n]\nThe climactic moment is set to the exclamations 'Die Meister! Die Besten! Les Grandes Équipes! The Champions!'.\n[\n64\n]\nThe anthem's chorus is played before each UEFA Champions League game as the two teams are lined up, as well as at the beginning and end of television broadcasts of the matches. In addition to the anthem, there is also entrance music, which contains parts of the anthem itself, which is played as teams enter the field.\n[\n65\n]\nThe complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus.\n[\n63\n]\nSpecial vocal versions have been performed live at the Champions League final with lyrics in other languages, changing over to the host nation's language for the chorus. These versions were performed by\nAndrea Bocelli\n(Italian;\nRome 2009\n,\nMilan 2016\nand\nCardiff 2017\n),\nJuan Diego Flores\n(Spanish;\nMadrid 2010\n),\nAll Angels\n(\nWembley 2011\n),\nJonas Kaufmann\nand\nDavid Garrett\n(\nMunich 2012\n) and\nMariza\n(\nLisbon 2014\n). In the\n2013 final\nat\nWembley\n, the chorus was played twice. In the\n2018\nand\n2019\nfinals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played, by\n2Cellos\n(2018) and Asturia Girls (2019).\n[\n66\n]\n[\n67\n]\nIn the\n2023 final\n, held in Istanbul, Hungarian pianist\nÁdám György\nperformed the piano version of the anthem.\n[\n68\n]\nThe anthem has been released commercially in its original version on\niTunes\nand\nSpotify\nwith the title of Champions League Theme. In 2018, composer\nHans Zimmer\nremixed the anthem with rapper\nVince Staples\nfor\nEA Sports\n' video game\nFIFA 19\n, with it also featuring in the game's reveal trailer.\n[\n69\n]\nBranding\nThe \"starball\" logo is incorporated into the design of the competition's official match ball, the\nAdidas Finale\n.\nIn 1991, UEFA asked its commercial partner, Television Event and Media Marketing (TEAM), to help brand the Champions League. This resulted in the anthem, \"house colours\" of black and white or silver and a logo, and the \"starball\". The starball was created by Design Bridge, a London-based firm selected by TEAM after a competition.\n[\n70\n]\nTEAM gives particular attention to detail in how the colours and starball are depicted at matches. According to TEAM, \"Irrespective of whether you are a spectator in Moscow or Milan, you will always see the same stadium dressing materials, the same opening ceremony featuring the 'starball' centre circle ceremony, and hear the same\nUEFA Champions League Anthem\n\". Based on research it conducted, TEAM concluded that by 1999, \"the starball logo had achieved a recognition rate of 94 percent among fans\".\n[\n71\n]\nFormat\nA map of UEFA countries whose teams have reached the league phase or group stage of the UEFA Champions League\n \n UEFA member state that has been represented in the league phase or group stage\n \n UEFA member state that has not been represented in the league phase or group stage\nQualification\nThe UEFA Champions League used to begin with a double\nround-robin\ngroup stage of 32 teams until it evolved into a league phase of 36 teams, which is preceded by two qualification 'streams' for teams that do not receive direct entry to the tournament proper. The two streams are divided between teams qualified by virtue of being league champions, and those qualified by virtue of finishing second, third or fourth in their national championship.\nThe number of teams that each association enters into the UEFA Champions League is based upon the\nUEFA coefficients\nof the member associations. These coefficients are generated by the results of clubs representing each association during the previous five Champions League,\nEuropa League\nand\nConference League\nseasons. The higher an association's coefficient, the more teams represent the association in the Champions League, and the fewer qualification rounds the association's teams must compete in.\nFive of the remaining seven qualifying places are granted to the winners of a four-round qualifying tournament between the remaining 43 or 44 national champions, within which those champions from associations with higher coefficients receive byes to later rounds. The other two are granted to the winners of a three-round qualifying tournament between ten and eleven clubs from the associations ranked 5–6 through 15, which have qualified based upon finishing second, third or fourth in their respective national league.\nIn addition to sporting criteria, any club must be licensed by its national association to participate in the Champions League. To obtain a licence, the club must meet certain stadium, infrastructure and finance requirements.\nIn\n2005–06\n, Liverpool and\nArtmedia Bratislava\nbecame the first teams to reach the Champions League group stage after playing in all three qualifying rounds. Real Madrid and Barcelona hold the record for the most appearances in the group stage, having qualified 29 times, followed by Bayern Munich on 28.\n[\n72\n]\nBetween 1999 and 2008, no differentiation was made between champions and non-champions in qualification. The 16 top-ranked teams spread across the biggest domestic leagues qualified directly for the tournament group stage. Prior to this, three preliminary knockout qualifying rounds whittled down the remaining teams, with teams starting in different rounds.\nAn exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season. UEFA gave special dispensation for Liverpool to enter the Champions League, giving England five qualifiers.\n[\n73\n]\nUEFA subsequently ruled that the defending champions qualify for the competition the following year regardless of their domestic league placing. However, for those leagues with four entrants in the Champions League, this meant that, if the Champions League winner fell outside of its domestic league's top four, it would qualify at the expense of the fourth-placed team in the league. Until 2015–16, no association could have more than four entrants in the Champions League.\n[\n74\n]\nIn May 2012,\nTottenham Hotspur\nfinished fourth in the\n2011–12 Premier League\n, two places ahead of Chelsea, but failed to qualify for the\n2012–13 Champions League\n, after Chelsea won the\n2012 final\n.\n[\n75\n]\nTottenham were demoted to the\n2012–13 UEFA Europa League\n.\n[\n75\n]\nIn May 2013,\n[\n76\n]\nit was decided that, starting from the\n2015–16 season\n(and continuing at least for the three-year cycle until the\n2017–18 season\n), the winners of the previous season's\nUEFA Europa League\nwould qualify for the UEFA Champions League, entering at least the play-off round, and entering the group stage if the berth reserved for the Champions League title holders was not used. The previous limit of a maximum of four teams per association was increased to five, meaning that a fourth-placed team from one of the top three ranked associations would only have to be moved to the Europa League if both the Champions League and Europa League winners came from that association and both finished outside the top four of their domestic league.\n[\n77\n]\nStarting from the 2018–19 season, the Europa League winner would receive automatic qualification for the Champions League group stage, with no additional entries required.\n[\n78\n]\nStarting from the 2024–25 season, the two associations with the highest coefficients from the previous season would receive an extra Champions League spot (known as European Performance Spot) into the league phase. The Champions League and Europa League winners would not be able to fill the European Performance Spots, and they would still receive an additional spot if one or both came from the same top-five association and finished outside of the top four of their domestic league, though the fourth-placed team of the league would no longer go to the Europa League, thus increasing the maximum number of teams per association from five to seven.\n[\n79\n]\nIn 2007,\nMichel Platini\n, the UEFA president, had proposed taking one place from the three leagues with four entrants and allocating it to that nation's cup winners. This proposal was rejected in a vote at a UEFA Strategy Council meeting.\n[\n80\n]\nIn the same meeting, however, it was agreed that the third-placed team in the top three leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage, rather than entry into the third qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team would enter the play-off round for non-champions, guaranteeing an opponent from one of the top 15 leagues in Europe. This was part of Platini's plan to increase the number of teams qualifying directly into the group stage, while simultaneously increasing the number of teams from lower-ranked nations in the group stage.\n[\n81\n]\nIn the reforming plan for the 2018–21 cycle, which was announced in August 2016 and confirmed in December, the top four teams in the top four leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage.\n[\n82\n]\n[\n83\n]\nIn 2012,\nArsène Wenger\nreferred to qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four places in the\nPremier League\nas the \"4th Place Trophy\". The phrase was coined after a pre-match conference when he was questioned about Arsenal's lack of a trophy after exiting the\nFA Cup\n. He said \"The first trophy is to finish in the top four\".\n[\n84\n]\nAt Arsenal's 2012 AGM, Wenger was also quoted as saying: \"For me there are five trophies every season: Premier League, Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League...\"\n[\n85\n]\nLeague phase and knockout phase\nBeginning with the 2024–25 season, UEFA changed the format of their three club competitions, abandoning the group stage in favour of an expanded league phase.\n[\n86\n]\nThe number of participating teams was increased from 32 to 36 teams. Teams are no longer divided into groups of four teams each but are ranked in a single table resembling the\nSwiss-system tournament\nformat.\n[\n87\n]\n[\n88\n]\n[\n89\n]\nEach team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. For the draw of the league phase, teams are divided into four seeding pots according to their\nUEFA coefficient\n. Each team will play against two teams from each pot, one home and one away. The league phase is played from September to January, while the knockout phase begins in February, with matches predominantly played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.\nAfter the league phase, a two-legged knockout play-off round is played between teams finishing 9–16 (seeded) and 17–24 (unseeded) in the league phase. Teams finishing in the top eight of the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16 as seeded teams, while the eight winning teams from the knockout play-off round will enter the round of 16 draw as unseeded teams. Teams finishing 25th–36th place in the league phase and the eight losers of the knockout play-offs are eliminated from the competition and from European football since it is no longer possible to enter the Europa League from the league phase onwards.\nAfter the round of 16 the competition follows the traditional knockout format with quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged and without association draw protection) and then the final at a venue chosen prior to the season. The final is typically held in late May or early June.\nPrior to the 2024–25 season, there was a group stage of 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four.\n[\n90\n]\nThe draw to determine which teams entered each group was\nseeded\nbased on each team's\nUEFA coefficient\n, and no group could contain more than one club from each association. Each team played six group stage games, meeting the other three teams in its group home and away in a round-robin format.\n[\n90\n]\nThe first place team and the runners-up from each group then progressed to the next round. The third-placed teams entered the Europa League's knockout round and the fourth-placed teams were eliminated from the competition.\nFor the next stage—the last 16—the winning team from one group played against the runners-up from another group, but teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other (see\nrandom two-sided matching\n). From the quarter-finals onwards, the draw was entirely random, without association protection.\n[\n91\n]\nThe group stage was played from September to December, whilst the knockout stage began in February, with matches usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The knockout ties were played in a two-legged format, with the exception of the final. In the\n2019–20 season\n, due to the\nCOVID-19 pandemic\nthe tournament was suspended for five months. The format of the remainder of the tournament was temporarily amended as a result, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being played as single match knockout ties at neutral venues in Lisbon, Portugal in the summer with the final taking place on 23 August 2020.\n[\n92\n]\nDistribution\nThe following is the default access list.\nAccess list for UEFA Champions League from 2024−25 season\n[\n93\n]\nTeams entering in this round\nTeams advancing from the previous round\nFirst qualifying round\n(32 teams)\n32 champions from associations 23–55 (except Liechtenstein)\nSecond qualifying round\nChampions Path\n(24 teams)\n8 champions from associations 15–22\n16 winners from the first qualifying round\nLeague Path\n(6 teams)\n6 runners-up from associations 10–15\nThird qualifying round\nChampions Path\n(12 teams)\n12 winners from the second qualifying round (Champions Path)\nLeague Path\n(8 teams)\n3 runners-up from associations 7–9\n1 third-placed team from association 6\n1 fourth-placed team from association 5\n3 winners from the second qualifying round (League Path)\nPlay-off round\nChampions Path\n(10 teams)\n4 champions from associations 11–14\n6 winners from the third qualifying round (Champions Path)\nLeague Path\n(4 teams)\n4 winners from the third qualifying round (League Path)\nLeague phase\n(36 teams)\nUEFA Champions League title holders\nUEFA Europa League\ntitle holders\n10 champions from associations 1–10\n6 runners-up from associations 1–6\n5 third-placed teams from associations 1–5\n4 fourth-placed teams from associations 1–4\n2 teams from associations with the highest 1-year association coefficient\n5 winners from the play-off round (Champions Path)\n2 winners from the play-off round (League Path)\nPreliminary knockout round\n(16 teams)\n16 teams ranked from 9−24 in league phase\nKnockout phase\n(16 teams)\n8 Winners from previous play-off\n8 Teams ranked from 1−8 in league phase\nChanges will be made to the access list above if the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the tournament via their domestic leagues.\nIf the Champions League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best champions in qualifying rounds enter the league phase, and champions of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly.\nIf the Europa League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best club in qualifying rounds enters the league phase, except for the runners-up of associations 11–15, as they have a higher-ranked domestic team in the qualifiers, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly.\nIf the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the qualifying rounds via their domestic league, their spot in the qualifying rounds is vacated, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are promoted accordingly.\nPrizes\nTrophy and medals\nThe trophy\nEach year, the winning team is presented with the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the current version of which has been awarded since 1967. From the 1968–69 season and prior to the 2008–09 season any team that won the Champions League three years in a row or five times overall was awarded the official trophy permanently.\n[\n94\n]\nEach time a club achieved this, a new official trophy had to be forged for the following season.\n[\n95\n]\nFive clubs own a version of the official trophy\n: Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan and Liverpool.\n[\n94\n]\nSince 2008, the official trophy has remained with UEFA and the clubs are awarded a replica.\n[\n94\n]\nThe current trophy is 74 cm (29 in) tall and made of silver, weighing 11 kg (24 lb). It was designed by Jürg Stadelmann, a jeweller from\nBern\n, Switzerland, after the original was given to Real Madrid in 1966 in recognition of their six titles to date, and cost 10,000\nSwiss francs\n.\n50 gold medals are presented to the Champions League winners, and 50 silver medals to the runners-up.\n[\n96\n]\nPrize money\nStarting with the 2024–25 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows.\n[\n97\n]\nPlay-off round: €4,290,000\nBase fee for league phase: €18,620,000\nLeague phase victory: €2,100,000\nLeague phase draw: €700,000\nBonus based on league phase ranking: €275,000 - €9,900,000\nLeague phase top 8: €2,000,000\nLeague phase ranked 9 through 16: €1,000,000\nKnockout round play-offs: €1,000,000\nRound of 16: €11,000,000\nQuarter-finals: €12,500,000\nSemi-finals: €15,000,000\nRunners-up: €18,500,000\nChampions: €25,000,000\nA large part of the distributed revenue from the UEFA Champions League is linked to the \"market pool\", the distribution of which is determined by the value of the television market in each nation. For the 2019–20 season,\nParis Saint-Germain\n, who were the runners-up, earned nearly €126.8 million in total, of which €101.3 million was prize money, compared with the €125.46 million earned by Bayern Munich, who won the tournament and were awarded €112.96 million in prize money.\n[\n98\n]\nA can of\nHeineken\nwith the branding of the\n2011 UEFA Champions League final\nDuring the\n2011–12 UEFA Champions League\n,\nbwin\nwere the shirt sponsors for Real Madrid (left), however, the club were barred from wearing their bwin-sponsored jerseys when they played against\nCSKA Moscow\nin Russia in February 2012, where\ngambling\nadvertisements were banned (right).\nLike the\nFIFA World Cup\n, the UEFA Champions League is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations, in contrast to the single main sponsor typically found in national top-flight leagues. When the Champions League was created in 1992, it was decided that a maximum of eight companies should be allowed to sponsor the event, with each corporation being allocated four advertising boards around the perimeter of the pitch, as well as logo placement at pre- and post-match interviews and a certain number of tickets to each match. This, combined with a deal to ensure tournament sponsors were given priority on television advertisements during matches, ensured that each of the tournament's main sponsors was given maximum exposure.\n[\n99\n]\nFrom the\n2012–13 knockout phase\n, UEFA used LED\nadvertising hoardings\ninstalled in knockout participant stadiums, including the final. From the\n2015–16 season\nonwards, UEFA has used such hoardings from the play-off round until the final.\n[\n100\n]\nSince 2021, the UEFA also used Virtual Board Replacement (VBR) technology to offer region-based advertising; regional sponsors are inserted into the hoardings as shown on the broadcast feed in specific regions along with the global sponsors.\n[\n101\n]\n[\n102\n]\nIndividual clubs may wear jerseys with advertising. However, only two sponsorships are permitted per jersey in addition to that of the kit manufacturer, at the chest and the left sleeve.\n[\n103\n]\nExceptions are made for non-profit organisations, which can feature on the front of the shirt, incorporated with the main sponsor or in place of it; or on the back, either below the squad number or on the collar area.\n[\n104\n]\nIf a club plays a match in a nation where the relevant sponsorship category is restricted (such as France's\nalcohol advertising\nrestriction), then they must remove that logo from their jerseys. For example, when\nRangers\nplayed French side\nAuxerre\nin the\n1996–97 Champions League\n, they wore the logo of the holiday chain\nCenter Parcs\ninstead of their primary sponsor,\nMcEwan's Lager\n(both companies at the time were subsidiaries of\nScottish & Newcastle\n).\n[\n105\n]\nThe competition attracts an extensive television audience, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. The final of the tournament has been, in recent years, the most-watched annual sporting event in the world.\n[\n106\n]\nThe\nfinal of the 2012–13 tournament\nhad the competition's highest TV ratings to date, drawing approximately 360 million television viewers.\n[\n107\n]\nTeam records and statistics\nPerformance by club\nPerformances by nation\nNotes\n^\nIncludes clubs representing\nWest Germany\n. No clubs representing\nEast Germany\nappeared in a final.\n^\nBoth Yugoslav final appearances were by clubs from\nSR Serbia\nPlayer records\nMost wins\nPaco Gento\n, first of the five players to have won the tournament on six occasions, appeared in eight finals.\nDani Carvajal\n, the only player with six titles who started in all the finals he won, alongside\nPaco Gento\nCristiano Ronaldo\nholds the record for the most match wins in the tournament.\nNo. of wins\nPlayer\nClub(s)\n6\nPaco Gento\nReal Madrid\n(\n1956\n,\n1957\n,\n1958\n,\n1959\n,\n1960\n,\n1966\n)\nToni Kroos\nBayern Munich\n(\n2013\n)\nReal Madrid\n(\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n,\n2022\n,\n2024\n)\nDani Carvajal\nReal Madrid\n(\n2014\n,\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n,\n2022\n,\n2024\n)\nLuka Modrić\nNacho\n5\nJuan Alonso\nReal Madrid\n(\n1956\n,\n1957\n,\n1958\n,\n1959\n,\n1960\n)\nRafael Lesmes\nMarquitos\nHéctor Rial\nAlfredo Di Stéfano\nJosé María Zárraga\nAlessandro Costacurta\nMilan\n(\n1989\n,\n1990\n,\n1994\n,\n2003\n,\n2007\n)\nPaolo Maldini\nCristiano Ronaldo\nManchester United\n(\n2008\n)\nReal Madrid\n(\n2014\n,\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n)\nGareth Bale\nReal Madrid\n(\n2014\n,\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n,\n2022\n)\nKarim Benzema\nCasemiro\nMarcelo\nLucas Vázquez\nReal Madrid\n(\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n,\n2022\n,\n2024\n)\n4\nJoseíto\nReal Madrid\n(\n1956\n,\n1957\n,\n1958\n,\n1959\n)\nEnrique Mateos\nReal Madrid\n(\n1957\n,\n1958\n,\n1959\n,\n1960\n)\nJuan Santisteban\nJosé Santamaría\nReal Madrid\n(\n1958\n,\n1959\n,\n1960\n,\n1966\n)\nPhil Neal\nLiverpool\n(\n1977\n,\n1978\n,\n1981\n,\n1984\n)\nClarence Seedorf\nAjax\n(\n1995\n)\nReal Madrid\n(\n1998\n)\nMilan\n(\n2003\n,\n2007\n)\nAndrés Iniesta\nBarcelona\n(\n2006\n,\n2009\n,\n2011\n,\n2015\n)\nLionel Messi\nXavi\nGerard Piqué\nManchester United\n(\n2008\n)\nBarcelona\n(\n2009\n,\n2011\n,\n2015\n)\nSergio Ramos\nReal Madrid\n(\n2014\n,\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n)\nIsco\nRaphaël Varane\nMateo Kovačić\nReal Madrid\n(\n2016\n,\n2017\n,\n2018\n)\nChelsea\n(\n2021\n)\nDavid Alaba\nBayern Munich\n(\n2013\n,\n2020\n)\nReal Madrid\n(\n2022\n,\n2024\n)\nMost appearances\nAs of 18 March 2026\n[\n108\n]\n[\n109\n]\nPlayers taking part in the\n2025–26 UEFA Champions League\nare highlighted in\nbold\n.\nThe table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition.\nMost goals\nAs of 18 March 2026\n[\n110\n]\n[\n111\n]\nA ‡ indicates the player was from the European Cup era.\nPlayers taking part in the\n2025–26 UEFA Champions League\nare highlighted in\nbold\n.\nThe table below does not include goals scored in the qualification stage of the competition.\nMost assists\nAs of 18 March 2026\n[\n112\n]\nPlayers that are still active in Europe are highlighted in\nboldface\n.\nAwards\nPlayer of the Season\nStarting from the 2021–22 edition, UEFA introduced the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award.\nThe jury is composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stage of the competition, as well as 55 journalists selected by the\nEuropean Sports Media\n(ESM) group, one from each UEFA member association.\nUEFA Champions League Player of the Season\nSeason\nPlayer\nClub\n2021–22\nKarim Benzema\nReal Madrid\n2022–23\nRodri\nManchester City\n2023–24\nVinícius Júnior\nReal Madrid\n2024–25\nOusmane Dembélé\nParis Saint-Germain\nYoung Player of the Season\nIn the same season, UEFA also introduced the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season award.\nUEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season\nSeason\nPlayer\nClub\n2021–22\nVinícius Júnior\nReal Madrid\n2022–23\nKhvicha Kvaratskhelia\nNapoli\n2023–24\nJude Bellingham\nReal Madrid\n2024–25\nDésiré Doué\nParis Saint-Germain\nSee also\nContinental football championships\nList of association football competitions\nReferences\n^\na\nb\nc\n\"Football's premier club competition\"\n.\nUEFA.com\n. 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Retrieved\n22 August\n2025\n.\nExternal links\nOfficial website\n(in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese)\nUEFA – Official website","attrs_markdown":"[Jump to content](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#bodyContent)\n\nMain menu\n\nMain menu\n\nmove to sidebar\n\nhide\n\nNavigation\n\n- [Main page](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page \"Visit the main page [z]\")\n- [Contents](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Contents \"Guides to browsing Wikipedia\")\n- [Current events](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events \"Articles related to current events\")\n- [Random article](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Random \"Visit a randomly selected article [x]\")\n- [About Wikipedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:About \"Learn about Wikipedia and how it works\")\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Contact_us \"How to contact Wikipedia\")\n\nContribute\n\n- [Help](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Contents \"Guidance on how to use and edit Wikipedia\")\n- [Learn to edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Introduction \"Learn how to edit Wikipedia\")\n- [Community portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Community_portal \"The hub for editors\")\n- [Recent changes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:RecentChanges \"A list of recent changes to Wikipedia [r]\")\n- [Upload file](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:File_upload_wizard \"Add images or other media for use on Wikipedia\")\n- [Special pages](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:SpecialPages \"A list of all special pages [q]\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/icons\/enwiki-25.svg) ![Wikipedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/mobile\/copyright\/wikipedia-wordmark-en-25.svg) ![The Free Encyclopedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/mobile\/copyright\/wikipedia-tagline-en-25.svg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Search \"Search Wikipedia [f]\")\n\nAppearance\n\n- [Donate](https:\/\/donate.wikimedia.org\/?wmf_source=donate&wmf_medium=sidebar&wmf_campaign=en.wikipedia.org&uselang=en)\n- [Create account](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=UEFA+Champions+League \"You are encouraged to create an account and log in; however, it is not mandatory\")\n- [Log in](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=UEFA+Champions+League \"You're encouraged to log in; however, it's not mandatory. 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[o]\")\n\n## Contents\nmove to sidebar\n\nhide\n\n- [(Top)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League)\n- [1 History](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#History)\n  Toggle History subsection\n  - [1\\.1 1955–1967: Beginnings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#1955%E2%80%931967:_Beginnings)\n  - [1\\.2 1968–1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#1968%E2%80%931976)\n  - [1\\.3 1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#1977%E2%80%931997:_Heysel_Disaster_and_rebrand_into_Champions_League)\n  - [1\\.4 1998–present: League expansion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#1998%E2%80%93present:_League_expansion)\n- [2 Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Anthem)\n- [3 Branding](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Branding)\n- [4 Format](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Format)\n  Toggle Format subsection\n  - [4\\.1 Qualification](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Qualification)\n  - [4\\.2 League phase and knockout phase](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#League_phase_and_knockout_phase)\n  - [4\\.3 Distribution](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Distribution)\n- [5 Prizes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Prizes)\n  Toggle Prizes subsection\n  - [5\\.1 Trophy and medals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Trophy_and_medals)\n  - [5\\.2 Prize money](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Prize_money)\n- [6 Sponsorship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Sponsorship)\n- [7 Media coverage](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Media_coverage)\n- [8 Team records and statistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Team_records_and_statistics)\n  Toggle Team records and statistics subsection\n  - [8\\.1 Performance by club](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Performance_by_club)\n  - [8\\.2 Performances by nation](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Performances_by_nation)\n- [9 Player records](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Player_records)\n  Toggle Player records subsection\n  - [9\\.1 Most wins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_wins)\n  - [9\\.2 Most appearances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_appearances)\n  - [9\\.3 Most goals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_goals)\n  - [9\\.4 Most assists](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_assists)\n- [10 Awards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Awards)\n  Toggle Awards subsection\n  - [10\\.1 Player of the Season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Player_of_the_Season)\n  - [10\\.2 Young Player of the Season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#Young_Player_of_the_Season)\n- [11 See also](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#See_also)\n- [12 References](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#References)\n- [13 External links](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#External_links)\n\nToggle the table of contents\n\n# UEFA Champions League\n120 languages\n\n- [Afrikaans](https:\/\/af.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Afrikaans\")\n- [Alemannisch](https:\/\/als.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Alemannic\")\n- [Aragonés](https:\/\/an.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_de_Campions_d%27a_UEFA \"Liga de Campions d'a UEFA – Aragonese\")\n- [العربية](https:\/\/ar.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84_%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A7 \"دوري أبطال أوروبا – Arabic\")\n- [الدارجة](https:\/\/ary.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84_%D8%A4%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7 \"دوري أبطال ؤروپا – Moroccan Arabic\")\n- [مصرى](https:\/\/arz.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B2_%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC \"تشامبيونز ليج – Egyptian Arabic\")\n- [অসমীয়া](https:\/\/as.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%A6%89%E0%A7%B1%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE_%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E2%80%8C%E0%A6%9B_%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%97 \"উৱেফা চেম্পিয়ন্‌ছ লীগ – Assamese\")\n- [Asturianu](https:\/\/ast.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lliga_de_Campeones_de_la_UEFA \"Lliga de Campeones de la UEFA – Asturian\")\n- [Azərbaycanca](https:\/\/az.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_%C3%87empionlar_Liqas%C4%B1 \"UEFA Çempionlar Liqası – Azerbaijani\")\n- [تۆرکجه](https:\/\/azb.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%A2%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7_%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE%DB%8C%D9%88%D9%86%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF%DB%8C \"آوروپا شامپیونلار لیگی – South Azerbaijani\")\n- [Basa Bali](https:\/\/ban.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_Champions_UEFA \"Liga Champions UEFA – Balinese\")\n- [Boarisch](https:\/\/bar.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Bavarian\")\n- [Беларуская (тарашкевіца)](https:\/\/be-tarask.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%9B%D1%96%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%87%D1%8D%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%96%D1%91%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%9E_%D0%A3%D0%AD%D0%A4%D0%90 \"Ліга чэмпіёнаў УЭФА – Belarusian (Taraškievica orthography)\")\n- [Беларуская](https:\/\/be.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%9B%D1%96%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%87%D1%8D%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%96%D1%91%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%9E_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 \"Ліга чэмпіёнаў УЕФА – Belarusian\")\n- [Български](https:\/\/bg.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 \"Шампионска лига на УЕФА – Bulgarian\")\n- [বাংলা](https:\/\/bn.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE_%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%B8_%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%97 \"উয়েফা চ্যাম্পিয়নস লিগ – Bangla\")\n- [Brezhoneg](https:\/\/br.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevre_Kampioned_an_UEFA \"Kevre Kampioned an UEFA – Breton\")\n- [Bosanski](https:\/\/bs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Liga_prvaka \"UEFA Liga prvaka – Bosnian\")\n- [Català](https:\/\/ca.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lliga_de_Campions_de_la_UEFA \"Lliga de Campions de la UEFA – Catalan\")\n- [Нохчийн](https:\/\/ce.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0 \"УЕФА Чемпионан лига – Chechen\")\n- [Cebuano](https:\/\/ceb.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Cebuano\")\n- [کوردی](https:\/\/ckb.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%AE%D9%88%D9%84%DB%8C_%D9%BE%D8%A7%DA%B5%DB%95%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%95%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C_%D8%A6%DB%95%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7 \"خولی پاڵەوانەکانی ئەورووپا – Central Kurdish\")\n- [Čeština](https:\/\/cs.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_mistr%C5%AF_UEFA \"Liga mistrů UEFA – Czech\")\n- [Cymraeg](https:\/\/cy.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cynghrair_y_Pencampwyr_UEFA \"Cynghrair y Pencampwyr UEFA – Welsh\")\n- [Dansk](https:\/\/da.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_\\(m%C3%A6nd\\) \"UEFA Champions League (mænd) – Danish\")\n- [Deutsch](https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – German\")\n- [Zazaki](https:\/\/diq.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kupaya_%C5%9Eampiyoniya_Lig%C3%AA_UEFA \"Kupaya Şampiyoniya Ligê UEFA – Dimli\")\n- [Ελληνικά](https:\/\/el.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%9F%CE%A5%CE%95%CE%A6%CE%91_%CE%A4%CF%83%CE%AC%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%82_%CE%9B%CE%B9%CE%B3%CE%BA \"ΟΥΕΦΑ Τσάμπιονς Λιγκ – Greek\")\n- [Emiliàn e rumagnòl](https:\/\/eml.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Champions_League \"Champions League – Emiliano-Romagnolo\")\n- [Esperanto](https:\/\/eo.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ligo_de_%C4%88ampionoj_de_UEFA \"Ligo de Ĉampionoj de UEFA – Esperanto\")\n- [Español](https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_de_Campeones_de_la_UEFA \"Liga de Campeones de la UEFA – Spanish\")\n- [Eesti](https:\/\/et.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Meistrite_Liiga \"UEFA Meistrite Liiga – Estonian\")\n- [Euskara](https:\/\/eu.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFAko_Txapeldunen_Liga \"UEFAko Txapeldunen Liga – Basque\")\n- [فارسی](https:\/\/fa.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF_%D9%82%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7 \"لیگ قهرمانان اروپا – Persian\")\n- [Suomi](https:\/\/fi.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mestarien_liiga \"Mestarien liiga – Finnish\")\n- [Føroyskt](https:\/\/fo.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Faroese\")\n- [Français](https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ligue_des_champions_de_l%27UEFA \"Ligue des champions de l'UEFA – French\")\n- [Arpetan](https:\/\/frp.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_des_Ch%C2%B7ampions_de_l%E2%80%99UEFA \"Liga des Ch·ampions de l’UEFA – Arpitan\")\n- [Furlan](https:\/\/fur.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Friulian\")\n- [Gaeilge](https:\/\/ga.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Irish\")\n- [Galego](https:\/\/gl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_de_Campi%C3%B3ns_da_UEFA \"Liga de Campións da UEFA – Galician\")\n- [گیلکی](https:\/\/glk.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%A7%DB%8A%D8%B1%DB%8A%D9%BE%D8%A7_%D9%82%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D9%9A_%D9%84%D9%8A%DA%AF \"اۊرۊپا قهرمانان ٚ ليگ – Gilaki\")\n- [Avañe'ẽ](https:\/\/gn.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Guarani\")\n- [Hausa](https:\/\/ha.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Hausa\")\n- [עברית](https:\/\/he.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%92%D7%AA_%D7%94%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%AA \"ליגת האלופות – Hebrew\")\n- [हिन्दी](https:\/\/hi.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%88%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%8F_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%97 \"यूईएफए चैंपियंस लीग – Hindi\")\n- [Hrvatski](https:\/\/hr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Liga_prvaka \"UEFA Liga prvaka – Croatian\")\n- [Magyar](https:\/\/hu.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA-bajnokok_lig%C3%A1ja \"UEFA-bajnokok ligája – Hungarian\")\n- [Հայերեն](https:\/\/hy.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D5%88%D5%92%D4%B5%D5%96%D4%B1_%D5%89%D5%A5%D5%B4%D5%BA%D5%AB%D5%B8%D5%B6%D5%B6%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%AB_%D4%BC%D5%AB%D5%A3%D5%A1 \"ՈՒԵՖԱ Չեմպիոնների Լիգա – Armenian\")\n- [Bahasa Indonesia](https:\/\/id.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_Champions_UEFA \"Liga Champions UEFA – Indonesian\")\n- [Ido](https:\/\/io.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA-Ligo_di_Championi \"UEFA-Ligo di Championi – Ido\")\n- [Íslenska](https:\/\/is.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Meistaradeild_Evr%C3%B3pu \"Meistaradeild Evrópu – Icelandic\")\n- [Italiano](https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Italian\")\n- [日本語](https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0 \"UEFAチャンピオンズリーグ – Japanese\")\n- [ქართული](https:\/\/ka.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E1%83%A3%E1%83%94%E1%83%A4%E1%83%90-%E1%83%A1_%E1%83%A9%E1%83%94%E1%83%9B%E1%83%9E%E1%83%98%E1%83%9D%E1%83%9C%E1%83%97%E1%83%90_%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98%E1%83%92%E1%83%90 \"უეფა-ს ჩემპიონთა ლიგა – Georgian\")\n- [Qaraqalpaqsha](https:\/\/kaa.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Chempionlar_Ligas%C4%B1 \"UEFA Chempionlar Ligası – Kara-Kalpak\")\n- [Қазақша](https:\/\/kk.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%80_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%8B \"УЕФА Чемпиондар Лигасы – Kazakh\")\n- [ಕನ್ನಡ](https:\/\/kn.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%B2%AF%E0%B3%81%E0%B2%87%E0%B2%8E%E0%B2%AB%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%8E_%E0%B2%9A%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%AA%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%AF%E0%B2%A8%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B8%E0%B3%8D_%E0%B2%B2%E0%B3%80%E0%B2%97%E0%B3%8D \"ಯುಇಎಫ್ಎ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಸ್ ಲೀಗ್ – Kannada\")\n- [Yerwa Kanuri](https:\/\/knc.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_league \"UEFA Champions league – Central Kanuri\")\n- [한국어](https:\/\/ko.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_%EC%B1%94%ED%94%BC%EC%96%B8%EC%8A%A4%EB%A6%AC%EA%B7%B8 \"UEFA 챔피언스리그 – Korean\")\n- [Кыргызча](https:\/\/ky.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%80_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%8B \"УЕФА Чемпиондор лигасы – Kyrgyz\")\n- [Latina](https:\/\/la.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Foedus_Summorum_Athletarum_UEFA \"Foedus Summorum Athletarum UEFA – Latin\")\n- [Lëtzebuergesch](https:\/\/lb.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Luxembourgish\")\n- [Lombard](https:\/\/lmo.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Lombard\")\n- [ລາວ](https:\/\/lo.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%BA%8D%E0%BA%B9%E0%BA%9F%E0%BA%B2%E0%BB%81%E0%BA%8A%E0%BA%A1%E0%BA%9B%E0%BB%89%E0%BA%BD%E0%BA%99%E0%BA%A5%E0%BA%B5%E0%BA%81 \"ຍູຟາແຊມປ້ຽນລີກ – Lao\")\n- [Lietuvių](https:\/\/lt.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_%C4%8Cempion%C5%B3_lyga \"UEFA Čempionų lyga – Lithuanian\")\n- [Latviešu](https:\/\/lv.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_%C4%8Cempionu_l%C4%ABga \"UEFA Čempionu līga – Latvian\")\n- [Мокшень](https:\/\/mdf.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B5_%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B5_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 \"Лигатне чемпионтне УЕФА – Moksha\")\n- [Олык марий](https:\/\/mhr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B5 \"УЕФА Чемпион Лиге – Eastern Mari\")\n- [Македонски](https:\/\/mk.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D1%88%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8 \"УЕФА Лига на шампиони – Macedonian\")\n- [മലയാളം](https:\/\/ml.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B5%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%AB_%E0%B4%9A%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%BB%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%97%E0%B5%8D \"യുവേഫ ചാമ്പ്യൻസ് ലീഗ് – Malayalam\")\n- [Монгол](https:\/\/mn.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%90%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B3%D1%83%D1%83%D0%B4%D1%8B%D0%BD_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3 \"УЕФА Аваргуудын Лиг – Mongolian\")\n- [मराठी](https:\/\/mr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%97 \"युएफा चँपियन्स लीग – Marathi\")\n- [Bahasa Melayu](https:\/\/ms.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_Juara-Juara_UEFA \"Liga Juara-Juara UEFA – Malay\")\n- [Malti](https:\/\/mt.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Maltese\")\n- [မြန်မာဘာသာ](https:\/\/my.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E1%80%9A%E1%80%B0%E1%80%A1%E1%80%B1%E1%80%B8%E1%80%96%E1%80%AC_%E1%80%81%E1%80%BB%E1%80%94%E1%80%BA%E1%80%95%E1%80%AE%E1%80%9A%E1%80%B6%E1%80%9C%E1%80%AD%E1%80%82%E1%80%BA \"ယူအေးဖာ ချန်ပီယံလိဂ် – Burmese\")\n- [مازِرونی](https:\/\/mzn.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7_%DA%86%D9%85%D9%BE%DB%8C%D9%88%D8%B2_%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF \"اروپا چمپیوز لیگ – Mazanderani\")\n- [Napulitano](https:\/\/nap.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Neapolitan\")\n- [Nedersaksies](https:\/\/nds-nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Low Saxon\")\n- [नेपाली](https:\/\/ne.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%97 \"युएफा च्याम्पियन्स लिग – Nepali\")\n- [Nederlands](https:\/\/nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League \"UEFA Champions League – Dutch\")\n- [Norsk nynorsk](https:\/\/nn.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Champions_League \"Champions League – Norwegian Nynorsk\")\n- [Norsk bokmål](https:\/\/no.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mesterligaen_i_fotball_for_menn \"Mesterligaen i fotball for menn – Norwegian Bokmål\")\n- [Occitan](https:\/\/oc.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liga_dels_Campions_de_l%27UEFA \"Liga dels Campions de l'UEFA – Occitan\")\n- 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For other uses, see [Champions League (disambiguation)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Champions_League_\\(disambiguation\\) \"Champions League (disambiguation)\") and [European Cup (disambiguation)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Cup_\\(disambiguation\\) \"European Cup (disambiguation)\").\n\nThis article is about the men's competition. For the women's competition, see [UEFA Women's Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League \"UEFA Women's Champions League\").\n\n\"UEFA CL\" redirects here. For the third tier competition, see [UEFA Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\").\n\nFootball tournament\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/f\/f5\/UEFA_Champions_League.svg\/250px-UEFA_Champions_League.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:UEFA_Champions_League.svg) |   |\n| Organiser(s) | [UEFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA \"UEFA\") |\n| Founded | 1955; 71 years ago (1955) (rebranded in 1992) |\n| Region | Europe |\n| Teams | 36 (league phase) 81 (total) |\n| Qualifier for | [UEFA Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Super_Cup \"UEFA Super Cup\") [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup \"FIFA Intercontinental Cup\") [FIFA Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"FIFA Club World Cup\") |\n| Related competitions | [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\")  (2nd tier) [UEFA Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\") (3rd tier) [UEFA Youth League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Youth_League \"UEFA Youth League\") (Youth competition) |\n| Current champions | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") (1st title) |\n| Most championships | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (15 titles) |\n| Broadcasters | [List of broadcasters](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters \"List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters\") |\n| Website | [uefa.com\/uefachampionsleague](https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/uefachampionsleague\/) |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/ce\/Soccerball_current_event.svg\/40px-Soccerball_current_event.svg.png) *[2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\")* |   |\n\nThe **UEFA Champions League** (**UCL** or **UEFA CL**), commonly known as the **Champions League**, is an annual club [association football](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Association_football \"Association football\") competition organised by the [Union of European Football Associations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA \"UEFA\") (UEFA) that is contested by [top-division European clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_top-division_football_clubs_in_UEFA_countries \"List of top-division football clubs in UEFA countries\"). The competition begins with a [round robin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Round-robin_tournament \"Round-robin tournament\") league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the [FIFA World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_World_Cup \"FIFA World Cup\") and the [UEFA European Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_European_Championship \"UEFA European Championship\"). It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations.\n\nIntroduced [in 1955](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\") as the **European Champion Clubs' Cup** ([French](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_language \"French language\"): *Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens*), and commonly known as the **European Cup**, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) While only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by [coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\") provide four teams each by default,[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2) with a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-3)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-4) Clubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") competition, and since 2021, for the third-tier [UEFA Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\").[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEL2-5)\n\nIn its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Matches-6) The winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the [UEFA Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Super_Cup \"UEFA Super Cup\"), the [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup \"FIFA Intercontinental Cup\") and the [FIFA Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"FIFA Club World Cup\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEFA_Super_Cup-7)[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-FIFA_Club_World_Cup-8)\n\nSpanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins), Italy (12 wins), Germany (8 wins), Netherlands (6 wins) and Portugal (4 wins).[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-9) England has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 24 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10) Since the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, only two top-tier football clubs outside the [Big Five](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Big_Five_\\(association_football\\) \"Big Five (association football)\") European nations ([Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/La_Liga \"La Liga\"), [England](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Premier_League \"Premier League\"), [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serie_A \"Serie A\"), [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bundesliga \"Bundesliga\") and [France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ligue_1 \"Ligue 1\")) have also reached the final: [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") ([2003–04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\")) and [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") ([1994–95](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\") and [1995–96](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\")).\n\n[Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") is the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Madrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions).[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Only one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to their tournament victory: [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") in the [2019–20](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") season.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-12) [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") are the current European champions, having beaten [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") 5–0 in the [2025 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2025 UEFA Champions League final\") for their first ever title.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-13)\n\n## History\nMain article: [History of the European Cup and UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/History_of_the_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League \"History of the European Cup and UEFA Champions League\")\n\nSee also: [List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals\")\n\n| Season | Winners |\n|---|---|\n| European Cup |   |\n| [1955–56](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [1956–57](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (2) |\n| [1957–58](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (3) |\n| [1958–59](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (4) |\n| [1959–60](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (5) |\n| [1960–61](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") |\n| [1961–62](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") (2) |\n| [1962–63](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") |\n| [1963–64](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") |\n| [1964–65](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") (2) |\n| [1965–66](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (6) |\n| [1966–67](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup \"1966–67 European Cup\") | [![Scotland](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/10\/Flag_of_Scotland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_Football_Association \"Scottish Football Association\") [Celtic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_F.C. \"Celtic F.C.\") |\n| [1967–68](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") |\n| [1968–69](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (2) |\n| [1969–70](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Feyenoord](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feyenoord \"Feyenoord\") |\n| [1970–71](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") |\n| [1971–72](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup \"1971–72 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") (2) |\n| [1972–73](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup \"1972–73 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") (3) |\n| [1973–74](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup \"1973–74 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") |\n| [1974–75](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup \"1974–75 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (2) |\n| [1975–76](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup \"1975–76 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (3) |\n| [1976–77](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup \"1976–77 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") |\n| [1977–78](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup \"1977–78 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (2) |\n| [1978–79](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup \"1978–79 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") |\n| [1979–80](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup \"1979–80 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") (2) |\n| [1980–81](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup \"1980–81 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (3) |\n| [1981–82](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Aston Villa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aston_Villa_F.C. \"Aston Villa F.C.\") |\n| [1982–83](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup \"1982–83 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Hamburger SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger_SV \"Hamburger SV\") |\n| [1983–84](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup \"1983–84 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (4) |\n| [1984–85](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup \"1984–85 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") |\n| [1985–86](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup \"1985–86 European Cup\") | [![Romania](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romanian_Football_Federation \"Romanian Football Federation\") [Steaua București](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FCSB \"FCSB\") |\n| [1986–87](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup \"1986–87 European Cup\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") |\n| [1987–88](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup \"1987–88 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") |\n| [1988–89](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (3) |\n| [1989–90](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (4) |\n| [1990–91](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup \"1990–91 European Cup\") | [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia \"Football Association of Yugoslavia\") [Red Star Belgrade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_Star_Belgrade \"Red Star Belgrade\") |\n| [1991–92](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup \"1991–92 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") |\n| UEFA Champions League |   |\n| [1992–93](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League \"1992–93 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Olympique de Marseille](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_de_Marseille \"Olympique de Marseille\") |\n| [1993–94](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (5) |\n| [1994–95](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") (4) |\n| [1995–96](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") (2) |\n| [1996–97](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") |\n| [1997–98](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (7) |\n| [1998–99](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League \"1998–99 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (2) |\n| [1999–2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League \"1999–2000 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (8) |\n| [2000–01](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League \"2000–01 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (4) |\n| [2001–02](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League \"2001–02 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (9) |\n| [2002–03](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/41\/Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (6) |\n| [2003–04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") (2) |\n| [2004–05](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League \"2004–05 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (5) |\n| [2005–06](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (2) |\n| [2006–07](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (7) |\n| [2007–08](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (3) |\n| [2008–09](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (3) |\n| [2009–10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League \"2009–10 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") (3) |\n| [2010–11](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (4) |\n| [2011–12](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") |\n| [2012–13](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (5) |\n| [2013–14](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (10) |\n| [2014–15](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (5) |\n| [2015–16](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (11) |\n| [2016–17](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (12) |\n| [2017–18](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (13) |\n| [2018–19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League \"2018–19 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (6) |\n| [2019–20](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (6) |\n| [2020–21](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") (2) |\n| [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (14) |\n| [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") |\n| [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (15) |\n| [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n| [2025–26](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") | TBD |\n\nThe first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the [1895 World Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1895_World_Championship_\\(football\\) \"1895 World Championship (football)\"), when English champions [Sunderland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sunderland_A.F.C. \"Sunderland A.F.C.\") beat Scottish champions [Heart of Midlothian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C. \"Heart of Midlothian F.C.\") 5–3.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-14) The first pan-European tournament was the [Challenge Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Challenge_Cup_\\(Austria-Hungary\\) \"Challenge Cup (Austria-Hungary)\"), a competition between clubs in the [Austro-Hungarian Empire](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austria-Hungary \"Austria-Hungary\").[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-15) Three years later, in 1900, the champions of [Belgium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belgium \"Belgium\"), [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Netherlands \"Netherlands\") and [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Switzerland \"Switzerland\"), which were the only existing leagues in continental Europe at the time, participated in the [Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coupe_Van_der_Straeten_Ponthoz \"Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz\"), thus being dubbed as the \"club championship of the continent\" by the local newspapers.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-16)[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-17)\n\nThe [Mitropa Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mitropa_Cup \"Mitropa Cup\"), a competition modelled after the Challenge Cup, was created in 1927, an idea of Austrian [Hugo Meisl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hugo_Meisl \"Hugo Meisl\"), and played between Central European clubs.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-18) In 1930, the [Coupe des Nations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coupe_des_Nations \"Coupe des Nations\") (lit. 'Nations Cup'), the first attempt to create a cup for national champion clubs of Europe, was played and organised by Swiss club [Servette](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Servette_FC \"Servette FC\").[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) Held in [Geneva](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geneva \"Geneva\"), it brought together ten champions from across the continent. The tournament was won by [Újpest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%9Ajpest_FC \"Újpest FC\") of Hungary.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) [Latin European](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romance-speaking_Europe \"Romance-speaking Europe\") nations came together to form the [Latin Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Latin_Cup \"Latin Cup\") in 1949.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20)\n\nAfter receiving reports from his journalists over the highly successful [South American Championship of Champions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_American_Championship_of_Champions \"South American Championship of Champions\") of 1948, [Gabriel Hanot](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabriel_Hanot \"Gabriel Hanot\"), editor of *[L'Équipe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/L%27%C3%89quipe \"L'Équipe\")*, began proposing the creation of a continent-wide tournament.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-21) In interviews, [Jacques Ferran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacques_Ferran \"Jacques Ferran\") (one of the founders of the European Champions Cup, together with Gabriel Hanot),[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-22) said that the South American Championship of Champions was the inspiration for the European Champions Cup.[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-23) After [Stan Cullis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stan_Cullis \"Stan Cullis\") declared [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C. \"Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.\") \"Champions of the World\" following a successful run of friendlies in the 1950s, in particular [a 3–2 friendly victory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C._v_Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC \"Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. v Budapest Honvéd FC\") against [Budapest Honvéd](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC \"Budapest Honvéd FC\"), Hanot finally managed to convince UEFA to put into practice such a tournament.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) It was conceived in Paris in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1)\n\n### 1955–1967: Beginnings\nThe first European Cup took place during the [1955–56](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\") season.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) Sixteen teams participated (some by invitation): [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (Italy), [AGF Aarhus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aarhus_Gymnastikforening \"Aarhus Gymnastikforening\") (Denmark), [Anderlecht](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/R.S.C._Anderlecht \"R.S.C. Anderlecht\") (Belgium), [Djurgården](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Djurg%C3%A5rdens_IF_Fotboll \"Djurgårdens IF Fotboll\") (Sweden), [Gwardia Warszawa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gwardia_Warszawa \"Gwardia Warszawa\") (Poland), [Hibernian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hibernian_F.C. \"Hibernian F.C.\") (Scotland), [Partizan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FK_Partizan \"FK Partizan\") ([Yugoslavia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Socialist_Federative_Republic_of_Yugoslavia \"Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia\")), [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") (Netherlands), [Rapid Wien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Rapid_Wien \"SK Rapid Wien\") (Austria), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (Spain), [Rot-Weiss Essen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rot-Weiss_Essen \"Rot-Weiss Essen\") ([West Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_Germany \"West Germany\")), [Saarbrücken](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1._FC_Saarbr%C3%BCcken \"1. FC Saarbrücken\") ([Saar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saar_\\(protectorate\\) \"Saar (protectorate)\")), [Servette](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Servette_FC \"Servette FC\") (Switzerland), [Sporting CP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sporting_CP \"Sporting CP\") (Portugal), [Reims](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stade_de_Reims \"Stade de Reims\") (France) and [Vörös Lobogó](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MTK_Budapest_FC \"MTK Budapest FC\") (Hungary).[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)\n\nThe first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The first goal in European Cup history was scored by [João Baptista Martins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jo%C3%A3o_Baptista_Martins \"João Baptista Martins\") of Sporting CP.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The inaugural final took place at the [Parc des Princes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parc_des_Princes \"Parc des Princes\") between Stade de Reims and Real Madrid on 13 June 1956.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) The Spanish squad came back from behind to win 4–3 thanks to goals from [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano \"Alfredo Di Stéfano\") and [Marquitos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcos_Alonso_Imaz \"Marcos Alonso Imaz\"), as well as two goals from [Héctor Rial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial \"Héctor Rial\").[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) Real Madrid successfully defended the trophy [next season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\") in their home stadium, the [Santiago Bernabéu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Santiago_Bernab%C3%A9u_Stadium \"Santiago Bernabéu Stadium\"), against [Fiorentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ACF_Fiorentina \"ACF Fiorentina\").[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) After a scoreless first half, Real Madrid scored twice in six minutes to defeat the Italians.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) In [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), Milan failed to capitalise after going ahead on the scoreline twice, only for Real Madrid to equalise.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30) The final, held in [Heysel Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Baudouin_Stadium \"King Baudouin Stadium\"), went to extra time where [Francisco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Francisco_Gento \"Francisco Gento\") scored the game-winning goal to allow Real Madrid to retain the title for the third consecutive season.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/de\/Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png\/250px-Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_\\(cropped\\).png)\n\n[Alfredo Di Stéfano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano \"Alfredo Di Stéfano\") (pictured in 1959) led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup titles between 1956 and 1960.\n\nIn a rematch of the first final, Real Madrid faced Stade Reims at the [Neckarstadion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MHPArena \"MHPArena\") for the [1959 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959_European_Cup_Final \"1959 European Cup Final\"), and won 2–0.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959S-31)[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959R-32) West German side [Eintracht Frankfurt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eintracht_Frankfurt \"Eintracht Frankfurt\") became the first team not to compete in the Latin cup to reach the European Cup final.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20)[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) The [1960 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_European_Cup_Final \"1960 European Cup Final\") holds the record for the most goals scored, with Real Madrid beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 at [Hampden Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hampden_Park \"Hampden Park\"), courtesy of four goals by [Ferenc Puskás](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ferenc_Pusk%C3%A1s \"Ferenc Puskás\") and a [hat-trick](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hat-trick \"Hat-trick\") by Alfredo Di Stéfano.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) This was Real Madrid's fifth consecutive title, a record that still stands today.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10)\n\nReal Madrid's reign ended in the [1960–61 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\") when [bitter rivals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/El_Cl%C3%A1sico \"El Clásico\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") dethroned them in the first round.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36) Barcelona were defeated in the final by Portuguese side [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") 3–2 at the [Wankdorf Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wankdorf_Stadium \"Wankdorf Stadium\").[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36)[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37) Reinforced by [Eusébio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eus%C3%A9bio \"Eusébio\"), Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 at the [Olympic Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympic_Stadium_\\(Amsterdam\\) \"Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)\") in Amsterdam and kept the title for a [second consecutive season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\").[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37)[\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962S-38)[\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962R-39) Benfica wanted to repeat Real Madrid's successful run of the 1950s after reaching the showpiece event of the [1962–63 European Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\"), but a brace from Brazilian-Italian [José Altafini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Altafini \"José Altafini\") at [Wembley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wembley_Stadium_\\(1923\\) \"Wembley Stadium (1923)\") gave the spoils to Milan, making the trophy leave the [Iberian Peninsula](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iberian_Peninsula \"Iberian Peninsula\") for the first time ever.[\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963S-40)[\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963R-41)[\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-ACMilan1963-42)\n\n[Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") beat an ageing Real Madrid 3–1 at the [Ernst-Happel-Stadion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ernst-Happel-Stadion \"Ernst-Happel-Stadion\") to win the [1963–64 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\") and replicate their local-rival's success.[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964S-43)[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964R-44)[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1964-45) The title stayed in Milan for the [third year in a row](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\") after Inter beat Benfica 1–0 at their home ground, the [San Siro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Siro \"San Siro\").[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965S-46)[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965R-47)[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1965-48) Under the leadership of [Jock Stein](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jock_Stein \"Jock Stein\"), Scottish club [Celtic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_F.C. \"Celtic F.C.\") beat Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final to become the first British club to win the European Cup.[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-49)[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-50) The Celtic players that day, all of whom were born within 30 miles (48 km) of Glasgow, subsequently became known as the \"[Lisbon Lions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lisbon_Lions \"Lisbon Lions\")\".[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-51)\n\n### 1968–1976\nThe [1967–68 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\") saw [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") become the first English team to win the European Cup, beating two-times winners [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") 4–1 in the final.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-52) In the [1968–69 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\"), [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") became the first Dutch team to reach the European Cup final, but they were beaten 4–1 by Milan, who claimed their second European Cup, with [Pierino Prati](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pierino_Prati \"Pierino Prati\") scoring a hat-trick.[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-53)\n\nThe [1969–70 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\") saw the first Dutch winners of the competition. [Feyenoord](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feyenoord \"Feyenoord\") knocked out the defending champions, Milan in the second round,[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-54) before beating Celtic in the [final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970_European_Cup_Final \"1970 European Cup Final\").[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-55) In the [1970–71 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\"), Ajax won the title, beating Greek side [Panathinaikos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panathinaikos_F.C. \"Panathinaikos F.C.\") in the final.[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-56) The season saw a number of changes, with [penalty shoot-outs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penalty_shoot-out_\\(association_football\\) \"Penalty shoot-out (association football)\") being introduced, and the [away goals rule](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Away_goals_rule \"Away goals rule\") being changed so that it would be used in all rounds except the final.[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-57) It was also the first time a Greek team reached the final, as well as the first season that Real Madrid failed to qualify, having finished sixth in [La Liga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/La_Liga \"La Liga\") the previous season.[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-58) Ajax went on to win the competition three years in a row (1971 to 1973), which [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") emulated from 1974 to 1976.\n\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from the Netherlands and West Germany, who together won 7 back-to-back European Cups between 1970 and 1976.\n\n### 1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/36\/Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg\/250px-Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup,_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg)\n\n[Johan Cruyff](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johan_Cruyff \"Johan Cruyff\") (pictured in 1972) won the European Cup three times in a row with [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\").\n\n[Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") won their first two titles in 1977 and 1978.[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-59) The following seasons saw victories in 1978–79 and 1979–80 for Brian Clough's [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\"). The following year Liverpool won their third title before Aston Villa continued the sense of English dominance in [1982](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\"). In 1982–83, [Hamburger SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger_SV \"Hamburger SV\") broke the English dominance. Liverpool regained it in 1983–84 before losing to Juventus (1984–85). All English clubs were banned for five years (Liverpool for six years) following the [1985 European Cup final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985_European_Cup_final \"1985 European Cup final\") due to the [Heysel Stadium disaster](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heysel_Stadium_disaster \"Heysel Stadium disaster\").\n\nFollowing the five-year ban on English teams, [Steaua București](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FCSB \"FCSB\") won the European Cup in 1985–86, followed by Porto in 1986–87, [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") in 1987–88; [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (2), [Red Star Belgrade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_Star_Belgrade \"Red Star Belgrade\") and [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barcelona \"Barcelona\") became champions before the competition was re-formulated as the **UEFA Champions League**. The [1996-97 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\") was the final Champions League tournament in which only European league champions were allowed to compete; the tournament was won by [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\").\n\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from England between 1977 and 1984, winning seven European Cup finals, and later the dominance of Italian football clubs in the 1990s; in a nine-year period from 1989 to 1998, Italian clubs reached nine Champions League finals.\n\n### 1998–present: League expansion\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from Spain, who won 3 out of 5 finals from 1998–2002 and dominated the competition from 2014–18, with Real Madrid winning three back-to-back Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and England, who won 3 times between 2005–12 (as did Barcelona) and had 3 wins from 2018–23. From the expansion of the Champions League in 1997–98 to the 2023-4 final, Spanish clubs reached 17 finals and English clubs reached 16 finals.\n\nDuring the 2020 [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\"), the tournament was suspended in mid-March 2020 and resumed in August 2020.\n\n## Anthem\nMain article: [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem \"UEFA Champions League Anthem\")\n\n> \"Magic...it's magic above all else. When you hear the anthem it captivates you straight away.\"\n\n—[Zinedine Zidane](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zinedine_Zidane \"Zinedine Zidane\")[\\[60\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-60)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg\/250px-Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg)\n\nThe two teams line up for the [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem \"UEFA Champions League Anthem\") before each match and a flag of the Champions League \"starball\" logo is waved in the centre circle.\n\nThe UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply as \"Champions League\", was written by [Tony Britten](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_Britten \"Tony Britten\"), and is an adaptation of [George Frideric Handel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Frideric_Handel \"George Frideric Handel\")'s 1727 anthem *[Zadok the Priest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zadok_the_Priest \"Zadok the Priest\")* (one of his [Coronation Anthems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronation_Anthems_\\(Handel\\) \"Coronation Anthems (Handel)\")).[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61)[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-62) UEFA commissioned Britten in 1992 to arrange an anthem, and the piece was performed by London's [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Philharmonic_Orchestra \"Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\") and sung by the [Academy of St. Martin in the Fields](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Academy_of_St._Martin_in_the_Fields \"Academy of St. Martin in the Fields\").[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61) Stating that \"the anthem is now almost as iconic as the trophy\", UEFA's official website adds it is \"known to set the hearts of many of the world's top footballers aflutter\".[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61)\n\nThe chorus contains the three official languages used by UEFA: English, German, and French.[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63) The climactic moment is set to the exclamations 'Die Meister! Die Besten! Les Grandes Équipes! The Champions!'.[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-64) The anthem's chorus is played before each UEFA Champions League game as the two teams are lined up, as well as at the beginning and end of television broadcasts of the matches. In addition to the anthem, there is also entrance music, which contains parts of the anthem itself, which is played as teams enter the field.[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-65) The complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus.[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63)\n\nSpecial vocal versions have been performed live at the Champions League final with lyrics in other languages, changing over to the host nation's language for the chorus. These versions were performed by [Andrea Bocelli](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andrea_Bocelli \"Andrea Bocelli\") (Italian; [Rome 2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2009 UEFA Champions League final\"), [Milan 2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2016 UEFA Champions League final\") and [Cardiff 2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2017 UEFA Champions League final\")), [Juan Diego Flores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Diego_Flores \"Juan Diego Flores\") (Spanish; [Madrid 2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2010 UEFA Champions League final\")), [All Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/All_Angels \"All Angels\") ([Wembley 2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2011 UEFA Champions League final\")), [Jonas Kaufmann](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jonas_Kaufmann \"Jonas Kaufmann\") and [David Garrett](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Garrett_\\(musician\\) \"David Garrett (musician)\") ([Munich 2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2012 UEFA Champions League final\")) and [Mariza](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mariza \"Mariza\") ([Lisbon 2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2014 UEFA Champions League final\")). In the [2013 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2013 UEFA Champions League final\") at [Wembley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wembley_Stadium \"Wembley Stadium\"), the chorus was played twice. In the [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2018 UEFA Champions League final\") and [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2019 UEFA Champions League final\") finals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played, by [2Cellos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2Cellos \"2Cellos\") (2018) and Asturia Girls (2019).[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-66)[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-67) In the [2023 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2023 UEFA Champions League final\"), held in Istanbul, Hungarian pianist [Ádám György](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%81d%C3%A1m_Gy%C3%B6rgy \"Ádám György\") performed the piano version of the anthem.[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-68) The anthem has been released commercially in its original version on [iTunes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ITunes \"ITunes\") and [Spotify](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotify \"Spotify\") with the title of Champions League Theme. In 2018, composer [Hans Zimmer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hans_Zimmer \"Hans Zimmer\") remixed the anthem with rapper [Vince Staples](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vince_Staples \"Vince Staples\") for [EA Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EA_Sports \"EA Sports\")' video game *[FIFA 19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_19 \"FIFA 19\")*, with it also featuring in the game's reveal trailer.[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-69)\n\n## Branding\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Adidas_Finale_20.jpg\/250px-Adidas_Finale_20.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adidas_Finale_20.jpg)\n\nThe \"starball\" logo is incorporated into the design of the competition's official match ball, the [Adidas Finale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adidas_Finale \"Adidas Finale\").\n\nIn 1991, UEFA asked its commercial partner, Television Event and Media Marketing (TEAM), to help brand the Champions League. This resulted in the anthem, \"house colours\" of black and white or silver and a logo, and the \"starball\". The starball was created by Design Bridge, a London-based firm selected by TEAM after a competition.[\\[70\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-70) TEAM gives particular attention to detail in how the colours and starball are depicted at matches. According to TEAM, \"Irrespective of whether you are a spectator in Moscow or Milan, you will always see the same stadium dressing materials, the same opening ceremony featuring the 'starball' centre circle ceremony, and hear the same [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem \"UEFA Champions League Anthem\")\". Based on research it conducted, TEAM concluded that by 1999, \"the starball logo had achieved a recognition rate of 94 percent among fans\".[\\[71\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-71)\n\n## Format\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png\/960px-UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png)\n\nA map of UEFA countries whose teams have reached the league phase or group stage of the UEFA Champions League\n\nUEFA member state that has been represented in the league phase or group stage\n\nUEFA member state that has not been represented in the league phase or group stage\n### Qualification\nSee also: [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\")\n\nThe UEFA Champions League used to begin with a double [round-robin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Round-robin_tournament \"Round-robin tournament\") group stage of 32 teams until it evolved into a league phase of 36 teams, which is preceded by two qualification 'streams' for teams that do not receive direct entry to the tournament proper. The two streams are divided between teams qualified by virtue of being league champions, and those qualified by virtue of finishing second, third or fourth in their national championship.\n\nThe number of teams that each association enters into the UEFA Champions League is based upon the [UEFA coefficients](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient#Men's_association_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\") of the member associations. These coefficients are generated by the results of clubs representing each association during the previous five Champions League, [Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") and [Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\") seasons. The higher an association's coefficient, the more teams represent the association in the Champions League, and the fewer qualification rounds the association's teams must compete in.\n\nFive of the remaining seven qualifying places are granted to the winners of a four-round qualifying tournament between the remaining 43 or 44 national champions, within which those champions from associations with higher coefficients receive byes to later rounds. The other two are granted to the winners of a three-round qualifying tournament between ten and eleven clubs from the associations ranked 5–6 through 15, which have qualified based upon finishing second, third or fourth in their respective national league.\n\nIn addition to sporting criteria, any club must be licensed by its national association to participate in the Champions League. To obtain a licence, the club must meet certain stadium, infrastructure and finance requirements.\n\nIn [2005–06](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\"), Liverpool and [Artmedia Bratislava](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Petr%C5%BEalka \"FC Petržalka\") became the first teams to reach the Champions League group stage after playing in all three qualifying rounds. Real Madrid and Barcelona hold the record for the most appearances in the group stage, having qualified 29 times, followed by Bayern Munich on 28.[\\[72\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-72)\n\nBetween 1999 and 2008, no differentiation was made between champions and non-champions in qualification. The 16 top-ranked teams spread across the biggest domestic leagues qualified directly for the tournament group stage. Prior to this, three preliminary knockout qualifying rounds whittled down the remaining teams, with teams starting in different rounds.\n\nAn exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season. UEFA gave special dispensation for Liverpool to enter the Champions League, giving England five qualifiers.[\\[73\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-73) UEFA subsequently ruled that the defending champions qualify for the competition the following year regardless of their domestic league placing. However, for those leagues with four entrants in the Champions League, this meant that, if the Champions League winner fell outside of its domestic league's top four, it would qualify at the expense of the fourth-placed team in the league. Until 2015–16, no association could have more than four entrants in the Champions League.[\\[74\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-74) In May 2012, [Tottenham Hotspur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. \"Tottenham Hotspur F.C.\") finished fourth in the [2011–12 Premier League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_Premier_League \"2011–12 Premier League\"), two places ahead of Chelsea, but failed to qualify for the [2012–13 Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"), after Chelsea won the [2012 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_Final \"2012 UEFA Champions League Final\").[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75) Tottenham were demoted to the [2012–13 UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Europa_League \"2012–13 UEFA Europa League\").[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75)\n\nIn May 2013,[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Uefa-May2013a-76) it was decided that, starting from the [2015–16 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") (and continuing at least for the three-year cycle until the [2017–18 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\")), the winners of the previous season's [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") would qualify for the UEFA Champions League, entering at least the play-off round, and entering the group stage if the berth reserved for the Champions League title holders was not used. The previous limit of a maximum of four teams per association was increased to five, meaning that a fourth-placed team from one of the top three ranked associations would only have to be moved to the Europa League if both the Champions League and Europa League winners came from that association and both finished outside the top four of their domestic league.[\\[77\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2015AccessExplained-77) Starting from the 2018–19 season, the Europa League winner would receive automatic qualification for the Champions League group stage, with no additional entries required.[\\[78\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-78) Starting from the 2024–25 season, the two associations with the highest coefficients from the previous season would receive an extra Champions League spot (known as European Performance Spot) into the league phase. The Champions League and Europa League winners would not be able to fill the European Performance Spots, and they would still receive an additional spot if one or both came from the same top-five association and finished outside of the top four of their domestic league, though the fourth-placed team of the league would no longer go to the Europa League, thus increasing the maximum number of teams per association from five to seven.[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-79)\n\nIn 2007, [Michel Platini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michel_Platini \"Michel Platini\"), the UEFA president, had proposed taking one place from the three leagues with four entrants and allocating it to that nation's cup winners. This proposal was rejected in a vote at a UEFA Strategy Council meeting.[\\[80\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-80) In the same meeting, however, it was agreed that the third-placed team in the top three leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage, rather than entry into the third qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team would enter the play-off round for non-champions, guaranteeing an opponent from one of the top 15 leagues in Europe. This was part of Platini's plan to increase the number of teams qualifying directly into the group stage, while simultaneously increasing the number of teams from lower-ranked nations in the group stage.[\\[81\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-81) In the reforming plan for the 2018–21 cycle, which was announced in August 2016 and confirmed in December, the top four teams in the top four leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage.[\\[82\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-82)[\\[83\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-83)\n\nIn 2012, [Arsène Wenger](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ars%C3%A8ne_Wenger \"Arsène Wenger\") referred to qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four places in the [Premier League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Premier_League \"Premier League\") as the \"4th Place Trophy\". The phrase was coined after a pre-match conference when he was questioned about Arsenal's lack of a trophy after exiting the [FA Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FA_Cup \"FA Cup\"). He said \"The first trophy is to finish in the top four\".[\\[84\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-84) At Arsenal's 2012 AGM, Wenger was also quoted as saying: \"For me there are five trophies every season: Premier League, Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League...\"[\\[85\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-85)\n\n### League phase and knockout phase\nBeginning with the 2024–25 season, UEFA changed the format of their three club competitions, abandoning the group stage in favour of an expanded league phase.[\\[86\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-86) The number of participating teams was increased from 32 to 36 teams. Teams are no longer divided into groups of four teams each but are ranked in a single table resembling the [Swiss-system tournament](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swiss-system_tournament \"Swiss-system tournament\") format.[\\[87\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-87)[\\[88\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-88)[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-89) Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. For the draw of the league phase, teams are divided into four seeding pots according to their [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\"). Each team will play against two teams from each pot, one home and one away. The league phase is played from September to January, while the knockout phase begins in February, with matches predominantly played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.\n\nAfter the league phase, a two-legged knockout play-off round is played between teams finishing 9–16 (seeded) and 17–24 (unseeded) in the league phase. Teams finishing in the top eight of the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16 as seeded teams, while the eight winning teams from the knockout play-off round will enter the round of 16 draw as unseeded teams. Teams finishing 25th–36th place in the league phase and the eight losers of the knockout play-offs are eliminated from the competition and from European football since it is no longer possible to enter the Europa League from the league phase onwards.\n\nAfter the round of 16 the competition follows the traditional knockout format with quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged and without association draw protection) and then the final at a venue chosen prior to the season. The final is typically held in late May or early June.\n\nPrior to the 2024–25 season, there was a group stage of 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four.[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The draw to determine which teams entered each group was [seeded](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seed_\\(sports\\) \"Seed (sports)\") based on each team's [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\"), and no group could contain more than one club from each association. Each team played six group stage games, meeting the other three teams in its group home and away in a round-robin format.[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The first place team and the runners-up from each group then progressed to the next round. The third-placed teams entered the Europa League's knockout round and the fourth-placed teams were eliminated from the competition.\n\nFor the next stage—the last 16—the winning team from one group played against the runners-up from another group, but teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other (see [random two-sided matching](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Random_two-sided_matching \"Random two-sided matching\")). From the quarter-finals onwards, the draw was entirely random, without association protection.[\\[91\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-91)\n\nThe group stage was played from September to December, whilst the knockout stage began in February, with matches usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The knockout ties were played in a two-legged format, with the exception of the final. In the [2019–20 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\"), due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\") the tournament was suspended for five months. The format of the remainder of the tournament was temporarily amended as a result, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being played as single match knockout ties at neutral venues in Lisbon, Portugal in the summer with the final taking place on 23 August 2020.[\\[92\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-92)\n\n### Distribution\nThe following is the default access list.\n\n|   | Teams entering in this round | Teams advancing from the previous round |   |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| First qualifying round (32 teams) | 32 champions from associations 23–55 (except Liechtenstein) |   |   |\n| Second qualifying round | Champions Path (24 teams) | 8 champions from associations 15–22 | 16 winners from the first qualifying round |\n| League Path (6 teams) | 6 runners-up from associations 10–15 |   |   |\n| Third qualifying round | Champions Path (12 teams) |   | 12 winners from the second qualifying round (Champions Path) |\n| League Path (8 teams) | 3 runners-up from associations 7–9 1 third-placed team from association 6 1 fourth-placed team from association 5 | 3 winners from the second qualifying round (League Path) |   |\n| Play-off round | Champions Path (10 teams) | 4 champions from associations 11–14 | 6 winners from the third qualifying round (Champions Path) |\n| League Path (4 teams) |   | 4 winners from the third qualifying round (League Path) |   |\n| League phase (36 teams) | UEFA Champions League title holders [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") title holders 10 champions from associations 1–10 6 runners-up from associations 1–6 5 third-placed teams from associations 1–5 4 fourth-placed teams from associations 1–4 2 teams from associations with the highest 1-year association coefficient | 5 winners from the play-off round (Champions Path) 2 winners from the play-off round (League Path) |   |\n| Preliminary knockout round (16 teams) |   | 16 teams ranked from 9−24 in league phase |   |\n| Knockout phase (16 teams) |   | 8 Winners from previous play-off 8 Teams ranked from 1−8 in league phase |   |\n\nChanges will be made to the access list above if the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the tournament via their domestic leagues.\n\n- If the Champions League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best champions in qualifying rounds enter the league phase, and champions of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly.\n- If the Europa League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best club in qualifying rounds enters the league phase, except for the runners-up of associations 11–15, as they have a higher-ranked domestic team in the qualifiers, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly.\n- If the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the qualifying rounds via their domestic league, their spot in the qualifying rounds is vacated, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are promoted accordingly.\n## Prizes\n### Trophy and medals\nMain article: [European Champion Clubs' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup \"European Champion Clubs' Cup\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg\/250px-Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg)\n\nThe trophy\n\nEach year, the winning team is presented with the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the current version of which has been awarded since 1967. From the 1968–69 season and prior to the 2008–09 season any team that won the Champions League three years in a row or five times overall was awarded the official trophy permanently.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Each time a club achieved this, a new official trophy had to be forged for the following season.[\\[95\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-95) [Five clubs own a version of the official trophy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup#Clubs_awarded_the_trophy_permanently \"European Champion Clubs' Cup\"): Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan and Liverpool.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Since 2008, the official trophy has remained with UEFA and the clubs are awarded a replica.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94)\n\nThe current trophy is 74 cm (29 in) tall and made of silver, weighing 11 kg (24 lb). It was designed by Jürg Stadelmann, a jeweller from [Bern](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bern \"Bern\"), Switzerland, after the original was given to Real Madrid in 1966 in recognition of their six titles to date, and cost 10,000 [Swiss francs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swiss_franc \"Swiss franc\").\n\n50 gold medals are presented to the Champions League winners, and 50 silver medals to the runners-up.[\\[96\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-96)\n\n### Prize money\nStarting with the 2024–25 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows.[\\[97\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-97)\n\n- Play-off round: €4,290,000\n- Base fee for league phase: €18,620,000\n- League phase victory: €2,100,000\n- League phase draw: €700,000\n- Bonus based on league phase ranking: €275,000 - €9,900,000\n- League phase top 8: €2,000,000\n- League phase ranked 9 through 16: €1,000,000\n- Knockout round play-offs: €1,000,000\n- Round of 16: €11,000,000\n- Quarter-finals: €12,500,000\n- Semi-finals: €15,000,000\n- Runners-up: €18,500,000\n- Champions: €25,000,000\n\nA large part of the distributed revenue from the UEFA Champions League is linked to the \"market pool\", the distribution of which is determined by the value of the television market in each nation. For the 2019–20 season, [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_F.C. \"Paris Saint-Germain F.C.\"), who were the runners-up, earned nearly €126.8 million in total, of which €101.3 million was prize money, compared with the €125.46 million earned by Bayern Munich, who won the tournament and were awarded €112.96 million in prize money.[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-98)\n\n## Sponsorship\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg\/250px-Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg)\n\nA can of [Heineken](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heineken \"Heineken\") with the branding of the [2011 UEFA Champions League final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2011 UEFA Champions League final\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Cristiano_Ajax.jpg\/250px-Cristiano_Ajax.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cristiano_Ajax.jpg)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/14\/Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg\/250px-Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg)\n\nDuring the [2011–12 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\"), [bwin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bwin \"Bwin\") were the shirt sponsors for Real Madrid (left), however, the club were barred from wearing their bwin-sponsored jerseys when they played against [CSKA Moscow](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PFC_CSKA_Moscow \"PFC CSKA Moscow\") in Russia in February 2012, where [gambling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gambling \"Gambling\") advertisements were banned (right).\n\nLike the [FIFA World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_World_Cup \"FIFA World Cup\"), the UEFA Champions League is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations, in contrast to the single main sponsor typically found in national top-flight leagues. When the Champions League was created in 1992, it was decided that a maximum of eight companies should be allowed to sponsor the event, with each corporation being allocated four advertising boards around the perimeter of the pitch, as well as logo placement at pre- and post-match interviews and a certain number of tickets to each match. This, combined with a deal to ensure tournament sponsors were given priority on television advertisements during matches, ensured that each of the tournament's main sponsors was given maximum exposure.[\\[99\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-99)\n\nFrom the [2012–13 knockout phase](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League_knockout_phase \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League knockout phase\"), UEFA used LED [advertising hoardings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Billboard \"Billboard\") installed in knockout participant stadiums, including the final. From the [2015–16 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") onwards, UEFA has used such hoardings from the play-off round until the final.[\\[100\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100) Since 2021, the UEFA also used Virtual Board Replacement (VBR) technology to offer region-based advertising; regional sponsors are inserted into the hoardings as shown on the broadcast feed in specific regions along with the global sponsors.[\\[101\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-101)[\\[102\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-102)\n\nIndividual clubs may wear jerseys with advertising. However, only two sponsorships are permitted per jersey in addition to that of the kit manufacturer, at the chest and the left sleeve.[\\[103\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-103) Exceptions are made for non-profit organisations, which can feature on the front of the shirt, incorporated with the main sponsor or in place of it; or on the back, either below the squad number or on the collar area.[\\[104\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-104)\n\nIf a club plays a match in a nation where the relevant sponsorship category is restricted (such as France's [alcohol advertising](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcohol_advertising \"Alcohol advertising\") restriction), then they must remove that logo from their jerseys. For example, when [Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rangers_F.C. \"Rangers F.C.\") played French side [Auxerre](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AJ_Auxerre \"AJ Auxerre\") in the [1996–97 Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\"), they wore the logo of the holiday chain [Center Parcs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Center_Parcs_Europe \"Center Parcs Europe\") instead of their primary sponsor, [McEwan's Lager](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McEwan%27s \"McEwan's\") (both companies at the time were subsidiaries of [Scottish & Newcastle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_%26_Newcastle \"Scottish & Newcastle\")).[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Alternative_to_alcohol-105)\n\n## Media coverage\nMain article: [List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters \"List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters\")\n\nThe competition attracts an extensive television audience, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. The final of the tournament has been, in recent years, the most-watched annual sporting event in the world.[\\[106\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-106) The [final of the 2012–13 tournament](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2013 UEFA Champions League final\") had the competition's highest TV ratings to date, drawing approximately 360 million television viewers.[\\[107\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-record-107)\n\n## Team records and statistics\nMain article: [European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics \"European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics\")\n\nSee also: [UEFA Champions League clubs performance comparison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_clubs_performance_comparison \"UEFA Champions League clubs performance comparison\")\n\n### Performance by club\nMain article: [List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals\")\n\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_performance_by_club \"Template:UEFA Champions League performance by club\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:UEFA_Champions_League_performance_by_club \"Template talk:UEFA Champions League performance by club\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_performance_by_club \"Special:EditPage\/Template:UEFA Champions League performance by club\") Club | Title(s) | Runners-up | Seasons won | Seasons runner-up |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") | 15 | 3 | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\"), [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\"), [1998](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\"), [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League \"1999–2000 UEFA Champions League\"), [2002](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League \"2001–02 UEFA Champions League\"), [2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [1962](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\"), [1964](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\"), [1981](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup \"1980–81 European Cup\") |\n| [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") | 7 | 4 | [1963](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\"), [1969](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\"), [1989](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\"), [1990](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\"), [1994](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\"), [2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"), [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\") | [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1993](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League \"1992–93 UEFA Champions League\"), [1995](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\"), [2005](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League \"2004–05 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") | 6 | 5 | [1974](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup \"1973–74 European Cup\"), [1975](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup \"1974–75 European Cup\"), [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup \"1975–76 European Cup\"), [2001](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League \"2000–01 UEFA Champions League\"), [2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"), [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") | [1982](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\"), [1987](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup \"1986–87 European Cup\"), [1999](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League \"1998–99 UEFA Champions League\"), [2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League \"2009–10 UEFA Champions League\"), [2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") | 6 | 4 | [1977](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup \"1976–77 European Cup\"), [1978](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup \"1977–78 European Cup\"), [1981](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup \"1980–81 European Cup\"), [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup \"1983–84 European Cup\"), [2005](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League \"2004–05 UEFA Champions League\"), [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League \"2018–19 UEFA Champions League\") | [1985](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup \"1984–85 European Cup\"), [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") | 5 | 3 | [1992](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup \"1991–92 European Cup\"), [2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\"), [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\"), [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\") | [1961](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\"), [1986](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup \"1985–86 European Cup\"), [1994](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") | 4 | 2 | [1971](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\"), [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup \"1971–72 European Cup\"), [1973](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup \"1972–73 European Cup\"), [1995](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\") | [1969](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\"), [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") | 3 | 4 | [1964](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\"), [1965](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\"), [2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League \"2009–10 UEFA Champions League\") | [1967](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup \"1966–67 European Cup\"), [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup \"1971–72 European Cup\"), [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\"), [2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") | 3 | 2 | [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\"), [1999](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League \"1998–99 UEFA Champions League\"), [2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\") | [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") | 2 | 7 | [1985](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup \"1984–85 European Cup\"), [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\") | [1973](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup \"1972–73 European Cup\"), [1983](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup \"1982–83 European Cup\"), [1997](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\"), [1998](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\"), [2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"), [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") | 2 | 5 | [1961](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\"), [1962](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\") | [1963](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\"), [1965](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\"), [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\"), [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup \"1987–88 European Cup\"), [1990](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") | 2 | 1 | [2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\"), [2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\") | [2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") | 2 | 0 | [1979](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup \"1978–79 European Cup\"), [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup \"1979–80 European Cup\") | — |\n| [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") | 2 | 0 | [1987](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup \"1986–87 European Cup\"), [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\") | — |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") | 1 | 2 | [1997](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\") | [2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Scotland](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/10\/Flag_of_Scotland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_Football_Association \"Scottish Football Association\") [Celtic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_F.C. \"Celtic F.C.\") | 1 | 1 | [1967](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup \"1966–67 European Cup\") | [1970](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\") |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Hamburger SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger_SV \"Hamburger SV\") | 1 | 1 | [1983](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup \"1982–83 European Cup\") | [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup \"1979–80 European Cup\") |\n| [![Romania](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/73\/Flag_of_Romania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Romania.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romanian_Football_Federation \"Romanian Football Federation\") [Steaua București](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FCSB \"FCSB\") | 1 | 1 | [1986](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup \"1985–86 European Cup\") | [1989](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\") |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Marseille](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_de_Marseille \"Olympique de Marseille\") | 1 | 1 | [1993](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League \"1992–93 UEFA Champions League\") | [1991](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup \"1990–91 European Cup\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") | 1 | 1 | [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") | 1 | 1 | [2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Feyenoord](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feyenoord \"Feyenoord\") | 1 | 0 | [1970](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\") | — |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Aston Villa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aston_Villa_F.C. \"Aston Villa F.C.\") | 1 | 0 | [1982](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\") | — |\n| [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") | 1 | 0 | [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup \"1987–88 European Cup\") | — |\n| [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia \"Football Association of Yugoslavia\") [Red Star Belgrade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_Star_Belgrade \"Red Star Belgrade\") | 1 | 0 | [1991](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup \"1990–91 European Cup\") | — |\n| [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Atlético Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atl%C3%A9tico_Madrid \"Atlético Madrid\") | 0 | 3 | — | [1974](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup \"1973–74 European Cup\"), [2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Reims](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stade_de_Reims \"Stade de Reims\") | 0 | 2 | — | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\") |\n| [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Valencia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Valencia_CF \"Valencia CF\") | 0 | 2 | — | [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League \"1999–2000 UEFA Champions League\"), [2001](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League \"2000–01 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Fiorentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ACF_Fiorentina \"ACF Fiorentina\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\") |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Eintracht Frankfurt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eintracht_Frankfurt \"Eintracht Frankfurt\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\") |\n| [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia \"Football Association of Yugoslavia\") [Partizan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FK_Partizan \"FK Partizan\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\") |\n| [![Greece](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Flag_of_Greece.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hellenic_Football_Federation \"Hellenic Football Federation\") [Panathinaikos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panathinaikos_F.C. \"Panathinaikos F.C.\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1971](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Leeds United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leeds_United_F.C. \"Leeds United F.C.\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1975](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup \"1974–75 European Cup\") |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Saint-Étienne](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AS_Saint-%C3%89tienne \"AS Saint-Étienne\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup \"1975–76 European Cup\") |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Borussia Mönchengladbach](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_M%C3%B6nchengladbach \"Borussia Mönchengladbach\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1977](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup \"1976–77 European Cup\") |\n| [![Belgium](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/92\/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Belgian_Football_Association \"Royal Belgian Football Association\") [Club Brugge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Club_Brugge_KV \"Club Brugge KV\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1978](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup \"1977–78 European Cup\") |\n| [![Sweden](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Flag_of_Sweden.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swedish_Football_Association \"Swedish Football Association\") [Malmö FF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malm%C3%B6_FF \"Malmö FF\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1979](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup \"1978–79 European Cup\") |\n| [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Roma](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AS_Roma \"AS Roma\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup \"1983–84 European Cup\") |\n| [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Sampdoria](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UC_Sampdoria \"UC Sampdoria\") | 0 | 1 | — | [1992](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup \"1991–92 European Cup\") |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayer Leverkusen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bayer_04_Leverkusen \"Bayer 04 Leverkusen\") | 0 | 1 | — | [2002](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League \"2001–02 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Monaco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AS_Monaco_FC \"AS Monaco FC\") | 0 | 1 | — | [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Arsenal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arsenal_F.C. \"Arsenal F.C.\") | 0 | 1 | — | [2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\") |\n| [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Tottenham Hotspur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. \"Tottenham Hotspur F.C.\") | 0 | 1 | — | [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League \"2018–19 UEFA Champions League\") |\n### Performances by nation\n| Nation | Title(s) | Runners-up | Total |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") | 20 | 11 | 31 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png) [England](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") | 15 | 11 | 26 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png) [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") | 12 | 18 | 30 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\")[\\[a\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Germany-108) | 8 | 11 | 19 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png) [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") | 6 | 2 | 8 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png) [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") | 4 | 5 | 9 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png) [France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") | 2 | 6 | 8 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/7\/73\/Flag_of_Romania.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Romania.svg.png) [Romania](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romanian_Football_Federation \"Romanian Football Federation\") | 1 | 1 | 2 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/10\/Flag_of_Scotland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png) [Scotland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_Football_Association \"Scottish Football Association\") | 1 | 1 | 2 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png) [Yugoslavia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia \"Football Association of Yugoslavia\")[\\[b\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-109) | 1 | 1 | 2 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/92\/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png) [Belgium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Belgian_Football_Association \"Royal Belgian Football Association\") | 0 | 1 | 1 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5c\/Flag_of_Greece.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png) [Greece](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hellenic_Football_Federation \"Hellenic Football Federation\") | 0 | 1 | 1 |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Flag_of_Sweden.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png) [Sweden](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swedish_Football_Association \"Swedish Football Association\") | 0 | 1 | 1 |\n\n**Notes**\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-Germany_108-0)** Includes clubs representing [West Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_Germany \"West Germany\"). No clubs representing [East Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Germany \"East Germany\") appeared in a final.\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-109)** Both Yugoslav final appearances were by clubs from [SR Serbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Socialist_Republic_of_Serbia \"Socialist Republic of Serbia\")\n## Player records\nMain article: [European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics § Players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics#Players \"European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics\")\n\n### Most wins\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1e\/Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg\/250px-Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg)\n\n[Paco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paco_Gento \"Paco Gento\"), first of the five players to have won the tournament on six occasions, appeared in eight finals.\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg\/250px-Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg)\n\n[Dani Carvajal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dani_Carvajal \"Dani Carvajal\"), the only player with six titles who started in all the finals he won, alongside [Paco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paco_Gento \"Paco Gento\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8c\/Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg\/250px-Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg)\n\n[Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament.\n\n| No. of wins | Player | Club(s) |\n|---|---|---|\n| **6** | [Paco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paco_Gento \"Paco Gento\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\"), [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\")) |\n| [Toni Kroos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toni_Kroos \"Toni Kroos\") | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") ([2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Dani Carvajal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dani_Carvajal \"Dani Carvajal\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Luka Modrić](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luka_Modri%C4%87 \"Luka Modrić\") |   |   |\n| [Nacho](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nacho_\\(footballer,_born_1990\\) \"Nacho (footballer, born 1990)\") |   |   |\n| **5** | [Juan Alonso](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Alonso_\\(footballer,_born_1927\\) \"Juan Alonso (footballer, born 1927)\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\")) |\n| [Rafael Lesmes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rafael_Lesmes \"Rafael Lesmes\") |   |   |\n| [Marquitos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marquitos_\\(footballer,_born_1933\\) \"Marquitos (footballer, born 1933)\") |   |   |\n| [Héctor Rial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial \"Héctor Rial\") |   |   |\n| [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano \"Alfredo Di Stéfano\") |   |   |\n| [José María Zárraga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Z%C3%A1rraga \"José María Zárraga\") |   |   |\n| [Alessandro Costacurta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alessandro_Costacurta \"Alessandro Costacurta\") | [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") ([1989](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\"), [1990](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\"), [1994](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\"), [2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"), [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Paolo Maldini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paolo_Maldini \"Paolo Maldini\") |   |   |\n| [Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") ([2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Gareth Bale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gareth_Bale \"Gareth Bale\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") |   |   |\n| [Casemiro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Casemiro \"Casemiro\") |   |   |\n| [Marcelo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcelo_\\(footballer,_born_1988\\) \"Marcelo (footballer, born 1988)\") |   |   |\n| [Lucas Vázquez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lucas_V%C3%A1zquez \"Lucas Vázquez\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| **4** | [Joseíto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jose%C3%ADto \"Joseíto\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\")) |\n| [Enrique Mateos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Enrique_Mateos \"Enrique Mateos\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\")) |   |\n| [Juan Santisteban](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Santisteban \"Juan Santisteban\") |   |   |\n| [José Santamaría](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Santamar%C3%ADa \"José Santamaría\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\"), [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\")) |   |\n| [Phil Neal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phil_Neal \"Phil Neal\") | [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") ([1977](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977_European_Cup_final \"1977 European Cup final\"), [1978](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978_European_Cup_final \"1978 European Cup final\"), [1981](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981_European_Cup_final \"1981 European Cup final\"), [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_European_Cup_final \"1984 European Cup final\")) |   |\n| [Clarence Seedorf](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clarence_Seedorf \"Clarence Seedorf\") | [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") ([1995](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1998](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\")) [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") ([2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"), [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Andrés Iniesta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andr%C3%A9s_Iniesta \"Andrés Iniesta\") | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") ([2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\"), [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\"), [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Lionel Messi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lionel_Messi \"Lionel Messi\") |   |   |\n| [Xavi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xavi_\\(footballer,_born_1980\\) \"Xavi (footballer, born 1980)\") |   |   |\n| [Gerard Piqué](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gerard_Piqu%C3%A9 \"Gerard Piqué\") | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") ([2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\")) [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") ([2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\"), [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Sergio Ramos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sergio_Ramos \"Sergio Ramos\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Isco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isco \"Isco\") |   |   |\n| [Raphaël Varane](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rapha%C3%ABl_Varane \"Raphaël Varane\") |   |   |\n| [Mateo Kovačić](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mateo_Kova%C4%8Di%C4%87 \"Mateo Kovačić\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"))  [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") ([2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [David Alaba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Alaba \"David Alaba\") | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") ([2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"), [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n### Most appearances\nMain article: [List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_footballers_with_100_or_more_UEFA_Champions_League_appearances \"List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances\")\n\n*As of 18 March 2026[\\[108\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100Games-110)[\\[109\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-111)*\n\nPlayers taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") are highlighted in **bold**.  \n The table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition.\n\n| Rank | Player | Nation | Apps | Years | Club(s) (Apps) |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | [Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png) [Portugal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portugal \"Portugal\") | 183 | 2003–2022 | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (59), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (101), [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") (23) |\n| 2 | [Iker Casillas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iker_Casillas \"Iker Casillas\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") | 177 | 1999–2019 | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (150), [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") (27) |\n| 3 | [Lionel Messi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lionel_Messi \"Lionel Messi\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Flag_of_Argentina.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png) [Argentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina \"Argentina\") | 163 | 2004–2023 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (149), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") (14) |\n| [Thomas Müller](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thomas_M%C3%BCller \"Thomas Müller\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") | 2009–2025 | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") |   |   |\n| 5 | **[Manuel Neuer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manuel_Neuer \"Manuel Neuer\")** | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") | 157 | 2007– | [Schalke 04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Schalke_04 \"FC Schalke 04\") (22), **[Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\")** (135) |\n| 6 | [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png) [France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") | 152 | 2005–2023 | [Lyon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_Lyonnais \"Olympique Lyonnais\") (19), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (133) |\n| 7 | [Xavi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xavi_\\(footballer,_born_1980\\) \"Xavi (footballer, born 1980)\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") | 151 | 1998–2015 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") |\n| [Toni Kroos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toni_Kroos \"Toni Kroos\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") | 2008–2024 | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (41), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (110) |   |   |\n| 9 | [Raúl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ra%C3%BAl_\\(footballer\\) \"Raúl (footballer)\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") | 142 | 1995–2011 | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (130), [Schalke 04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Schalke_04 \"FC Schalke 04\") (12) |\n| [Sergio Ramos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sergio_Ramos \"Sergio Ramos\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") | 2005–2023 | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (129), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") (8), [Sevilla](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sevilla_FC \"Sevilla FC\") (5) |   |   |\n| [Luka Modrić](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luka_Modri%C4%87 \"Luka Modrić\") | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1b\/Flag_of_Croatia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Croatia.svg.png) [Croatia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Croatia \"Croatia\") | 2010–2025 | [Tottenham Hotspur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. \"Tottenham Hotspur F.C.\") (8), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (134) |   |   |\n| **[Robert Lewandowski](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Lewandowski \"Robert Lewandowski\")** | ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/1\/12\/Flag_of_Poland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png) [Poland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poland \"Poland\") | 2011– | [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") (28), [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (78), **[Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\")** (36) |   |   |\n### Most goals\nMain article: [List of UEFA Champions League top scorers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_top_scorers \"List of UEFA Champions League top scorers\")\n\n*As of 18 March 2026[\\[110\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-112)[\\[111\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-113)*\n\nA ‡ indicates the player was from the European Cup era.\n\nPlayers taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") are highlighted in **bold**.\n\nThe table below does not include goals scored in the qualification stage of the competition.\n\n| Rank | Player | Goals | Apps | Ratio | Years | Club(s) (Goals\/Apps) |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portugal \"Portugal\") [Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") | 140 | 183 | 0\\.77 | 2003–2022 | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (21\/59), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (105\/101), [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") (14\/23) |\n| 2 | [![Argentina](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Flag_of_Argentina.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina \"Argentina\") [Lionel Messi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lionel_Messi \"Lionel Messi\") | 129 | 163 | 0\\.79 | 2005–2023 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (120\/149), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") (9\/14) |\n| 3 | [![Poland](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/1\/12\/Flag_of_Poland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poland \"Poland\") **[Robert Lewandowski](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Lewandowski \"Robert Lewandowski\")** | 109 | 142 | 0\\.77 | 2011– | [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") (17\/28), [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (69\/78), **[Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\")** (23\/36) |\n| 4 | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") | 90 | 152 | 0\\.59 | 2005–2023 | [Lyon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_Lyonnais \"Olympique Lyonnais\") (12\/19), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (78\/133) |\n| 5 | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") [Raúl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ra%C3%BAl_\\(footballer\\) \"Raúl (footballer)\") | 71 | 142 | 0\\.50 | 1995–2011 | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (66\/130), [Schalke 04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Schalke_04 \"FC Schalke 04\") (5\/12) |\n| 6 | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") **[Kylian Mbappé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kylian_Mbapp%C3%A9 \"Kylian Mbappé\")** | 68 | 96 | 0\\.71 | 2016– | [Monaco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AS_Monaco_FC \"AS Monaco FC\") (6\/9), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") (42\/64), **[Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\")** (20\/23) |\n| 7 | [![Norway](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d9\/Flag_of_Norway.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Norway \"Norway\") [Erling Haaland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Erling_Haaland \"Erling Haaland\") | 57 | 58 | 0\\.98 | 2019– | [Red Bull Salzburg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Red_Bull_Salzburg \"FC Red Bull Salzburg\") (8\/6), [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") (15\/13), [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") (34\/39) |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") [Thomas Müller](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thomas_M%C3%BCller \"Thomas Müller\") | 57 | 163 | 0\\.35 | 2009–2025 | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") |   |\n| 9 | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Netherlands \"Netherlands\") [Ruud van Nistelrooy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ruud_van_Nistelrooy \"Ruud van Nistelrooy\") | 56 | 73 | 0\\.77 | 1998–2009 | [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") (8\/11), [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (35\/43), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (13\/19) |\n| 10 | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/England \"England\") **[Harry Kane](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harry_Kane \"Harry Kane\")** | 50 | 66 | 0\\.76 | 2016– | [Tottenham Hotspur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. \"Tottenham Hotspur F.C.\") (21\/32), **[Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\")** (29\/34) |\n| [![Egypt](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/fe\/Flag_of_Egypt.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Egypt \"Egypt\") **[Mohamed Salah](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mohamed_Salah \"Mohamed Salah\")** | 50 | 97 | 0\\.52 | 2013– | [Basel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Basel \"FC Basel\") (2\/6), [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") (0\/2), [Roma](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AS_Roma \"AS Roma\") (1\/7), **[Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\")** (47\/82) |   |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Thierry Henry](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thierry_Henry \"Thierry Henry\") | 50 | 112 | 0\\.45 | 1997–2012 | [Monaco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AS_Monaco_FC \"AS Monaco FC\") (7\/9), [Arsenal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arsenal_F.C. \"Arsenal F.C.\") (35\/77), [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (8\/26) |   |\n### Most assists\nMain article: [European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics § Players](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics#Players \"European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics\")\n\n*As of 18 March 2026[\\[112\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-114)*\n\nPlayers that are still active in Europe are highlighted in **boldface**.\n\n| Rank | Player | Assists | Apps | Ratio | Years | Club(s) (Assists\/Apps) |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1 | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portugal \"Portugal\") [Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") | 41 | 183 | 0\\.22 | 2003–2022 | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\"), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\"), [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") |\n| [![Argentina](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Flag_of_Argentina.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina \"Argentina\") [Ángel Di María](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%81ngel_Di_Mar%C3%ADa \"Ángel Di María\") | 116 | 0\\.35 | 2010–2025 | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\"), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\"), [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\"), [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") |   |   |\n| 3 | [![Argentina](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1a\/Flag_of_Argentina.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Argentina \"Argentina\") [Lionel Messi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lionel_Messi \"Lionel Messi\") | 40 | 163 | 0\\.25 | 2005–2023 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\"), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n| 4 | [![Brazil](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") [Neymar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neymar \"Neymar\") | 33 | 81 | 0\\.41 | 2013–2023 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\"), [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n| 5 | [![Brazil](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") **[Vinícius Júnior](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior \"Vinícius Júnior\")** | 31 | 75 | 0\\.4 | 2018– | **[Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\")** |\n| [![Belgium](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/92\/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belgium \"Belgium\") **[Kevin De Bruyne](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kevin_De_Bruyne \"Kevin De Bruyne\")** | 79 | 0\\.37 | 2011– | [Genk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/KRC_Genk \"KRC Genk\"), [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\"), [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\"), **[Napoli](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SSC_Napoli \"SSC Napoli\")** |   |   |\n| [![Wales](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Flag_of_Wales.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Wales.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wales \"Wales\") [Ryan Giggs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ryan_Giggs \"Ryan Giggs\") | 141 | 0\\.22 | 1990–2014 | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") |   |   |\n| 8 | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") [Xavi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xavi_\\(footballer,_born_1980\\) \"Xavi (footballer, born 1980)\") | 30 | 151 | 0\\.20 | 1998–2015 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") |\n| [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Germany \"Germany\") [Thomas Müller](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thomas_M%C3%BCller \"Thomas Müller\") | 160 | 0\\.19 | 2009–2025 | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") |   |   |\n| 10 | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") [Andrés Iniesta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andr%C3%A9s_Iniesta \"Andrés Iniesta\") | 29 | 130 | 0\\.22 | 2002–2018 | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") |\n| [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") | 152 | 0\\.19 | 2005-2023 | [Lyon](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_Lyonnais \"Olympique Lyonnais\"), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |   |   |\n## Awards\n### Player of the Season\nStarting from the 2021–22 edition, UEFA introduced the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award.\n\nThe jury is composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stage of the competition, as well as 55 journalists selected by the [European Sports Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Sports_Media \"European Sports Media\") (ESM) group, one from each UEFA member association.\n\n| Season | Player | Club |\n|---|---|---|\n| [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") [Rodri](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rodri_\\(footballer,_born_1996\\) \"Rodri (footballer, born 1996)\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") |\n| [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Brazil](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") [Vinícius Júnior](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior \"Vinícius Júnior\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Ousmane Dembélé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ousmane_Demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9 \"Ousmane Dembélé\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n### Young Player of the Season\nIn the same season, UEFA also introduced the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season award.\n\n| Season | Player | Club |\n|---|---|---|\n| [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Brazil](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") [Vinícius Júnior](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior \"Vinícius Júnior\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Georgia (country)](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Flag_of_Georgia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_\\(country\\) \"Georgia (country)\") [Khvicha Kvaratskhelia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khvicha_Kvaratskhelia \"Khvicha Kvaratskhelia\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Napoli](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SSC_Napoli \"SSC Napoli\") |\n| [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/England \"England\") [Jude Bellingham](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jude_Bellingham \"Jude Bellingham\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Désiré Doué](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/D%C3%A9sir%C3%A9_Dou%C3%A9 \"Désiré Doué\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n## See also\n- [Continental football championships](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Continental_football_championships \"Continental football championships\")\n- [List of association football competitions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_association_football_competitions \"List of association football competitions\")\n## References\n1. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-1) [***c***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-2)\n   [\"Football's premier club competition\"](https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/uefachampionsleague\/history\/). *UEFA.com*. 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Retrieved 22 August 2025.\n## External links\n- [Official website](https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/uefachampionsleague\/) (in English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese)\n- [UEFA – Official website](https:\/\/www.uefa.com\/)\n\n[![Wikimedia Commons logo](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/4\/4a\/Commons-logo.svg\/40px-Commons-logo.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Commons-logo.svg)\n\nWikimedia Commons has media related to [UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:UEFA_Champions_League \"commons:Category:UEFA Champions League\").\n\n| Articles related to the UEFA Champions League |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_seasons \"Template:UEFA Champions League seasons\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:UEFA_Champions_League_seasons \"Template talk:UEFA Champions League seasons\") 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[1982–83](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup \"1982–83 European Cup\") [1983–84](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup \"1983–84 European Cup\") [1984–85](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup \"1984–85 European Cup\") [1985–86](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup \"1985–86 European Cup\") [1986–87](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup \"1986–87 European Cup\") [1987–88](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup \"1987–88 European Cup\") [1988–89](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\") [1989–90](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\") [1990–91](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup \"1990–91 European Cup\") [1991–92](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup \"1991–92 European Cup\") |   |\n| [Finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals\") | [1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956_European_Cup_final \"1956 European Cup final\") [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957_European_Cup_final \"1957 European Cup final\") [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958_European_Cup_final \"1958 European Cup final\") [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959_European_Cup_final \"1959 European Cup final\") [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_European_Cup_final \"1960 European Cup final\") [1961](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961_European_Cup_final \"1961 European Cup final\") [1962](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962_European_Cup_final \"1962 European Cup final\") [1963](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963_European_Cup_final \"1963 European Cup final\") [1964](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964_European_Cup_final \"1964 European Cup final\") [1965](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965_European_Cup_final \"1965 European Cup final\") [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966_European_Cup_final \"1966 European Cup final\") [1967](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967_European_Cup_final \"1967 European Cup final\") [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_European_Cup_final \"1968 European Cup final\") [1969](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969_European_Cup_final \"1969 European Cup final\") [1970](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970_European_Cup_final \"1970 European Cup final\") [1971](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971_European_Cup_final \"1971 European Cup final\") [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_European_Cup_final \"1972 European Cup final\") [1973](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973_European_Cup_final \"1973 European Cup final\") [1974](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974_European_Cup_final \"1974 European Cup final\") [1975](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1975_European_Cup_final \"1975 European Cup final\") [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_European_Cup_final \"1976 European Cup final\") [1977](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977_European_Cup_final \"1977 European Cup final\") [1978](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978_European_Cup_final \"1978 European Cup final\") [1979](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979_European_Cup_final \"1979 European Cup final\") [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_European_Cup_final \"1980 European Cup final\") [1981](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981_European_Cup_final \"1981 European Cup final\") [1982](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982_European_Cup_final \"1982 European Cup final\") [1983](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983_European_Cup_final \"1983 European Cup final\") [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_European_Cup_final \"1984 European Cup final\") [1985](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985_European_Cup_final \"1985 European Cup final\") [1986](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986_European_Cup_final \"1986 European Cup final\") [1987](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987_European_Cup_final \"1987 European Cup final\") [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_European_Cup_final \"1988 European Cup final\") [1989](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989_European_Cup_final \"1989 European Cup final\") [1990](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990_European_Cup_final \"1990 European Cup final\") [1991](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991_European_Cup_final \"1991 European Cup final\") [1992](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992_European_Cup_final \"1992 European Cup final\") |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| **UEFA Champions League era, 1992–present** |   |   |\n| Seasons | [1992–93](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League \"1992–93 UEFA Champions League\") [1993–94](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\") [1994–95](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\") [1995–96](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\") [1996–97](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\") [1997–98](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\") [1998–99](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League \"1998–99 UEFA Champions League\") [1999–2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League \"1999–2000 UEFA Champions League\") [2000–01](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League \"2000–01 UEFA Champions League\") [2001–02](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League \"2001–02 UEFA Champions League\") [2002–03](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\") [2003–04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\") [2004–05](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League \"2004–05 UEFA Champions League\") [2005–06](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\") [2006–07](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\") [2007–08](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\") [2008–09](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\") [2009–10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League \"2009–10 UEFA Champions League\") [2010–11](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\") [2011–12](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\") [2012–13](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\") [2013–14](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\") [2014–15](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\") [2015–16](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") [2016–17](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\") [2017–18](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\") [2018–19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League \"2018–19 UEFA Champions League\") [2019–20](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") [2020–21](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\") [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") [2025–26](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") *[2026–27](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026%E2%80%9327_UEFA_Champions_League \"2026–27 UEFA Champions League\")* |   |\n| [Finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals\") | [1993](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1993 UEFA Champions League final\") [1994](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1994 UEFA Champions League final\") [1995](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1995 UEFA Champions League final\") [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1996 UEFA Champions League final\") [1997](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1997 UEFA Champions League final\") [1998](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1998 UEFA Champions League final\") [1999](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"1999 UEFA Champions League final\") [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2000 UEFA Champions League final\") [2001](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2001 UEFA Champions League final\") [2002](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2002 UEFA Champions League final\") [2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2003 UEFA Champions League final\") [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2004 UEFA Champions League final\") [2005](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2005 UEFA Champions League final\") [2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2006 UEFA Champions League final\") [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2007 UEFA Champions League final\") [2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2008 UEFA Champions League final\") [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2009 UEFA Champions League final\") [2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2010 UEFA Champions League final\") [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2011 UEFA Champions League final\") [2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2012 UEFA Champions League final\") [2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2013 UEFA Champions League final\") [2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2014 UEFA Champions League final\") [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2015 UEFA Champions League final\") [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2016 UEFA Champions League final\") [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2017 UEFA Champions League final\") [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2018 UEFA Champions League final\") [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2019 UEFA Champions League final\") [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2020 UEFA Champions League final\") [2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2021 UEFA Champions League final\") [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2022 UEFA Champions League final\") [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2023 UEFA Champions League final\") [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2024 UEFA Champions League final\") [2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2025 UEFA Champions League final\") *[2026](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2026_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2026 UEFA Champions League final\")* *[2027](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2027_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2027 UEFA Champions League final\")* *[2028](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2028_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2028 UEFA Champions League final\")* *[2029](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2029_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2029 UEFA Champions League final\")* |   |\n| [History](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/History_of_the_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League \"History of the European Cup and UEFA Champions League\") [Records and statistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics \"European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics\") [Top scorers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_top_scorers \"List of UEFA Champions League top scorers\") [Hat-tricks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_hat-tricks \"List of UEFA Champions League hat-tricks\") [Appearances](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_footballers_with_100_or_more_UEFA_Champions_League_appearances \"List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances\") [Winning managers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_winning_managers \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers\") [Multiple clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_footballers_who_won_the_UEFA_Champions_League_with_more_than_one_club \"List of footballers who won the UEFA Champions League with more than one club\") [Performance comparison](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_clubs_performance_comparison \"UEFA Champions League clubs performance comparison\") [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\") [Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem \"UEFA Champions League Anthem\") [Broadcasters](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters \"List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters\") [in the US](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_on_United_States_television \"UEFA Champions League on United States television\") [Video games](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_video_games \"UEFA Champions League video games\") [Trophy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup \"European Champion Clubs' Cup\") Extra-sporting events [1985 Heysel Stadium disaster](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heysel_Stadium_disaster \"Heysel Stadium disaster\") [2007 Roma–Manchester United conflict](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_A.S._Roma%E2%80%93Manchester_United_F.C._conflict \"2007 A.S. Roma–Manchester United F.C. conflict\") [2017 Turin stampede](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_Turin_stampede \"2017 Turin stampede\") [2022 Paris chaos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_UEFA_Champions_League_final_chaos \"2022 UEFA Champions League final chaos\") [2025 Paris riots](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_Paris_Saint-Germain_celebration_riots \"2025 Paris Saint-Germain celebration riots\") |   |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_winners \"Template:UEFA Champions League winners\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:UEFA_Champions_League_winners \"Template talk:UEFA Champions League winners\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_winners \"Special:EditPage\/Template:UEFA Champions League winners\")[European Cup and UEFA Champions League]() [winners](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals\") |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| **European Cup era, 1955–1992** |   |   |\n| 1950s | **[1955–56](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[1956–57](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[1957–58](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[1958–59](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[1959–60](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |   |\n| 1960s | **[1960–61](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\"):** [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") **[1961–62](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\"):** [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") **[1962–63](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") **[1963–64](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") **[1964–65](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") **[1965–66](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[1966–67](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup \"1966–67 European Cup\"):** [![Scotland](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/10\/Flag_of_Scotland.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_Football_Association \"Scottish Football Association\") [Celtic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_F.C. \"Celtic F.C.\") **[1967–68](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") **[1968–69](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") **[1969–70](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\"):** [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Feyenoord](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feyenoord \"Feyenoord\") |   |\n| 1970s | **[1970–71](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\"):** [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") **[1971–72](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup \"1971–72 European Cup\"):** [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") **[1972–73](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup \"1972–73 European Cup\"):** [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") **[1973–74](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup \"1973–74 European Cup\"):** [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") **[1974–75](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup \"1974–75 European Cup\"):** [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") **[1975–76](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup \"1975–76 European Cup\"):** [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") **[1976–77](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup \"1976–77 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") **[1977–78](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup \"1977–78 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") **[1978–79](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup \"1978–79 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") **[1979–80](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup \"1979–80 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") |   |\n| 1980s | **[1980–81](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup \"1980–81 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") **[1981–82](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Aston Villa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aston_Villa_F.C. \"Aston Villa F.C.\") **[1982–83](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup \"1982–83 European Cup\"):** [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Hamburger SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger_SV \"Hamburger SV\") **[1983–84](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup \"1983–84 European Cup\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") **[1984–85](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup \"1984–85 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") **[1985–86](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup \"1985–86 European Cup\"):** [![Romania](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romanian_Football_Federation \"Romanian Football Federation\") [Steaua București](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FCSB \"FCSB\") **[1986–87](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup \"1986–87 European Cup\"):** [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") **[1987–88](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup \"1987–88 European Cup\"):** [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [PSV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") **[1988–89](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") **[1989–90](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") |   |\n| 1990s | **[1990–91](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup \"1990–91 European Cup\"):** [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia \"Football Association of Yugoslavia\") [Red Star Belgrade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_Star_Belgrade \"Red Star Belgrade\") **[1991–92](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup \"1991–92 European Cup\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| **UEFA Champions League era, 1992–present** |   |   |\n| 1990s | **[1992–93](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League \"1992–93 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Flag_of_France_%281976%E2%80%932020%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_France_%281976%E2%80%932020%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Marseille](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_de_Marseille \"Olympique de Marseille\") **[1993–94](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") **[1994–95](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") **[1995–96](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") **[1996–97](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") **[1997–98](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[1998–99](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League \"1998–99 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") **[1999–2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League \"1999–2000 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |   |\n| 2000s | **[2000–01](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League \"2000–01 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") **[2001–02](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League \"2001–02 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2002–03](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/41\/Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") **[2003–04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") **[2004–05](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League \"2004–05 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") **[2005–06](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") **[2006–07](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") **[2007–08](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") **[2008–09](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") **[2009–10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League \"2009–10 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") |   |\n| 2010s | **[2010–11](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") **[2011–12](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") **[2012–13](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") **[2013–14](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2014–15](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") **[2015–16](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2016–17](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2017–18](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2018–19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League \"2018–19 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") **[2019–20](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") |   |\n| 2020s | **[2020–21](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") **[2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") **[2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") **[2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\"):** [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/20px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |   |\n| [Finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals\") [Winning managers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_winning_managers \"List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers\") |   |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:UEFA_competitions \"Template:UEFA competitions\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:UEFA_competitions \"Template talk:UEFA competitions\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:UEFA_competitions \"Special:EditPage\/Template:UEFA competitions\")[UEFA competitions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_competitions \"UEFA competitions\") |   |   |\n| Football |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| National teams | [European Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_European_Championship \"UEFA European Championship\") [U-21](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_European_Under-21_Championship \"UEFA European Under-21 Championship\") [U-19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_European_Under-19_Championship \"UEFA European Under-19 Championship\") [U-17](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_European_Under-17_Championship \"UEFA European Under-17 Championship\") [Nations League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Nations_League \"UEFA Nations League\") [Finalissima](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finalissima \"Finalissima\") [Women's Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Championship \"UEFA Women's Championship\") [U-19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Under-19_Championship \"UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship\") [U-17](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Under-17_Championship \"UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship\") [Women's Nations League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Nations_League \"UEFA Women's Nations League\") [Women's Finalissima](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Women%27s_Finalissima \"Women's Finalissima\") [Meridian Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA%E2%80%93CAF_Meridian_Cup \"UEFA–CAF Meridian Cup\") (*defunct*) |   |\n| Clubs | [Champions League]() [Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") [Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\") [Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Super_Cup \"UEFA Super Cup\") [Club Challenge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA%E2%80%93CONMEBOL_Club_Challenge \"UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge\") [Youth League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Youth_League \"UEFA Youth League\") [Under-20 Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Under-20_Intercontinental_Cup \"Under-20 Intercontinental Cup\") [Women's Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League \"UEFA Women's Champions League\") [Women's Europa Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Europa_Cup \"UEFA Women's Europa Cup\") [Cup Winners' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Cup_Winners%27_Cup \"UEFA Cup Winners' Cup\") *(defunct)* [Intertoto Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Intertoto_Cup \"UEFA Intertoto Cup\") (*defunct*) [Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\") *(defunct)* [Intercontinental Champions' Supercup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Champions%27_Supercup \"Intercontinental Champions' Supercup\") *(defunct)* |   |\n| Amateurs | [Regions' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Regions%27_Cup \"UEFA Regions' Cup\") [Amateur Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Amateur_Cup \"UEFA Amateur Cup\") *(defunct)* |   |\n| Futsal |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| National teams | [Futsal Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Futsal_Championship \"UEFA Futsal Championship\") [U-21](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Under-21_Futsal_Tournament \"UEFA Under-21 Futsal Tournament\") *(defunct)* [U-19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Under-19_Futsal_Championship \"UEFA Under-19 Futsal Championship\") [Futsal Finalissima](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Futsal_Finalissima \"Futsal Finalissima\") [Women's Futsal Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Women%27s_Futsal_Championship \"UEFA Women's Futsal Championship\") |   |\n| Clubs | [Futsal Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Futsal_Champions_League \"UEFA Futsal Champions League\") |   |\n| UEFA men's club competitions [Records and statistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_club_competition_records_and_statistics \"UEFA club competition records and statistics\") [Winning teams](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_club_competition_winners \"List of UEFA club competition winners\") [Winning managers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_UEFA_club_competition_winning_managers \"List of UEFA club competition winning managers\") [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\") [FENIX Trophy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FENIX_Trophy \"FENIX Trophy\") Policies [Bosman ruling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bosman_ruling \"Bosman ruling\") [Coaching licences](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coaching_licences \"UEFA coaching licences\") [Financial Fair Play Regulations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Financial_Fair_Play_Regulations \"UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations\") [Homegrown Player Rule](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Homegrown_Player_Rule_\\(UEFA\\) \"Homegrown Player Rule (UEFA)\") [Respect campaign](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Respect_\\(UEFA_campaign\\) \"Respect (UEFA campaign)\") [Stadium categories](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_stadium_categories \"UEFA stadium categories\") Issues [Proposals for a European Super League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Proposals_for_a_European_Super_League_in_association_football \"Proposals for a European Super League in association football\") [UEFA–CONMEBOL memorandum of understanding](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA%E2%80%93CONMEBOL_memorandum_of_understanding \"UEFA–CONMEBOL memorandum of understanding\") [2009 European football match-fixing scandal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_European_football_match-fixing_scandal \"2009 European football match-fixing scandal\") |   |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:International_club_football \"Template:International club football\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:International_club_football \"Template talk:International club football\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:International_club_football \"Special:EditPage\/Template:International club football\")International men's [club](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_team \"Football team\") [football](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Association_football \"Association football\") competitions |   |   |\n| [World Leagues Forum](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/World_Leagues_Forum \"World Leagues Forum\") [Lists of association football clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lists_of_association_football_clubs \"Lists of association football clubs\") ([Most successful clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_football_clubs_by_competitive_honours_won \"List of football clubs by competitive honours won\")) |   |   |\n| Global |   | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/26\/World_Map_FIFA.svg\/330px-World_Map_FIFA.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:World_Map_FIFA.svg) |\n|   |   |   |\n| [FIFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA \"FIFA\") | [Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"FIFA Club World Cup\") [Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup \"FIFA Intercontinental Cup\") ([African–Asian–Pacific Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/African%E2%80%93Asian%E2%80%93Pacific_Cup \"African–Asian–Pacific Cup\"), [Derby of the Americas](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Derby_of_the_Americas \"Derby of the Americas\"), [Challenger Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Challenger_Cup \"FIFA Challenger Cup\")) |   |\n| Africa |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| [CAF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Confederation_of_African_Football \"Confederation of African Football\") | [Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CAF_Champions_League \"CAF Champions League\") [Confederation Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CAF_Confederation_Cup \"CAF Confederation Cup\") [Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CAF_Super_Cup \"CAF Super Cup\") Defunct [Football League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/African_Football_League \"African Football League\") [Cup Winners' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/African_Cup_Winners%27_Cup \"African Cup Winners' Cup\") [CAF Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CAF_Cup \"CAF Cup\") |   |\n| Regional | [UNAF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UNAF_Club_Cup \"UNAF Club Cup\") [Kagame Interclub Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kagame_Interclub_Cup \"Kagame Interclub Cup\") Defunct [North African Cup of Champions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_African_Cup_of_Champions \"North African Cup of Champions\") [North African Cup Winners Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_African_Cup_Winners_Cup \"North African Cup Winners Cup\") [North African Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_African_Super_Cup \"North African Super Cup\") [Maghreb Champions Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maghreb_Champions_Cup \"Maghreb Champions Cup\") [Maghreb Cup Winners Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maghreb_Cup_Winners_Cup \"Maghreb Cup Winners Cup\") [WAFU](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_African_Club_Championship \"West African Club Championship\") |   |\n| Asia |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| [AFC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Football_Confederation \"Asian Football Confederation\") | [Champions League Elite](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Champions_League_Elite \"AFC Champions League Elite\") [Champions League Two](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Champions_League_Two \"AFC Champions League Two\") [Challenge League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Challenge_League \"AFC Challenge League\") Defunct [Cup Winners' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Cup_Winners%27_Cup \"Asian Cup Winners' Cup\") [Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_Super_Cup \"Asian Super Cup\") |   |\n| Regional | [ASEAN](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ASEAN_Club_Championship \"ASEAN Club Championship\") [Marianas Club Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marianas_Club_Championship \"Marianas Club Championship\") [SAFF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SAFF_Club_Championship \"SAFF Club Championship\") |   |\n| Europe |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| [UEFA](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA \"UEFA\") | [Champions League]() [Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") [Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\") [Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Super_Cup \"UEFA Super Cup\") Defunct [Cup Winners' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Cup_Winners%27_Cup \"UEFA Cup Winners' Cup\") [Intertoto Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Intertoto_Cup \"UEFA Intertoto Cup\") |   |\n| North, Central America & the Caribbean |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| [CONCACAF](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF \"CONCACAF\") | [Champions Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF_Champions_Cup \"CONCACAF Champions Cup\") Defunct [Cup Winners Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF_Cup_Winners_Cup \"CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup\") [CONCACAF League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF_League \"CONCACAF League\") [Campeonato Centroamericano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Campeonato_Centroamericano \"Campeonato Centroamericano\") |   |\n| Regional | [Central American Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF_Central_American_Cup \"CONCACAF Central American Cup\") [Caribbean Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF_Caribbean_Cup \"CONCACAF Caribbean Cup\") [Caribbean Club Shield](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CFU_Club_Shield \"CFU Club Shield\") [Campeones Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Campeones_Cup \"Campeones Cup\") [Leagues Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leagues_Cup \"Leagues Cup\") Defunct [Caribbean Club Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONCACAF_Caribbean_Club_Championship \"CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championship\") [UNCAF Interclub Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UNCAF_Interclub_Cup \"UNCAF Interclub Cup\") [SuperLiga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_American_SuperLiga \"North American SuperLiga\") |   |\n| Oceania |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| [OFC](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oceania_Football_Confederation \"Oceania Football Confederation\") | [Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OFC_Men%27s_Champions_League \"OFC Men's Champions League\") [Professional League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OFC_Professional_League \"OFC Professional League\") (planned) Defunct [Cup Winners' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oceania_Cup_Winners%27_Cup \"Oceania Cup Winners' Cup\") [President's Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OFC_President%27s_Cup \"OFC President's Cup\") |   |\n| South America |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| [CONMEBOL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CONMEBOL \"CONMEBOL\") | [Copa Libertadores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Libertadores \"Copa Libertadores\") [Copa Sudamericana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Sudamericana \"Copa Sudamericana\") [Recopa Sudamericana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Recopa_Sudamericana \"Recopa Sudamericana\") Defunct [Copa CONMEBOL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_CONMEBOL \"Copa CONMEBOL\") [Copa Ganadores de Copa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Ganadores_de_Copa \"Copa Ganadores de Copa\") [Supercopa Libertadores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Supercopa_Libertadores \"Supercopa Libertadores\") [Copa Master de CONMEBOL](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Master_de_CONMEBOL \"Copa Master de CONMEBOL\") [Copa Master de Supercopa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Master_de_Supercopa \"Copa Master de Supercopa\") [Copa de Oro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_de_Oro \"Copa de Oro\") |   |\n| Regional | Defunct [Copa Merconorte](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Merconorte \"Copa Merconorte\") [Copa Mercosur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Mercosur \"Copa Mercosur\") |   |\n| Intercontinental |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| Arab | [Arab Club Champions Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arab_Club_Champions_Cup \"Arab Club Champions Cup\") Defunct [Arab Cup Winners' Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arab_Cup_Winners%27_Cup \"Arab Cup Winners' Cup\") [Arab Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arab_Super_Cup \"Arab Super Cup\") |   |\n| Africa & Asia | Defunct [Afro-Asian Club Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Afro-Asian_Club_Championship \"Afro-Asian Club Championship\") |   |\n| Europe & South America | [Under-20 Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Under-20_Intercontinental_Cup \"Under-20 Intercontinental Cup\") [UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA%E2%80%93CONMEBOL_Club_Challenge \"UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge\") Defunct [Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\") |   |\n| Pan American | Defunct [Copa Interamericana](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Interamericana \"Copa Interamericana\") |   |\n| *See also: [International women's club football](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:International_women%27s_club_football \"Template:International women's club football\")* |   |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Template:Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Template talk:Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\")[Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\") |   |   |\n| Two-legged editions | [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_Intercontinental_Cup \"1960 Intercontinental Cup\") [1961](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961_Intercontinental_Cup \"1961 Intercontinental Cup\") [1962](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962_Intercontinental_Cup \"1962 Intercontinental Cup\") [1963](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963_Intercontinental_Cup \"1963 Intercontinental Cup\") [1964](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964_Intercontinental_Cup \"1964 Intercontinental Cup\") [1965](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965_Intercontinental_Cup \"1965 Intercontinental Cup\") [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966_Intercontinental_Cup \"1966 Intercontinental Cup\") [1967](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967_Intercontinental_Cup \"1967 Intercontinental Cup\") [1968](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968_Intercontinental_Cup \"1968 Intercontinental Cup\") [1969](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969_Intercontinental_Cup \"1969 Intercontinental Cup\") [1970](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970_Intercontinental_Cup \"1970 Intercontinental Cup\") [1971](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971_Intercontinental_Cup \"1971 Intercontinental Cup\") [1972](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972_Intercontinental_Cup \"1972 Intercontinental Cup\") [1973](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973_Intercontinental_Cup \"1973 Intercontinental Cup\") [1974](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974_Intercontinental_Cup \"1974 Intercontinental Cup\") ~~1975~~ [1976](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976_Intercontinental_Cup \"1976 Intercontinental Cup\") [1977](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977_Intercontinental_Cup \"1977 Intercontinental Cup\") ~~1978~~ [1979](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979_Intercontinental_Cup \"1979 Intercontinental Cup\") | [![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d8\/Trofeo_Copa_Intercontinental_1960-2004.png\/60px-Trofeo_Copa_Intercontinental_1960-2004.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Trofeo_Copa_Intercontinental_1960-2004.png) |\n| Single match editions | [1973](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973_Intercontinental_Cup \"1973 Intercontinental Cup\") [1980](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980_Intercontinental_Cup \"1980 Intercontinental Cup\") [1981](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981_Intercontinental_Cup \"1981 Intercontinental Cup\") [1982](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982_Intercontinental_Cup \"1982 Intercontinental Cup\") [1983](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983_Intercontinental_Cup \"1983 Intercontinental Cup\") [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_Intercontinental_Cup \"1984 Intercontinental Cup\") [1985](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985_Intercontinental_Cup \"1985 Intercontinental Cup\") [1986](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986_Intercontinental_Cup \"1986 Intercontinental Cup\") [1987](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987_Intercontinental_Cup \"1987 Intercontinental Cup\") [1988](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988_Intercontinental_Cup \"1988 Intercontinental Cup\") [1989](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989_Intercontinental_Cup \"1989 Intercontinental Cup\") [1990](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990_Intercontinental_Cup \"1990 Intercontinental Cup\") [1991](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991_Intercontinental_Cup \"1991 Intercontinental Cup\") [1992](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992_Intercontinental_Cup \"1992 Intercontinental Cup\") [1993](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993_Intercontinental_Cup \"1993 Intercontinental Cup\") [1994](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994_Intercontinental_Cup \"1994 Intercontinental Cup\") [1995](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995_Intercontinental_Cup \"1995 Intercontinental Cup\") [1996](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996_Intercontinental_Cup \"1996 Intercontinental Cup\") [1997](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997_Intercontinental_Cup \"1997 Intercontinental Cup\") [1998](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998_Intercontinental_Cup \"1998 Intercontinental Cup\") [1999](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999_Intercontinental_Cup \"1999 Intercontinental Cup\") [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_Intercontinental_Cup \"2000 Intercontinental Cup\") [2001](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001_Intercontinental_Cup \"2001 Intercontinental Cup\") [2002](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002_Intercontinental_Cup \"2002 Intercontinental Cup\") [2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003_Intercontinental_Cup \"2003 Intercontinental Cup\") [2004](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004_Intercontinental_Cup \"2004 Intercontinental Cup\") |   |\n| Qualification | [CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Libertadores \"Copa Libertadores\") [UEFA Champions League]() |   |\n| Related competitions |   |   |\n|   |   |   |\n| Predecessors | [Copa Rio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copa_Rio_\\(international_tournament\\) \"Copa Rio (international tournament)\") [Small Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Small_Club_World_Cup \"Small Club World Cup\") [International Soccer League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Soccer_League \"International Soccer League\") |   |\n| Supercup | [Champions' Supercup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Champions%27_Supercup \"Intercontinental Champions' Supercup\") |   |\n| Successors | [FIFA Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"FIFA Club World Cup\") (2000–2001, 2005–present) [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup \"FIFA Intercontinental Cup\") (2024–present) [U20 Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Under-20_Intercontinental_Cup \"Under-20 Intercontinental Cup\") (2022–present) |   |\n| [Goalscorers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Intercontinental_Cup_goalscorers \"List of Intercontinental Cup goalscorers\") [Records and statistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Cup_records_and_statistics \"Intercontinental Cup records and statistics\") [List of matches](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Intercontinental_Cup_\\(football\\)_matches \"List of Intercontinental Cup (football) matches\") [Winning managers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Intercontinental_Cup_winning_managers \"List of Intercontinental Cup winning managers\") [World champion clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_world_champion_football_clubs \"List of world champion football clubs\") |   |   |\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"Template:FIFA Club World Cup\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"Template talk:FIFA Club World Cup\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"Special:EditPage\/Template:FIFA Club World Cup\")[FIFA Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"FIFA Club World Cup\") |   |   |\n| Predecessor: [Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Intercontinental_Cup_\\(1960%E2%80%932004\\) \"Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)\") (1960–2004) Related: [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup \"FIFA Intercontinental Cup\") (2024–present) |   |   |\n| Tournaments | [Brazil 2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_FIFA_Club_World_Championship \"2000 FIFA Club World Championship\") ~~[Spain 2001](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001_FIFA_Club_World_Championship \"2001 FIFA Club World Championship\")~~ [Japan 2005](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005_FIFA_Club_World_Championship \"2005 FIFA Club World Championship\") [Japan 2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2006 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Japan 2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2007 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Japan 2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2008 FIFA Club World Cup\") [UAE 2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2009 FIFA Club World Cup\") [UAE 2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2010 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Japan 2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2011 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Japan 2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2012 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Morocco 2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2013 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Morocco 2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2014 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Japan 2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2015 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Japan 2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2016 FIFA Club World Cup\") [UAE 2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2017 FIFA Club World Cup\") [UAE 2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2018 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Qatar 2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2019 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Qatar 2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2020 FIFA Club World Cup\") [UAE 2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2021 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Morocco 2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2022 FIFA Club World Cup\") [Saudi Arabia 2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2023 FIFA Club World Cup\") [United States 2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2025 FIFA Club World Cup\") [*TBD 2029*](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2029_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"2029 FIFA Club World Cup\") |   |\n| Qualification | [2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_qualification \"2025 FIFA Club World Cup qualification\") |   |\n| [Finals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_finals \"List of FIFA Club World Cup finals\") | [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_final \"2000 FIFA Club World Championship final\") ~~2001~~ [2005](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_final \"2005 FIFA Club World Championship final\") [2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2006 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2007 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2008 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2009 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2010 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2011 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2012 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2013 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2014 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2015 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2016 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2017 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2018 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2019 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2020 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2021 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2022 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2023 FIFA Club World Cup final\") [2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final \"2025 FIFA Club World Cup final\") |   |\n| Squads | [2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_squads \"2000 FIFA Club World Championship squads\") ~~2001~~ [2005](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_squads \"2005 FIFA Club World Championship squads\") [2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2006 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2007 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2008 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2009 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2010 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2011 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2012 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2013 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2014 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2015 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2016 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2017 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2018 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2019 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2020 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2021 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2022 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2023](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2023 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") [2025](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads \"2025 FIFA Club World Cup squads\") |   |\n| Statistics | [Awards](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup_awards \"FIFA Club World Cup awards\") [Hat-tricks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_hat-tricks \"List of FIFA Club World Cup hat-tricks\") [Historical table](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Historical_table_of_the_FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"Historical table of the FIFA Club World Cup\") [Participants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_participants \"List of FIFA Club World Cup participants\") [Records and statistics](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup_records_and_statistics \"FIFA Club World Cup records and statistics\") [Winning managers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_winning_managers \"List of FIFA Club World Cup winning managers\") [World champion clubs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_world_champion_football_clubs \"List of world champion football clubs\") |   |\n| ![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/96\/Symbol_category_class.svg\/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) [Category](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"Category:FIFA Club World Cup\") 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Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEV_Challenge_Cup \"CEV Challenge Cup\") Women [Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEV_Women%27s_Champions_League \"CEV Women's Champions League\") [CEV Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Women%27s_CEV_Cup \"Women's CEV Cup\") [Challenge Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CEV_Women%27s_Challenge_Cup \"CEV Women's Challenge Cup\") Men and Women [CEV Beach Volley European Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=CEV_Beach_Volley_European_Cup&action=edit&redlink=1 \"CEV Beach Volley European Cup (page does not exist)\") [CEV Beach Volley League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=CEV_Beach_Volley_League&action=edit&redlink=1 \"CEV Beach Volley League (page does not exist)\") |   |\n| [Handball](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Handball \"Handball\") | Men [Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EHF_Champions_League \"EHF Champions League\") [European 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Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Conference_Cup \"European Aquatics Conference Cup\") [Challenger Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Challenger_Cup \"European Aquatics Challenger Cup\") [Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Super_Cup \"European Aquatics Super Cup\") Women [Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Women%27s_Champions_League \"European Aquatics Women's Champions League\") [Euro Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Women%27s_Euro_Cup \"European Aquatics Women's Euro Cup\") [Conference Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Women%27s_Conference_Cup \"European Aquatics Women's Conference Cup\") [Challenger Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Women%27s_Challenger_Cup \"European Aquatics Women's Challenger Cup\") [Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Aquatics_Women%27s_Super_Cup \"European Aquatics Women's Super Cup\") |   |\n| [Rugby union](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rugby_union \"Rugby union\") | Men [European Rugby Champions Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Rugby_Champions_Cup \"European Rugby Champions Cup\") [EPCR Challenge Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EPCR_Challenge_Cup \"EPCR Challenge Cup\") [Rugby Europe Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rugby_Europe_Super_Cup \"Rugby Europe Super Cup\") |   |\n| [Ice hockey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ice_hockey \"Ice hockey\") | Men [Champions Hockey League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Champions_Hockey_League \"Champions Hockey League\") [Continental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IIHF_Continental_Cup \"IIHF Continental Cup\") Women [Champions Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IIHF_European_Women%27s_Champions_Cup \"IIHF European Women's Champions Cup\") [European Women's Hockey League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Women%27s_Hockey_League \"European 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The competition begins with a [round robin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Round-robin_tournament \"Round-robin tournament\") league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the [FIFA World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_World_Cup \"FIFA World Cup\") and the [UEFA European Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_European_Championship \"UEFA European Championship\"). It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations.\n\nIntroduced [in 1955](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\") as the **European Champion Clubs' Cup** ([French](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_language \"French language\"): *Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens*), and commonly known as the **European Cup**, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) While only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by [coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\") provide four teams each by default,[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2) with a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-3)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-4) Clubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") competition, and since 2021, for the third-tier [UEFA Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\").[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEL2-5)\n\nIn its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Matches-6) The winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the [UEFA Super Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Super_Cup \"UEFA Super Cup\"), the [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup \"FIFA Intercontinental Cup\") and the [FIFA Club World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_Club_World_Cup \"FIFA Club World Cup\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEFA_Super_Cup-7)[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-FIFA_Club_World_Cup-8)\n\nSpanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins), Italy (12 wins), Germany (8 wins), Netherlands (6 wins) and Portugal (4 wins).[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-9) England has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 24 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10) Since the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, only two top-tier football clubs outside the [Big Five](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Big_Five_\\(association_football\\) \"Big Five (association football)\") European nations ([Spain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/La_Liga \"La Liga\"), [England](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Premier_League \"Premier League\"), [Italy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Serie_A \"Serie A\"), [Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bundesliga \"Bundesliga\") and [France](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ligue_1 \"Ligue 1\")) have also reached the final: [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") ([2003–04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\")) and [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") ([1994–95](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\") and [1995–96](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\")).\n\n[Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") is the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Madrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions).[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Only one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to their tournament victory: [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") in the [2019–20](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") season.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-12) [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") are the current European champions, having beaten [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") 5–0 in the [2025 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2025 UEFA Champions League final\") for their first ever title.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-13)\n\nHistory\n\n| Season | Winners |\n|---|---|\n| European Cup |   |\n| [1955–56](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [1956–57](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (2) |\n| [1957–58](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (3) |\n| [1958–59](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (4) |\n| [1959–60](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (5) |\n| [1960–61](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") |\n| [1961–62](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") (2) |\n| [1962–63](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") |\n| [1963–64](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") |\n| [1964–65](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") (2) |\n| [1965–66](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/33\/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (6) |\n| [1966–67](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup \"1966–67 European Cup\") | [![Scotland](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/10\/Flag_of_Scotland.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_Football_Association \"Scottish Football Association\") [Celtic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_F.C. \"Celtic F.C.\") |\n| [1967–68](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") |\n| [1968–69](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (2) |\n| [1969–70](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Feyenoord](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feyenoord \"Feyenoord\") |\n| [1970–71](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") |\n| [1971–72](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup \"1971–72 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") (2) |\n| [1972–73](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup \"1972–73 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") (3) |\n| [1973–74](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup \"1973–74 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") |\n| [1974–75](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup \"1974–75 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (2) |\n| [1975–76](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup \"1975–76 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (3) |\n| [1976–77](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup \"1976–77 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") |\n| [1977–78](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup \"1977–78 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (2) |\n| [1978–79](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup \"1978–79 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") |\n| [1979–80](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup \"1979–80 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\") (2) |\n| [1980–81](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup \"1980–81 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (3) |\n| [1981–82](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Aston Villa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aston_Villa_F.C. \"Aston Villa F.C.\") |\n| [1982–83](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup \"1982–83 European Cup\") | [![West Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Hamburger SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger_SV \"Hamburger SV\") |\n| [1983–84](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup \"1983–84 European Cup\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (4) |\n| [1984–85](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup \"1984–85 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") |\n| [1985–86](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup \"1985–86 European Cup\") | [![Romania](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/cb\/Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romanian_Football_Federation \"Romanian Football Federation\") [Steaua București](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FCSB \"FCSB\") |\n| [1986–87](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup \"1986–87 European Cup\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") |\n| [1987–88](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup \"1987–88 European Cup\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") |\n| [1988–89](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (3) |\n| [1989–90](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (4) |\n| [1990–91](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup \"1990–91 European Cup\") | [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/61\/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia \"Football Association of Yugoslavia\") [Red Star Belgrade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_Star_Belgrade \"Red Star Belgrade\") |\n| [1991–92](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup \"1991–92 European Cup\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") |\n| UEFA Champions League |   |\n| [1992–93](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League \"1992–93 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Olympique de Marseille](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_de_Marseille \"Olympique de Marseille\") |\n| [1993–94](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (5) |\n| [1994–95](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Netherlands](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/20\/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg\/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association \"Royal Dutch Football Association\") [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") (4) |\n| [1995–96](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League \"1995–96 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Juventus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juventus_FC \"Juventus FC\") (2) |\n| [1996–97](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\") |\n| [1997–98](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (7) |\n| [1998–99](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League \"1998–99 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (2) |\n| [1999–2000](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League \"1999–2000 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (8) |\n| [2000–01](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League \"2000–01 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (4) |\n| [2001–02](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League \"2001–02 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (9) |\n| [2002–03](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/41\/Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (6) |\n| [2003–04](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League \"2003–04 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Portugal](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a8\/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portuguese_Football_Federation \"Portuguese Football Federation\") [Porto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Porto \"FC Porto\") (2) |\n| [2004–05](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League \"2004–05 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (5) |\n| [2005–06](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (2) |\n| [2006–07](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (7) |\n| [2007–08](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") (3) |\n| [2008–09](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (3) |\n| [2009–10](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League \"2009–10 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") (3) |\n| [2010–11](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (4) |\n| [2011–12](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") |\n| [2012–13](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (5) |\n| [2013–14](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (10) |\n| [2014–15](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") (5) |\n| [2015–16](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (11) |\n| [2016–17](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (12) |\n| [2017–18](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (13) |\n| [2018–19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League \"2018–19 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") (6) |\n| [2019–20](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Germany](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/ba\/Flag_of_Germany.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Football_Association \"German Football Association\") [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") (6) |\n| [2020–21](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") (2) |\n| [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (14) |\n| [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") |\n| [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (15) |\n| [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n| [2025–26](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") | TBD |\n\nThe first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the [1895 World Championship](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1895_World_Championship_\\(football\\) \"1895 World Championship (football)\"), when English champions [Sunderland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sunderland_A.F.C. \"Sunderland A.F.C.\") beat Scottish champions [Heart of Midlothian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C. \"Heart of Midlothian F.C.\") 5–3.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-14) The first pan-European tournament was the [Challenge Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Challenge_Cup_\\(Austria-Hungary\\) \"Challenge Cup (Austria-Hungary)\"), a competition between clubs in the [Austro-Hungarian Empire](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Austria-Hungary \"Austria-Hungary\").[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-15) Three years later, in 1900, the champions of [Belgium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belgium \"Belgium\"), [Netherlands](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Netherlands \"Netherlands\") and [Switzerland](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Switzerland \"Switzerland\"), which were the only existing leagues in continental Europe at the time, participated in the [Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coupe_Van_der_Straeten_Ponthoz \"Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz\"), thus being dubbed as the \"club championship of the continent\" by the local newspapers.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-16)[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-17)\n\nThe [Mitropa Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mitropa_Cup \"Mitropa Cup\"), a competition modelled after the Challenge Cup, was created in 1927, an idea of Austrian [Hugo Meisl](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hugo_Meisl \"Hugo Meisl\"), and played between Central European clubs.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-18) In 1930, the [Coupe des Nations](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coupe_des_Nations \"Coupe des Nations\") (lit. 'Nations Cup'), the first attempt to create a cup for national champion clubs of Europe, was played and organised by Swiss club [Servette](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Servette_FC \"Servette FC\").[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) Held in [Geneva](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geneva \"Geneva\"), it brought together ten champions from across the continent. The tournament was won by [Újpest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%9Ajpest_FC \"Újpest FC\") of Hungary.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) [Latin European](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Romance-speaking_Europe \"Romance-speaking Europe\") nations came together to form the [Latin Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Latin_Cup \"Latin Cup\") in 1949.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20)\n\nAfter receiving reports from his journalists over the highly successful [South American Championship of Champions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_American_Championship_of_Champions \"South American Championship of Champions\") of 1948, [Gabriel Hanot](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gabriel_Hanot \"Gabriel Hanot\"), editor of *[L'Équipe](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/L%27%C3%89quipe \"L'Équipe\")*, began proposing the creation of a continent-wide tournament.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-21) In interviews, [Jacques Ferran](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacques_Ferran \"Jacques Ferran\") (one of the founders of the European Champions Cup, together with Gabriel Hanot),[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-22) said that the South American Championship of Champions was the inspiration for the European Champions Cup.[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-23) After [Stan Cullis](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stan_Cullis \"Stan Cullis\") declared [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C. \"Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.\") \"Champions of the World\" following a successful run of friendlies in the 1950s, in particular [a 3–2 friendly victory](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C._v_Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC \"Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. v Budapest Honvéd FC\") against [Budapest Honvéd](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC \"Budapest Honvéd FC\"), Hanot finally managed to convince UEFA to put into practice such a tournament.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) It was conceived in Paris in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1)\n\n1955–1967: Beginnings\n\nThe first European Cup took place during the [1955–56](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\") season.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) Sixteen teams participated (some by invitation): [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (Italy), [AGF Aarhus](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aarhus_Gymnastikforening \"Aarhus Gymnastikforening\") (Denmark), [Anderlecht](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/R.S.C._Anderlecht \"R.S.C. Anderlecht\") (Belgium), [Djurgården](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Djurg%C3%A5rdens_IF_Fotboll \"Djurgårdens IF Fotboll\") (Sweden), [Gwardia Warszawa](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gwardia_Warszawa \"Gwardia Warszawa\") (Poland), [Hibernian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hibernian_F.C. \"Hibernian F.C.\") (Scotland), [Partizan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FK_Partizan \"FK Partizan\") ([Yugoslavia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Socialist_Federative_Republic_of_Yugoslavia \"Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia\")), [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") (Netherlands), [Rapid Wien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SK_Rapid_Wien \"SK Rapid Wien\") (Austria), [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") (Spain), [Rot-Weiss Essen](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rot-Weiss_Essen \"Rot-Weiss Essen\") ([West Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_Germany \"West Germany\")), [Saarbrücken](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1._FC_Saarbr%C3%BCcken \"1. FC Saarbrücken\") ([Saar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saar_\\(protectorate\\) \"Saar (protectorate)\")), [Servette](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Servette_FC \"Servette FC\") (Switzerland), [Sporting CP](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sporting_CP \"Sporting CP\") (Portugal), [Reims](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stade_de_Reims \"Stade de Reims\") (France) and [Vörös Lobogó](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MTK_Budapest_FC \"MTK Budapest FC\") (Hungary).[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)\n\nThe first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The first goal in European Cup history was scored by [João Baptista Martins](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jo%C3%A3o_Baptista_Martins \"João Baptista Martins\") of Sporting CP.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The inaugural final took place at the [Parc des Princes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parc_des_Princes \"Parc des Princes\") between Stade de Reims and Real Madrid on 13 June 1956.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) The Spanish squad came back from behind to win 4–3 thanks to goals from [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano \"Alfredo Di Stéfano\") and [Marquitos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcos_Alonso_Imaz \"Marcos Alonso Imaz\"), as well as two goals from [Héctor Rial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial \"Héctor Rial\").[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) Real Madrid successfully defended the trophy [next season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\") in their home stadium, the [Santiago Bernabéu](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Santiago_Bernab%C3%A9u_Stadium \"Santiago Bernabéu Stadium\"), against [Fiorentina](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ACF_Fiorentina \"ACF Fiorentina\").[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) After a scoreless first half, Real Madrid scored twice in six minutes to defeat the Italians.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) In [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), Milan failed to capitalise after going ahead on the scoreline twice, only for Real Madrid to equalise.[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30) The final, held in [Heysel Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/King_Baudouin_Stadium \"King Baudouin Stadium\"), went to extra time where [Francisco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Francisco_Gento \"Francisco Gento\") scored the game-winning goal to allow Real Madrid to retain the title for the third consecutive season.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/de\/Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png\/250px-Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_\\(cropped\\).png)\n\n[Alfredo Di Stéfano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano \"Alfredo Di Stéfano\") (pictured in 1959) led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup titles between 1956 and 1960.\n\nIn a rematch of the first final, Real Madrid faced Stade Reims at the [Neckarstadion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MHPArena \"MHPArena\") for the [1959 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959_European_Cup_Final \"1959 European Cup Final\"), and won 2–0.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959S-31)[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959R-32) West German side [Eintracht Frankfurt](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eintracht_Frankfurt \"Eintracht Frankfurt\") became the first team not to compete in the Latin cup to reach the European Cup final.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20)[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) The [1960 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960_European_Cup_Final \"1960 European Cup Final\") holds the record for the most goals scored, with Real Madrid beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 at [Hampden Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hampden_Park \"Hampden Park\"), courtesy of four goals by [Ferenc Puskás](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ferenc_Pusk%C3%A1s \"Ferenc Puskás\") and a [hat-trick](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hat-trick \"Hat-trick\") by Alfredo Di Stéfano.[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) This was Real Madrid's fifth consecutive title, a record that still stands today.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10)\n\nReal Madrid's reign ended in the [1960–61 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup \"1960–61 European Cup\") when [bitter rivals](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/El_Cl%C3%A1sico \"El Clásico\") [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") dethroned them in the first round.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36) Barcelona were defeated in the final by Portuguese side [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") 3–2 at the [Wankdorf Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wankdorf_Stadium \"Wankdorf Stadium\").[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\\[36\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36)[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37) Reinforced by [Eusébio](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eus%C3%A9bio \"Eusébio\"), Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 at the [Olympic Stadium](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympic_Stadium_\\(Amsterdam\\) \"Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)\") in Amsterdam and kept the title for a [second consecutive season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup \"1961–62 European Cup\").[\\[37\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37)[\\[38\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962S-38)[\\[39\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962R-39) Benfica wanted to repeat Real Madrid's successful run of the 1950s after reaching the showpiece event of the [1962–63 European Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup \"1962–63 European Cup\"), but a brace from Brazilian-Italian [José Altafini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Altafini \"José Altafini\") at [Wembley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wembley_Stadium_\\(1923\\) \"Wembley Stadium (1923)\") gave the spoils to Milan, making the trophy leave the [Iberian Peninsula](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Iberian_Peninsula \"Iberian Peninsula\") for the first time ever.[\\[40\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963S-40)[\\[41\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963R-41)[\\[42\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-ACMilan1963-42)\n\n[Inter Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Inter_Milan \"Inter Milan\") beat an ageing Real Madrid 3–1 at the [Ernst-Happel-Stadion](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ernst-Happel-Stadion \"Ernst-Happel-Stadion\") to win the [1963–64 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup \"1963–64 European Cup\") and replicate their local-rival's success.[\\[43\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964S-43)[\\[44\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964R-44)[\\[45\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1964-45) The title stayed in Milan for the [third year in a row](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup \"1964–65 European Cup\") after Inter beat Benfica 1–0 at their home ground, the [San Siro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/San_Siro \"San Siro\").[\\[46\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965S-46)[\\[47\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965R-47)[\\[48\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1965-48) Under the leadership of [Jock Stein](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jock_Stein \"Jock Stein\"), Scottish club [Celtic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Celtic_F.C. \"Celtic F.C.\") beat Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final to become the first British club to win the European Cup.[\\[49\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-49)[\\[50\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-50) The Celtic players that day, all of whom were born within 30 miles (48 km) of Glasgow, subsequently became known as the \"[Lisbon Lions](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lisbon_Lions \"Lisbon Lions\")\".[\\[51\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-51)\n\n1968–1976\n\nThe [1967–68 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup \"1967–68 European Cup\") saw [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") become the first English team to win the European Cup, beating two-times winners [Benfica](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/S.L._Benfica \"S.L. Benfica\") 4–1 in the final.[\\[52\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-52) In the [1968–69 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup \"1968–69 European Cup\"), [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") became the first Dutch team to reach the European Cup final, but they were beaten 4–1 by Milan, who claimed their second European Cup, with [Pierino Prati](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pierino_Prati \"Pierino Prati\") scoring a hat-trick.[\\[53\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-53)\n\nThe [1969–70 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup \"1969–70 European Cup\") saw the first Dutch winners of the competition. [Feyenoord](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Feyenoord \"Feyenoord\") knocked out the defending champions, Milan in the second round,[\\[54\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-54) before beating Celtic in the [final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970_European_Cup_Final \"1970 European Cup Final\").[\\[55\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-55) In the [1970–71 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup \"1970–71 European Cup\"), Ajax won the title, beating Greek side [Panathinaikos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panathinaikos_F.C. \"Panathinaikos F.C.\") in the final.[\\[56\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-56) The season saw a number of changes, with [penalty shoot-outs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penalty_shoot-out_\\(association_football\\) \"Penalty shoot-out (association football)\") being introduced, and the [away goals rule](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Away_goals_rule \"Away goals rule\") being changed so that it would be used in all rounds except the final.[\\[57\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-57) It was also the first time a Greek team reached the final, as well as the first season that Real Madrid failed to qualify, having finished sixth in [La Liga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/La_Liga \"La Liga\") the previous season.[\\[58\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-58) Ajax went on to win the competition three years in a row (1971 to 1973), which [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") emulated from 1974 to 1976.\n\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from the Netherlands and West Germany, who together won 7 back-to-back European Cups between 1970 and 1976.\n\n1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/3\/36\/Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg\/250px-Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup,_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg)\n\n[Johan Cruyff](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johan_Cruyff \"Johan Cruyff\") (pictured in 1972) won the European Cup three times in a row with [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\").\n\n[Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") won their first two titles in 1977 and 1978.[\\[59\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-59) The following seasons saw victories in 1978–79 and 1979–80 for Brian Clough's [Nottingham Forest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. \"Nottingham Forest F.C.\"). The following year Liverpool won their third title before Aston Villa continued the sense of English dominance in [1982](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup \"1981–82 European Cup\"). In 1982–83, [Hamburger SV](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger_SV \"Hamburger SV\") broke the English dominance. Liverpool regained it in 1983–84 before losing to Juventus (1984–85). All English clubs were banned for five years (Liverpool for six years) following the [1985 European Cup final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1985_European_Cup_final \"1985 European Cup final\") due to the [Heysel Stadium disaster](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heysel_Stadium_disaster \"Heysel Stadium disaster\").\n\nFollowing the five-year ban on English teams, [Steaua București](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FCSB \"FCSB\") won the European Cup in 1985–86, followed by Porto in 1986–87, [PSV Eindhoven](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSV_Eindhoven \"PSV Eindhoven\") in 1987–88; [AC Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") (2), [Red Star Belgrade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Red_Star_Belgrade \"Red Star Belgrade\") and [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Barcelona \"Barcelona\") became champions before the competition was re-formulated as the **UEFA Champions League**. The [1996-97 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\") was the final Champions League tournament in which only European league champions were allowed to compete; the tournament was won by [Borussia Dortmund](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borussia_Dortmund \"Borussia Dortmund\").\n\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from England between 1977 and 1984, winning seven European Cup finals, and later the dominance of Italian football clubs in the 1990s; in a nine-year period from 1989 to 1998, Italian clubs reached nine Champions League finals.\n\n1998–present: League expansion\n\nThe era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from Spain, who won 3 out of 5 finals from 1998–2002 and dominated the competition from 2014–18, with Real Madrid winning three back-to-back Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and England, who won 3 times between 2005–12 (as did Barcelona) and had 3 wins from 2018–23. From the expansion of the Champions League in 1997–98 to the 2023-4 final, Spanish clubs reached 17 finals and English clubs reached 16 finals.\n\nDuring the 2020 [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\"), the tournament was suspended in mid-March 2020 and resumed in August 2020.\n\nAnthem\n\n> \"Magic...it's magic above all else. When you hear the anthem it captivates you straight away.\"\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg\/250px-Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg)\n\nThe two teams line up for the [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem \"UEFA Champions League Anthem\") before each match and a flag of the Champions League \"starball\" logo is waved in the centre circle.\n\nThe UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply as \"Champions League\", was written by [Tony Britten](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tony_Britten \"Tony Britten\"), and is an adaptation of [George Frideric Handel](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Frideric_Handel \"George Frideric Handel\")'s 1727 anthem *[Zadok the Priest](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Zadok_the_Priest \"Zadok the Priest\")* (one of his [Coronation Anthems](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronation_Anthems_\\(Handel\\) \"Coronation Anthems (Handel)\")).[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61)[\\[62\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-62) UEFA commissioned Britten in 1992 to arrange an anthem, and the piece was performed by London's [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Philharmonic_Orchestra \"Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\") and sung by the [Academy of St. Martin in the Fields](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Academy_of_St._Martin_in_the_Fields \"Academy of St. Martin in the Fields\").[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61) Stating that \"the anthem is now almost as iconic as the trophy\", UEFA's official website adds it is \"known to set the hearts of many of the world's top footballers aflutter\".[\\[61\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61)\n\nThe chorus contains the three official languages used by UEFA: English, German, and French.[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63) The climactic moment is set to the exclamations 'Die Meister! Die Besten! Les Grandes Équipes! The Champions!'.[\\[64\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-64) The anthem's chorus is played before each UEFA Champions League game as the two teams are lined up, as well as at the beginning and end of television broadcasts of the matches. In addition to the anthem, there is also entrance music, which contains parts of the anthem itself, which is played as teams enter the field.[\\[65\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-65) The complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus.[\\[63\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63)\n\nSpecial vocal versions have been performed live at the Champions League final with lyrics in other languages, changing over to the host nation's language for the chorus. These versions were performed by [Andrea Bocelli](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andrea_Bocelli \"Andrea Bocelli\") (Italian; [Rome 2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2009 UEFA Champions League final\"), [Milan 2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2016 UEFA Champions League final\") and [Cardiff 2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2017 UEFA Champions League final\")), [Juan Diego Flores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Diego_Flores \"Juan Diego Flores\") (Spanish; [Madrid 2010](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2010 UEFA Champions League final\")), [All Angels](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/All_Angels \"All Angels\") ([Wembley 2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2011 UEFA Champions League final\")), [Jonas Kaufmann](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jonas_Kaufmann \"Jonas Kaufmann\") and [David Garrett](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Garrett_\\(musician\\) \"David Garrett (musician)\") ([Munich 2012](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2012 UEFA Champions League final\")) and [Mariza](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mariza \"Mariza\") ([Lisbon 2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2014 UEFA Champions League final\")). In the [2013 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2013 UEFA Champions League final\") at [Wembley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wembley_Stadium \"Wembley Stadium\"), the chorus was played twice. In the [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2018_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2018 UEFA Champions League final\") and [2019](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2019 UEFA Champions League final\") finals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played, by [2Cellos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2Cellos \"2Cellos\") (2018) and Asturia Girls (2019).[\\[66\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-66)[\\[67\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-67) In the [2023 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2023 UEFA Champions League final\"), held in Istanbul, Hungarian pianist [Ádám György](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%C3%81d%C3%A1m_Gy%C3%B6rgy \"Ádám György\") performed the piano version of the anthem.[\\[68\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-68) The anthem has been released commercially in its original version on [iTunes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ITunes \"ITunes\") and [Spotify](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spotify \"Spotify\") with the title of Champions League Theme. In 2018, composer [Hans Zimmer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hans_Zimmer \"Hans Zimmer\") remixed the anthem with rapper [Vince Staples](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vince_Staples \"Vince Staples\") for [EA Sports](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/EA_Sports \"EA Sports\")' video game *[FIFA 19](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_19 \"FIFA 19\")*, with it also featuring in the game's reveal trailer.[\\[69\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-69)\n\nBranding\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Adidas_Finale_20.jpg\/250px-Adidas_Finale_20.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Adidas_Finale_20.jpg)\n\nThe \"starball\" logo is incorporated into the design of the competition's official match ball, the [Adidas Finale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adidas_Finale \"Adidas Finale\").\n\nIn 1991, UEFA asked its commercial partner, Television Event and Media Marketing (TEAM), to help brand the Champions League. This resulted in the anthem, \"house colours\" of black and white or silver and a logo, and the \"starball\". The starball was created by Design Bridge, a London-based firm selected by TEAM after a competition.[\\[70\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-70) TEAM gives particular attention to detail in how the colours and starball are depicted at matches. According to TEAM, \"Irrespective of whether you are a spectator in Moscow or Milan, you will always see the same stadium dressing materials, the same opening ceremony featuring the 'starball' centre circle ceremony, and hear the same [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem \"UEFA Champions League Anthem\")\". Based on research it conducted, TEAM concluded that by 1999, \"the starball logo had achieved a recognition rate of 94 percent among fans\".[\\[71\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-71)\n\nFormat\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png\/960px-UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png)\n\nA map of UEFA countries whose teams have reached the league phase or group stage of the UEFA Champions League\n\nUEFA member state that has been represented in the league phase or group stage\n\nUEFA member state that has not been represented in the league phase or group stage\n\nQualification\n\nThe UEFA Champions League used to begin with a double [round-robin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Round-robin_tournament \"Round-robin tournament\") group stage of 32 teams until it evolved into a league phase of 36 teams, which is preceded by two qualification 'streams' for teams that do not receive direct entry to the tournament proper. The two streams are divided between teams qualified by virtue of being league champions, and those qualified by virtue of finishing second, third or fourth in their national championship.\n\nThe number of teams that each association enters into the UEFA Champions League is based upon the [UEFA coefficients](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient#Men's_association_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\") of the member associations. These coefficients are generated by the results of clubs representing each association during the previous five Champions League, [Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") and [Conference League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Conference_League \"UEFA Conference League\") seasons. The higher an association's coefficient, the more teams represent the association in the Champions League, and the fewer qualification rounds the association's teams must compete in.\n\nFive of the remaining seven qualifying places are granted to the winners of a four-round qualifying tournament between the remaining 43 or 44 national champions, within which those champions from associations with higher coefficients receive byes to later rounds. The other two are granted to the winners of a three-round qualifying tournament between ten and eleven clubs from the associations ranked 5–6 through 15, which have qualified based upon finishing second, third or fourth in their respective national league.\n\nIn addition to sporting criteria, any club must be licensed by its national association to participate in the Champions League. To obtain a licence, the club must meet certain stadium, infrastructure and finance requirements.\n\nIn [2005–06](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\"), Liverpool and [Artmedia Bratislava](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Petr%C5%BEalka \"FC Petržalka\") became the first teams to reach the Champions League group stage after playing in all three qualifying rounds. Real Madrid and Barcelona hold the record for the most appearances in the group stage, having qualified 29 times, followed by Bayern Munich on 28.[\\[72\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-72)\n\nBetween 1999 and 2008, no differentiation was made between champions and non-champions in qualification. The 16 top-ranked teams spread across the biggest domestic leagues qualified directly for the tournament group stage. Prior to this, three preliminary knockout qualifying rounds whittled down the remaining teams, with teams starting in different rounds.\n\nAn exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season. UEFA gave special dispensation for Liverpool to enter the Champions League, giving England five qualifiers.[\\[73\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-73) UEFA subsequently ruled that the defending champions qualify for the competition the following year regardless of their domestic league placing. However, for those leagues with four entrants in the Champions League, this meant that, if the Champions League winner fell outside of its domestic league's top four, it would qualify at the expense of the fourth-placed team in the league. Until 2015–16, no association could have more than four entrants in the Champions League.[\\[74\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-74) In May 2012, [Tottenham Hotspur](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. \"Tottenham Hotspur F.C.\") finished fourth in the [2011–12 Premier League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_Premier_League \"2011–12 Premier League\"), two places ahead of Chelsea, but failed to qualify for the [2012–13 Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"), after Chelsea won the [2012 final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_Final \"2012 UEFA Champions League Final\").[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75) Tottenham were demoted to the [2012–13 UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Europa_League \"2012–13 UEFA Europa League\").[\\[75\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75)\n\nIn May 2013,[\\[76\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Uefa-May2013a-76) it was decided that, starting from the [2015–16 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") (and continuing at least for the three-year cycle until the [2017–18 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\")), the winners of the previous season's [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") would qualify for the UEFA Champions League, entering at least the play-off round, and entering the group stage if the berth reserved for the Champions League title holders was not used. The previous limit of a maximum of four teams per association was increased to five, meaning that a fourth-placed team from one of the top three ranked associations would only have to be moved to the Europa League if both the Champions League and Europa League winners came from that association and both finished outside the top four of their domestic league.[\\[77\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2015AccessExplained-77) Starting from the 2018–19 season, the Europa League winner would receive automatic qualification for the Champions League group stage, with no additional entries required.[\\[78\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-78) Starting from the 2024–25 season, the two associations with the highest coefficients from the previous season would receive an extra Champions League spot (known as European Performance Spot) into the league phase. The Champions League and Europa League winners would not be able to fill the European Performance Spots, and they would still receive an additional spot if one or both came from the same top-five association and finished outside of the top four of their domestic league, though the fourth-placed team of the league would no longer go to the Europa League, thus increasing the maximum number of teams per association from five to seven.[\\[79\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-79)\n\nIn 2007, [Michel Platini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Michel_Platini \"Michel Platini\"), the UEFA president, had proposed taking one place from the three leagues with four entrants and allocating it to that nation's cup winners. This proposal was rejected in a vote at a UEFA Strategy Council meeting.[\\[80\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-80) In the same meeting, however, it was agreed that the third-placed team in the top three leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage, rather than entry into the third qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team would enter the play-off round for non-champions, guaranteeing an opponent from one of the top 15 leagues in Europe. This was part of Platini's plan to increase the number of teams qualifying directly into the group stage, while simultaneously increasing the number of teams from lower-ranked nations in the group stage.[\\[81\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-81) In the reforming plan for the 2018–21 cycle, which was announced in August 2016 and confirmed in December, the top four teams in the top four leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage.[\\[82\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-82)[\\[83\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-83)\n\nIn 2012, [Arsène Wenger](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ars%C3%A8ne_Wenger \"Arsène Wenger\") referred to qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four places in the [Premier League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Premier_League \"Premier League\") as the \"4th Place Trophy\". The phrase was coined after a pre-match conference when he was questioned about Arsenal's lack of a trophy after exiting the [FA Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FA_Cup \"FA Cup\"). He said \"The first trophy is to finish in the top four\".[\\[84\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-84) At Arsenal's 2012 AGM, Wenger was also quoted as saying: \"For me there are five trophies every season: Premier League, Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League...\"[\\[85\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-85)\n\nLeague phase and knockout phase\n\nBeginning with the 2024–25 season, UEFA changed the format of their three club competitions, abandoning the group stage in favour of an expanded league phase.[\\[86\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-86) The number of participating teams was increased from 32 to 36 teams. Teams are no longer divided into groups of four teams each but are ranked in a single table resembling the [Swiss-system tournament](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swiss-system_tournament \"Swiss-system tournament\") format.[\\[87\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-87)[\\[88\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-88)[\\[89\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-89) Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. For the draw of the league phase, teams are divided into four seeding pots according to their [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\"). Each team will play against two teams from each pot, one home and one away. The league phase is played from September to January, while the knockout phase begins in February, with matches predominantly played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.\n\nAfter the league phase, a two-legged knockout play-off round is played between teams finishing 9–16 (seeded) and 17–24 (unseeded) in the league phase. Teams finishing in the top eight of the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16 as seeded teams, while the eight winning teams from the knockout play-off round will enter the round of 16 draw as unseeded teams. Teams finishing 25th–36th place in the league phase and the eight losers of the knockout play-offs are eliminated from the competition and from European football since it is no longer possible to enter the Europa League from the league phase onwards.\n\nAfter the round of 16 the competition follows the traditional knockout format with quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged and without association draw protection) and then the final at a venue chosen prior to the season. The final is typically held in late May or early June.\n\nPrior to the 2024–25 season, there was a group stage of 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four.[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The draw to determine which teams entered each group was [seeded](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seed_\\(sports\\) \"Seed (sports)\") based on each team's [UEFA coefficient](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_coefficient \"UEFA coefficient\"), and no group could contain more than one club from each association. Each team played six group stage games, meeting the other three teams in its group home and away in a round-robin format.[\\[90\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The first place team and the runners-up from each group then progressed to the next round. The third-placed teams entered the Europa League's knockout round and the fourth-placed teams were eliminated from the competition.\n\nFor the next stage—the last 16—the winning team from one group played against the runners-up from another group, but teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other (see [random two-sided matching](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Random_two-sided_matching \"Random two-sided matching\")). From the quarter-finals onwards, the draw was entirely random, without association protection.[\\[91\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-91)\n\nThe group stage was played from September to December, whilst the knockout stage began in February, with matches usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The knockout ties were played in a two-legged format, with the exception of the final. In the [2019–20 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\"), due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\") the tournament was suspended for five months. The format of the remainder of the tournament was temporarily amended as a result, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being played as single match knockout ties at neutral venues in Lisbon, Portugal in the summer with the final taking place on 23 August 2020.[\\[92\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-92)\n\nDistribution\n\nThe following is the default access list.\n\n|   | Teams entering in this round | Teams advancing from the previous round |   |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| First qualifying round (32 teams) | 32 champions from associations 23–55 (except Liechtenstein) |   |   |\n| Second qualifying round | Champions Path (24 teams) | 8 champions from associations 15–22 | 16 winners from the first qualifying round |\n| League Path (6 teams) | 6 runners-up from associations 10–15 |   |   |\n| Third qualifying round | Champions Path (12 teams) |   | 12 winners from the second qualifying round (Champions Path) |\n| League Path (8 teams) | 3 runners-up from associations 7–9 1 third-placed team from association 6 1 fourth-placed team from association 5 | 3 winners from the second qualifying round (League Path) |   |\n| Play-off round | Champions Path (10 teams) | 4 champions from associations 11–14 | 6 winners from the third qualifying round (Champions Path) |\n| League Path (4 teams) |   | 4 winners from the third qualifying round (League Path) |   |\n| League phase (36 teams) | UEFA Champions League title holders [UEFA Europa League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Europa_League \"UEFA Europa League\") title holders 10 champions from associations 1–10 6 runners-up from associations 1–6 5 third-placed teams from associations 1–5 4 fourth-placed teams from associations 1–4 2 teams from associations with the highest 1-year association coefficient | 5 winners from the play-off round (Champions Path) 2 winners from the play-off round (League Path) |   |\n| Preliminary knockout round (16 teams) |   | 16 teams ranked from 9−24 in league phase |   |\n| Knockout phase (16 teams) |   | 8 Winners from previous play-off 8 Teams ranked from 1−8 in league phase |   |\n\nChanges will be made to the access list above if the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the tournament via their domestic leagues.\n\n- If the Champions League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best champions in qualifying rounds enter the league phase, and champions of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly.\n- If the Europa League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best club in qualifying rounds enters the league phase, except for the runners-up of associations 11–15, as they have a higher-ranked domestic team in the qualifiers, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly.\n- If the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the qualifying rounds via their domestic league, their spot in the qualifying rounds is vacated, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are promoted accordingly.\n\nPrizes\n\nTrophy and medals\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/c\/c5\/Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg\/250px-Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg)\n\nThe trophy\n\nEach year, the winning team is presented with the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the current version of which has been awarded since 1967. From the 1968–69 season and prior to the 2008–09 season any team that won the Champions League three years in a row or five times overall was awarded the official trophy permanently.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Each time a club achieved this, a new official trophy had to be forged for the following season.[\\[95\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-95) [Five clubs own a version of the official trophy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup#Clubs_awarded_the_trophy_permanently \"European Champion Clubs' Cup\"): Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan and Liverpool.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Since 2008, the official trophy has remained with UEFA and the clubs are awarded a replica.[\\[94\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94)\n\nThe current trophy is 74 cm (29 in) tall and made of silver, weighing 11 kg (24 lb). It was designed by Jürg Stadelmann, a jeweller from [Bern](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bern \"Bern\"), Switzerland, after the original was given to Real Madrid in 1966 in recognition of their six titles to date, and cost 10,000 [Swiss francs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Swiss_franc \"Swiss franc\").\n\n50 gold medals are presented to the Champions League winners, and 50 silver medals to the runners-up.[\\[96\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-96)\n\nPrize money\n\nStarting with the 2024–25 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows.[\\[97\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-97)\n\n- Play-off round: €4,290,000\n- Base fee for league phase: €18,620,000\n- League phase victory: €2,100,000\n- League phase draw: €700,000\n- Bonus based on league phase ranking: €275,000 - €9,900,000\n- League phase top 8: €2,000,000\n- League phase ranked 9 through 16: €1,000,000\n- Knockout round play-offs: €1,000,000\n- Round of 16: €11,000,000\n- Quarter-finals: €12,500,000\n- Semi-finals: €15,000,000\n- Runners-up: €18,500,000\n- Champions: €25,000,000\n\nA large part of the distributed revenue from the UEFA Champions League is linked to the \"market pool\", the distribution of which is determined by the value of the television market in each nation. For the 2019–20 season, [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_F.C. \"Paris Saint-Germain F.C.\"), who were the runners-up, earned nearly €126.8 million in total, of which €101.3 million was prize money, compared with the €125.46 million earned by Bayern Munich, who won the tournament and were awarded €112.96 million in prize money.[\\[98\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-98)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg\/250px-Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg)\n\nA can of [Heineken](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heineken \"Heineken\") with the branding of the [2011 UEFA Champions League final](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2011 UEFA Champions League final\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Cristiano_Ajax.jpg\/250px-Cristiano_Ajax.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cristiano_Ajax.jpg)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/14\/Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg\/250px-Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg)\n\nDuring the [2011–12 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League \"2011–12 UEFA Champions League\"), [bwin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bwin \"Bwin\") were the shirt sponsors for Real Madrid (left), however, the club were barred from wearing their bwin-sponsored jerseys when they played against [CSKA Moscow](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PFC_CSKA_Moscow \"PFC CSKA Moscow\") in Russia in February 2012, where [gambling](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gambling \"Gambling\") advertisements were banned (right).\n\nLike the [FIFA World Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FIFA_World_Cup \"FIFA World Cup\"), the UEFA Champions League is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations, in contrast to the single main sponsor typically found in national top-flight leagues. When the Champions League was created in 1992, it was decided that a maximum of eight companies should be allowed to sponsor the event, with each corporation being allocated four advertising boards around the perimeter of the pitch, as well as logo placement at pre- and post-match interviews and a certain number of tickets to each match. This, combined with a deal to ensure tournament sponsors were given priority on television advertisements during matches, ensured that each of the tournament's main sponsors was given maximum exposure.[\\[99\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-99)\n\nFrom the [2012–13 knockout phase](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League_knockout_phase \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League knockout phase\"), UEFA used LED [advertising hoardings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Billboard \"Billboard\") installed in knockout participant stadiums, including the final. From the [2015–16 season](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\") onwards, UEFA has used such hoardings from the play-off round until the final.[\\[100\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100) Since 2021, the UEFA also used Virtual Board Replacement (VBR) technology to offer region-based advertising; regional sponsors are inserted into the hoardings as shown on the broadcast feed in specific regions along with the global sponsors.[\\[101\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-101)[\\[102\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-102)\n\nIndividual clubs may wear jerseys with advertising. However, only two sponsorships are permitted per jersey in addition to that of the kit manufacturer, at the chest and the left sleeve.[\\[103\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-103) Exceptions are made for non-profit organisations, which can feature on the front of the shirt, incorporated with the main sponsor or in place of it; or on the back, either below the squad number or on the collar area.[\\[104\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-104)\n\nIf a club plays a match in a nation where the relevant sponsorship category is restricted (such as France's [alcohol advertising](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alcohol_advertising \"Alcohol advertising\") restriction), then they must remove that logo from their jerseys. For example, when [Rangers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rangers_F.C. \"Rangers F.C.\") played French side [Auxerre](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AJ_Auxerre \"AJ Auxerre\") in the [1996–97 Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League \"1996–97 UEFA Champions League\"), they wore the logo of the holiday chain [Center Parcs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Center_Parcs_Europe \"Center Parcs Europe\") instead of their primary sponsor, [McEwan's Lager](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McEwan%27s \"McEwan's\") (both companies at the time were subsidiaries of [Scottish & Newcastle](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scottish_%26_Newcastle \"Scottish & Newcastle\")).[\\[105\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Alternative_to_alcohol-105)\n\nThe competition attracts an extensive television audience, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. The final of the tournament has been, in recent years, the most-watched annual sporting event in the world.[\\[106\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-106) The [final of the 2012–13 tournament](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final \"2013 UEFA Champions League final\") had the competition's highest TV ratings to date, drawing approximately 360 million television viewers.[\\[107\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-record-107)\n\nTeam records and statistics\n\nPerformance by club\n\nPerformances by nation\n\n**Notes**\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-Germany_108-0)** Includes clubs representing [West Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/West_Germany \"West Germany\"). No clubs representing [East Germany](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/East_Germany \"East Germany\") appeared in a final.\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-109)** Both Yugoslav final appearances were by clubs from [SR Serbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Socialist_Republic_of_Serbia \"Socialist Republic of Serbia\")\n\nPlayer records\n\nMost wins\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/1e\/Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg\/250px-Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg)\n\n[Paco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paco_Gento \"Paco Gento\"), first of the five players to have won the tournament on six occasions, appeared in eight finals.\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg\/250px-Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg)\n\n[Dani Carvajal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dani_Carvajal \"Dani Carvajal\"), the only player with six titles who started in all the finals he won, alongside [Paco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paco_Gento \"Paco Gento\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/8c\/Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg\/250px-Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg)\n\n[Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament.\n\n| No. of wins | Player | Club(s) |\n|---|---|---|\n| **6** | [Paco Gento](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paco_Gento \"Paco Gento\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\"), [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\")) |\n| [Toni Kroos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toni_Kroos \"Toni Kroos\") | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") ([2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Dani Carvajal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dani_Carvajal \"Dani Carvajal\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Luka Modrić](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luka_Modri%C4%87 \"Luka Modrić\") |   |   |\n| [Nacho](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nacho_\\(footballer,_born_1990\\) \"Nacho (footballer, born 1990)\") |   |   |\n| **5** | [Juan Alonso](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Alonso_\\(footballer,_born_1927\\) \"Juan Alonso (footballer, born 1927)\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\")) |\n| [Rafael Lesmes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rafael_Lesmes \"Rafael Lesmes\") |   |   |\n| [Marquitos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marquitos_\\(footballer,_born_1933\\) \"Marquitos (footballer, born 1933)\") |   |   |\n| [Héctor Rial](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial \"Héctor Rial\") |   |   |\n| [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano \"Alfredo Di Stéfano\") |   |   |\n| [José María Zárraga](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Z%C3%A1rraga \"José María Zárraga\") |   |   |\n| [Alessandro Costacurta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alessandro_Costacurta \"Alessandro Costacurta\") | [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") ([1989](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup \"1988–89 European Cup\"), [1990](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup \"1989–90 European Cup\"), [1994](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League \"1993–94 UEFA Champions League\"), [2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"), [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Paolo Maldini](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paolo_Maldini \"Paolo Maldini\") |   |   |\n| [Cristiano Ronaldo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cristiano_Ronaldo \"Cristiano Ronaldo\") | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") ([2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Gareth Bale](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gareth_Bale \"Gareth Bale\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") |   |   |\n| [Casemiro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Casemiro \"Casemiro\") |   |   |\n| [Marcelo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marcelo_\\(footballer,_born_1988\\) \"Marcelo (footballer, born 1988)\") |   |   |\n| [Lucas Vázquez](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lucas_V%C3%A1zquez \"Lucas Vázquez\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"), [2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| **4** | [Joseíto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jose%C3%ADto \"Joseíto\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1956](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup \"1955–56 European Cup\"), [1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\")) |\n| [Enrique Mateos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Enrique_Mateos \"Enrique Mateos\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1957](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup \"1956–57 European Cup\"), [1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\")) |   |\n| [Juan Santisteban](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Juan_Santisteban \"Juan Santisteban\") |   |   |\n| [José Santamaría](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jos%C3%A9_Santamar%C3%ADa \"José Santamaría\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1958](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup \"1957–58 European Cup\"), [1959](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup \"1958–59 European Cup\"), [1960](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup \"1959–60 European Cup\"), [1966](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup \"1965–66 European Cup\")) |   |\n| [Phil Neal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phil_Neal \"Phil Neal\") | [Liverpool](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Liverpool_F.C. \"Liverpool F.C.\") ([1977](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1977_European_Cup_final \"1977 European Cup final\"), [1978](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1978_European_Cup_final \"1978 European Cup final\"), [1981](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1981_European_Cup_final \"1981 European Cup final\"), [1984](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1984_European_Cup_final \"1984 European Cup final\")) |   |\n| [Clarence Seedorf](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clarence_Seedorf \"Clarence Seedorf\") | [Ajax](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AFC_Ajax \"AFC Ajax\") ([1995](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League \"1994–95 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([1998](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League \"1997–98 UEFA Champions League\")) [Milan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AC_Milan \"AC Milan\") ([2003](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League \"2002–03 UEFA Champions League\"), [2007](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League \"2006–07 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Andrés Iniesta](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andr%C3%A9s_Iniesta \"Andrés Iniesta\") | [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") ([2006](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League \"2005–06 UEFA Champions League\"), [2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\"), [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Lionel Messi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lionel_Messi \"Lionel Messi\") |   |   |\n| [Xavi](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xavi_\\(footballer,_born_1980\\) \"Xavi (footballer, born 1980)\") |   |   |\n| [Gerard Piqué](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gerard_Piqu%C3%A9 \"Gerard Piqué\") | [Manchester United](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_United_F.C. \"Manchester United F.C.\") ([2008](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League \"2007–08 UEFA Champions League\")) [Barcelona](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Barcelona \"FC Barcelona\") ([2009](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League \"2008–09 UEFA Champions League\"), [2011](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League \"2010–11 UEFA Champions League\"), [2015](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League \"2014–15 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Sergio Ramos](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sergio_Ramos \"Sergio Ramos\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2014](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League \"2013–14 UEFA Champions League\"), [2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [Isco](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isco \"Isco\") |   |   |\n| [Raphaël Varane](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rapha%C3%ABl_Varane \"Raphaël Varane\") |   |   |\n| [Mateo Kovačić](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mateo_Kova%C4%8Di%C4%87 \"Mateo Kovačić\") | [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2016](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League \"2015–16 UEFA Champions League\"), [2017](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League \"2016–17 UEFA Champions League\"), [2018](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League \"2017–18 UEFA Champions League\"))  [Chelsea](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chelsea_F.C. \"Chelsea F.C.\") ([2021](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League \"2020–21 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n| [David Alaba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/David_Alaba \"David Alaba\") | [Bayern Munich](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FC_Bayern_Munich \"FC Bayern Munich\") ([2013](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League \"2012–13 UEFA Champions League\"), [2020](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League \"2019–20 UEFA Champions League\")) [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") ([2022](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\"), [2024](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\")) |   |\n\nMost appearances\n\n*As of 18 March 2026[\\[108\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100Games-110)[\\[109\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-111)*\n\nPlayers taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") are highlighted in **bold**.  \n The table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition.\n\nMost goals\n\n*As of 18 March 2026[\\[110\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-112)[\\[111\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-113)*\n\nA ‡ indicates the player was from the European Cup era.\n\nPlayers taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League \"2025–26 UEFA Champions League\") are highlighted in **bold**.\n\nThe table below does not include goals scored in the qualification stage of the competition.\n\nMost assists\n\n*As of 18 March 2026[\\[112\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-114)*\n\nPlayers that are still active in Europe are highlighted in **boldface**.\n\nAwards\n\nPlayer of the Season\n\nStarting from the 2021–22 edition, UEFA introduced the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award.\n\nThe jury is composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stage of the competition, as well as 55 journalists selected by the [European Sports Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/European_Sports_Media \"European Sports Media\") (ESM) group, one from each UEFA member association.\n\n| Season | Player | Club |\n|---|---|---|\n| [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Karim Benzema](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karim_Benzema \"Karim Benzema\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Spain \"Spain\") [Rodri](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rodri_\\(footballer,_born_1996\\) \"Rodri (footballer, born 1996)\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Football_Association \"The Football Association\") [Manchester City](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manchester_City_F.C. \"Manchester City F.C.\") |\n| [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Brazil](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") [Vinícius Júnior](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior \"Vinícius Júnior\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/France \"France\") [Ousmane Dembélé](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ousmane_Demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9 \"Ousmane Dembélé\") | [![France](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/c\/c3\/Flag_of_France.svg\/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_Football_Federation \"French Football Federation\") [Paris Saint-Germain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC \"Paris Saint-Germain FC\") |\n\nYoung Player of the Season\n\nIn the same season, UEFA also introduced the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season award.\n\n| Season | Player | Club |\n|---|---|---|\n| [2021–22](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League \"2021–22 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Brazil](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/05\/Flag_of_Brazil.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brazil \"Brazil\") [Vinícius Júnior](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior \"Vinícius Júnior\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2022–23](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League \"2022–23 UEFA Champions League\") | [![Georgia (country)](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/0\/0f\/Flag_of_Georgia.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Georgia_\\(country\\) \"Georgia (country)\") [Khvicha Kvaratskhelia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khvicha_Kvaratskhelia \"Khvicha Kvaratskhelia\") | [![Italy](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/0\/03\/Flag_of_Italy.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Italian_Football_Federation \"Italian Football Federation\") [Napoli](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SSC_Napoli \"SSC Napoli\") |\n| [2023–24](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League \"2023–24 UEFA Champions League\") | [![England](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/b\/be\/Flag_of_England.svg\/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/England \"England\") [Jude Bellingham](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jude_Bellingham \"Jude Bellingham\") | [![Spain](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Flag_of_Spain.svg\/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation \"Royal Spanish Football Federation\") [Real Madrid](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Real_Madrid_CF \"Real Madrid CF\") |\n| [2024–25](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League \"2024–25 UEFA Champions League\") | 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Boilerpipe Text	UEFA Champions League Organiser(s) UEFA Founded 1955 ; 71 years ago (rebranded in 1992) Region Europe Teams 36 (league phase) 81 (total) Qualifier for UEFA Super Cup FIFA Intercontinental Cup FIFA Club World Cup Related competitions UEFA Europa League (2nd tier) UEFA Conference League (3rd tier) UEFA Youth League (Youth competition) Current champions Paris Saint-Germain (1st title) Most championships Real Madrid (15 titles) Broadcasters List of broadcasters Website uefa.com/uefachampionsleague 2025–26 UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League ( UCL or UEFA CL ), commonly known as the Champions League , is an annual club association football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) that is contested by top-division European clubs . The competition begins with a round robin league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship . It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations. Introduced in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup ( French : Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens ), and commonly known as the European Cup , it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season. [ 1 ] While only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by coefficient provide four teams each by default, [ 2 ] with a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Clubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier UEFA Europa League competition, and since 2021, for the third-tier UEFA Conference League . [ 5 ] In its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June. [ 6 ] The winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup , the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Spanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins), Italy (12 wins), Germany (8 wins), Netherlands (6 wins) and Portugal (4 wins). [ 9 ] England has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 24 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once. [ 10 ] Since the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, only two top-tier football clubs outside the Big Five European nations ( Spain , England , Italy , Germany and France ) have also reached the final: Porto ( 2003–04 ) and Ajax ( 1994–95 and 1995–96 ). Real Madrid is the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times. [ 11 ] Madrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions). [ 11 ] Only one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to their tournament victory: Bayern Munich in the 2019–20 season. [ 12 ] Paris Saint-Germain are the current European champions, having beaten Inter Milan 5–0 in the 2025 final for their first ever title. [ 13 ] History Winners European Cup / UEFA Champions League Season Winners European Cup 1955–56 Real Madrid 1956–57 Real Madrid (2) 1957–58 Real Madrid (3) 1958–59 Real Madrid (4) 1959–60 Real Madrid (5) 1960–61 Benfica 1961–62 Benfica (2) 1962–63 AC Milan 1963–64 Inter Milan 1964–65 Inter Milan (2) 1965–66 Real Madrid (6) 1966–67 Celtic 1967–68 Manchester United 1968–69 AC Milan (2) 1969–70 Feyenoord 1970–71 Ajax 1971–72 Ajax (2) 1972–73 Ajax (3) 1973–74 Bayern Munich 1974–75 Bayern Munich (2) 1975–76 Bayern Munich (3) 1976–77 Liverpool 1977–78 Liverpool (2) 1978–79 Nottingham Forest 1979–80 Nottingham Forest (2) 1980–81 Liverpool (3) 1981–82 Aston Villa 1982–83 Hamburger SV 1983–84 Liverpool (4) 1984–85 Juventus 1985–86 Steaua București 1986–87 Porto 1987–88 PSV Eindhoven 1988–89 AC Milan (3) 1989–90 AC Milan (4) 1990–91 Red Star Belgrade 1991–92 Barcelona UEFA Champions League 1992–93 Olympique de Marseille 1993–94 AC Milan (5) 1994–95 Ajax (4) 1995–96 Juventus (2) 1996–97 Borussia Dortmund 1997–98 Real Madrid (7) 1998–99 Manchester United (2) 1999–2000 Real Madrid (8) 2000–01 Bayern Munich (4) 2001–02 Real Madrid (9) 2002–03 AC Milan (6) 2003–04 Porto (2) 2004–05 Liverpool (5) 2005–06 Barcelona (2) 2006–07 AC Milan (7) 2007–08 Manchester United (3) 2008–09 Barcelona (3) 2009–10 Inter Milan (3) 2010–11 Barcelona (4) 2011–12 Chelsea 2012–13 Bayern Munich (5) 2013–14 Real Madrid (10) 2014–15 Barcelona (5) 2015–16 Real Madrid (11) 2016–17 Real Madrid (12) 2017–18 Real Madrid (13) 2018–19 Liverpool (6) 2019–20 Bayern Munich (6) 2020–21 Chelsea (2) 2021–22 Real Madrid (14) 2022–23 Manchester City 2023–24 Real Madrid (15) 2024–25 Paris Saint-Germain 2025–26 TBD The first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the 1895 World Championship , when English champions Sunderland beat Scottish champions Heart of Midlothian 5–3. [ 14 ] The first pan-European tournament was the Challenge Cup , a competition between clubs in the Austro-Hungarian Empire . [ 15 ] Three years later, in 1900, the champions of Belgium , Netherlands and Switzerland , which were the only existing leagues in continental Europe at the time, participated in the Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz , thus being dubbed as the "club championship of the continent" by the local newspapers. [ 16 ] [ 17 ] The Mitropa Cup , a competition modelled after the Challenge Cup, was created in 1927, an idea of Austrian Hugo Meisl , and played between Central European clubs. [ 18 ] In 1930, the Coupe des Nations ( lit. ' Nations Cup ' ), the first attempt to create a cup for national champion clubs of Europe, was played and organised by Swiss club Servette . [ 19 ] Held in Geneva , it brought together ten champions from across the continent. The tournament was won by Újpest of Hungary. [ 19 ] Latin European nations came together to form the Latin Cup in 1949. [ 20 ] After receiving reports from his journalists over the highly successful South American Championship of Champions of 1948, Gabriel Hanot , editor of L'Équipe , began proposing the creation of a continent-wide tournament. [ 21 ] In interviews, Jacques Ferran (one of the founders of the European Champions Cup, together with Gabriel Hanot), [ 22 ] said that the South American Championship of Champions was the inspiration for the European Champions Cup. [ 23 ] After Stan Cullis declared Wolverhampton Wanderers "Champions of the World" following a successful run of friendlies in the 1950s, in particular a 3–2 friendly victory against Budapest Honvéd , Hanot finally managed to convince UEFA to put into practice such a tournament. [ 1 ] It was conceived in Paris in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. [ 1 ] 1955–1967: Beginnings The first European Cup took place during the 1955–56 season. [ 24 ] [ 25 ] Sixteen teams participated (some by invitation): AC Milan (Italy), AGF Aarhus (Denmark), Anderlecht (Belgium), Djurgården (Sweden), Gwardia Warszawa (Poland), Hibernian (Scotland), Partizan ( Yugoslavia ), PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), Rapid Wien (Austria), Real Madrid (Spain), Rot-Weiss Essen ( West Germany ), Saarbrücken ( Saar ), Servette (Switzerland), Sporting CP (Portugal), Reims (France) and Vörös Lobogó (Hungary). [ 24 ] [ 25 ] The first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan. [ 24 ] [ 25 ] The first goal in European Cup history was scored by João Baptista Martins of Sporting CP. [ 24 ] [ 25 ] The inaugural final took place at the Parc des Princes between Stade de Reims and Real Madrid on 13 June 1956. [ 24 ] [ 25 ] [ 26 ] The Spanish squad came back from behind to win 4–3 thanks to goals from Alfredo Di Stéfano and Marquitos , as well as two goals from Héctor Rial . [ 24 ] [ 25 ] [ 26 ] Real Madrid successfully defended the trophy next season in their home stadium, the Santiago Bernabéu , against Fiorentina . [ 27 ] [ 28 ] After a scoreless first half, Real Madrid scored twice in six minutes to defeat the Italians. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] [ 28 ] In 1958 , Milan failed to capitalise after going ahead on the scoreline twice, only for Real Madrid to equalise. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] The final, held in Heysel Stadium , went to extra time where Francisco Gento scored the game-winning goal to allow Real Madrid to retain the title for the third consecutive season. [ 26 ] [ 29 ] [ 30 ] Alfredo Di Stéfano (pictured in 1959) led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup titles between 1956 and 1960. In a rematch of the first final, Real Madrid faced Stade Reims at the Neckarstadion for the 1959 final , and won 2–0. [ 26 ] [ 31 ] [ 32 ] West German side Eintracht Frankfurt became the first team not to compete in the Latin cup to reach the European Cup final. [ 20 ] [ 33 ] [ 34 ] The 1960 final holds the record for the most goals scored, with Real Madrid beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 at Hampden Park , courtesy of four goals by Ferenc Puskás and a hat-trick by Alfredo Di Stéfano. [ 26 ] [ 33 ] [ 34 ] This was Real Madrid's fifth consecutive title, a record that still stands today. [ 10 ] Real Madrid's reign ended in the 1960–61 season when bitter rivals Barcelona dethroned them in the first round. [ 35 ] [ 36 ] Barcelona were defeated in the final by Portuguese side Benfica 3–2 at the Wankdorf Stadium . [ 35 ] [ 36 ] [ 37 ] Reinforced by Eusébio , Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam and kept the title for a second consecutive season . [ 37 ] [ 38 ] [ 39 ] Benfica wanted to repeat Real Madrid's successful run of the 1950s after reaching the showpiece event of the 1962–63 European Cup , but a brace from Brazilian-Italian José Altafini at Wembley gave the spoils to Milan, making the trophy leave the Iberian Peninsula for the first time ever. [ 40 ] [ 41 ] [ 42 ] Inter Milan beat an ageing Real Madrid 3–1 at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion to win the 1963–64 season and replicate their local-rival's success. [ 43 ] [ 44 ] [ 45 ] The title stayed in Milan for the third year in a row after Inter beat Benfica 1–0 at their home ground, the San Siro . [ 46 ] [ 47 ] [ 48 ] Under the leadership of Jock Stein , Scottish club Celtic beat Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final to become the first British club to win the European Cup. [ 49 ] [ 50 ] The Celtic players that day, all of whom were born within 30 miles (48 km) of Glasgow, subsequently became known as the " Lisbon Lions ". [ 51 ] 1968–1976 The 1967–68 season saw Manchester United become the first English team to win the European Cup, beating two-times winners Benfica 4–1 in the final. [ 52 ] In the 1968–69 season , Ajax became the first Dutch team to reach the European Cup final, but they were beaten 4–1 by Milan, who claimed their second European Cup, with Pierino Prati scoring a hat-trick. [ 53 ] The 1969–70 season saw the first Dutch winners of the competition. Feyenoord knocked out the defending champions, Milan in the second round, [ 54 ] before beating Celtic in the final . [ 55 ] In the 1970–71 season , Ajax won the title, beating Greek side Panathinaikos in the final. [ 56 ] The season saw a number of changes, with penalty shoot-outs being introduced, and the away goals rule being changed so that it would be used in all rounds except the final. [ 57 ] It was also the first time a Greek team reached the final, as well as the first season that Real Madrid failed to qualify, having finished sixth in La Liga the previous season. [ 58 ] Ajax went on to win the competition three years in a row (1971 to 1973), which Bayern Munich emulated from 1974 to 1976. The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from the Netherlands and West Germany, who together won 7 back-to-back European Cups between 1970 and 1976. 1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League Johan Cruyff (pictured in 1972) won the European Cup three times in a row with Ajax . Liverpool won their first two titles in 1977 and 1978. [ 59 ] The following seasons saw victories in 1978–79 and 1979–80 for Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest . The following year Liverpool won their third title before Aston Villa continued the sense of English dominance in 1982 . In 1982–83, Hamburger SV broke the English dominance. Liverpool regained it in 1983–84 before losing to Juventus (1984–85). All English clubs were banned for five years (Liverpool for six years) following the 1985 European Cup final due to the Heysel Stadium disaster . Following the five-year ban on English teams, Steaua București won the European Cup in 1985–86, followed by Porto in 1986–87, PSV Eindhoven in 1987–88; AC Milan (2), Red Star Belgrade and Barcelona became champions before the competition was re-formulated as the UEFA Champions League . The 1996-97 season was the final Champions League tournament in which only European league champions were allowed to compete; the tournament was won by Borussia Dortmund . The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from England between 1977 and 1984, winning seven European Cup finals, and later the dominance of Italian football clubs in the 1990s; in a nine-year period from 1989 to 1998, Italian clubs reached nine Champions League finals. 1998–present: League expansion The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from Spain, who won 3 out of 5 finals from 1998–2002 and dominated the competition from 2014–18, with Real Madrid winning three back-to-back Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and England, who won 3 times between 2005–12 (as did Barcelona) and had 3 wins from 2018–23. From the expansion of the Champions League in 1997–98 to the 2023-4 final, Spanish clubs reached 17 finals and English clubs reached 16 finals. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic , the tournament was suspended in mid-March 2020 and resumed in August 2020. Anthem "Magic...it's magic above all else. When you hear the anthem it captivates you straight away." The two teams line up for the UEFA Champions League Anthem before each match and a flag of the Champions League "starball" logo is waved in the centre circle. The UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply as "Champions League", was written by Tony Britten , and is an adaptation of George Frideric Handel 's 1727 anthem Zadok the Priest (one of his Coronation Anthems ). [ 61 ] [ 62 ] UEFA commissioned Britten in 1992 to arrange an anthem, and the piece was performed by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields . [ 61 ] Stating that "the anthem is now almost as iconic as the trophy", UEFA's official website adds it is "known to set the hearts of many of the world's top footballers aflutter". [ 61 ] The chorus contains the three official languages used by UEFA: English, German, and French. [ 63 ] The climactic moment is set to the exclamations 'Die Meister! Die Besten! Les Grandes Équipes! The Champions!'. [ 64 ] The anthem's chorus is played before each UEFA Champions League game as the two teams are lined up, as well as at the beginning and end of television broadcasts of the matches. In addition to the anthem, there is also entrance music, which contains parts of the anthem itself, which is played as teams enter the field. [ 65 ] The complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus. [ 63 ] Special vocal versions have been performed live at the Champions League final with lyrics in other languages, changing over to the host nation's language for the chorus. These versions were performed by Andrea Bocelli (Italian; Rome 2009 , Milan 2016 and Cardiff 2017 ), Juan Diego Flores (Spanish; Madrid 2010 ), All Angels ( Wembley 2011 ), Jonas Kaufmann and David Garrett ( Munich 2012 ) and Mariza ( Lisbon 2014 ). In the 2013 final at Wembley , the chorus was played twice. In the 2018 and 2019 finals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played, by 2Cellos (2018) and Asturia Girls (2019). [ 66 ] [ 67 ] In the 2023 final , held in Istanbul, Hungarian pianist Ádám György performed the piano version of the anthem. [ 68 ] The anthem has been released commercially in its original version on iTunes and Spotify with the title of Champions League Theme. In 2018, composer Hans Zimmer remixed the anthem with rapper Vince Staples for EA Sports ' video game FIFA 19 , with it also featuring in the game's reveal trailer. [ 69 ] Branding The "starball" logo is incorporated into the design of the competition's official match ball, the Adidas Finale . In 1991, UEFA asked its commercial partner, Television Event and Media Marketing (TEAM), to help brand the Champions League. This resulted in the anthem, "house colours" of black and white or silver and a logo, and the "starball". The starball was created by Design Bridge, a London-based firm selected by TEAM after a competition. [ 70 ] TEAM gives particular attention to detail in how the colours and starball are depicted at matches. According to TEAM, "Irrespective of whether you are a spectator in Moscow or Milan, you will always see the same stadium dressing materials, the same opening ceremony featuring the 'starball' centre circle ceremony, and hear the same UEFA Champions League Anthem ". Based on research it conducted, TEAM concluded that by 1999, "the starball logo had achieved a recognition rate of 94 percent among fans". [ 71 ] Format A map of UEFA countries whose teams have reached the league phase or group stage of the UEFA Champions League UEFA member state that has been represented in the league phase or group stage UEFA member state that has not been represented in the league phase or group stage Qualification The UEFA Champions League used to begin with a double round-robin group stage of 32 teams until it evolved into a league phase of 36 teams, which is preceded by two qualification 'streams' for teams that do not receive direct entry to the tournament proper. The two streams are divided between teams qualified by virtue of being league champions, and those qualified by virtue of finishing second, third or fourth in their national championship. The number of teams that each association enters into the UEFA Champions League is based upon the UEFA coefficients of the member associations. These coefficients are generated by the results of clubs representing each association during the previous five Champions League, Europa League and Conference League seasons. The higher an association's coefficient, the more teams represent the association in the Champions League, and the fewer qualification rounds the association's teams must compete in. Five of the remaining seven qualifying places are granted to the winners of a four-round qualifying tournament between the remaining 43 or 44 national champions, within which those champions from associations with higher coefficients receive byes to later rounds. The other two are granted to the winners of a three-round qualifying tournament between ten and eleven clubs from the associations ranked 5–6 through 15, which have qualified based upon finishing second, third or fourth in their respective national league. In addition to sporting criteria, any club must be licensed by its national association to participate in the Champions League. To obtain a licence, the club must meet certain stadium, infrastructure and finance requirements. In 2005–06 , Liverpool and Artmedia Bratislava became the first teams to reach the Champions League group stage after playing in all three qualifying rounds. Real Madrid and Barcelona hold the record for the most appearances in the group stage, having qualified 29 times, followed by Bayern Munich on 28. [ 72 ] Between 1999 and 2008, no differentiation was made between champions and non-champions in qualification. The 16 top-ranked teams spread across the biggest domestic leagues qualified directly for the tournament group stage. Prior to this, three preliminary knockout qualifying rounds whittled down the remaining teams, with teams starting in different rounds. An exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season. UEFA gave special dispensation for Liverpool to enter the Champions League, giving England five qualifiers. [ 73 ] UEFA subsequently ruled that the defending champions qualify for the competition the following year regardless of their domestic league placing. However, for those leagues with four entrants in the Champions League, this meant that, if the Champions League winner fell outside of its domestic league's top four, it would qualify at the expense of the fourth-placed team in the league. Until 2015–16, no association could have more than four entrants in the Champions League. [ 74 ] In May 2012, Tottenham Hotspur finished fourth in the 2011–12 Premier League , two places ahead of Chelsea, but failed to qualify for the 2012–13 Champions League , after Chelsea won the 2012 final . [ 75 ] Tottenham were demoted to the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League . [ 75 ] In May 2013, [ 76 ] it was decided that, starting from the 2015–16 season (and continuing at least for the three-year cycle until the 2017–18 season ), the winners of the previous season's UEFA Europa League would qualify for the UEFA Champions League, entering at least the play-off round, and entering the group stage if the berth reserved for the Champions League title holders was not used. The previous limit of a maximum of four teams per association was increased to five, meaning that a fourth-placed team from one of the top three ranked associations would only have to be moved to the Europa League if both the Champions League and Europa League winners came from that association and both finished outside the top four of their domestic league. [ 77 ] Starting from the 2018–19 season, the Europa League winner would receive automatic qualification for the Champions League group stage, with no additional entries required. [ 78 ] Starting from the 2024–25 season, the two associations with the highest coefficients from the previous season would receive an extra Champions League spot (known as European Performance Spot) into the league phase. The Champions League and Europa League winners would not be able to fill the European Performance Spots, and they would still receive an additional spot if one or both came from the same top-five association and finished outside of the top four of their domestic league, though the fourth-placed team of the league would no longer go to the Europa League, thus increasing the maximum number of teams per association from five to seven. [ 79 ] In 2007, Michel Platini , the UEFA president, had proposed taking one place from the three leagues with four entrants and allocating it to that nation's cup winners. This proposal was rejected in a vote at a UEFA Strategy Council meeting. [ 80 ] In the same meeting, however, it was agreed that the third-placed team in the top three leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage, rather than entry into the third qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team would enter the play-off round for non-champions, guaranteeing an opponent from one of the top 15 leagues in Europe. This was part of Platini's plan to increase the number of teams qualifying directly into the group stage, while simultaneously increasing the number of teams from lower-ranked nations in the group stage. [ 81 ] In the reforming plan for the 2018–21 cycle, which was announced in August 2016 and confirmed in December, the top four teams in the top four leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage. [ 82 ] [ 83 ] In 2012, Arsène Wenger referred to qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four places in the Premier League as the "4th Place Trophy". The phrase was coined after a pre-match conference when he was questioned about Arsenal's lack of a trophy after exiting the FA Cup . He said "The first trophy is to finish in the top four". [ 84 ] At Arsenal's 2012 AGM, Wenger was also quoted as saying: "For me there are five trophies every season: Premier League, Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League..." [ 85 ] League phase and knockout phase Beginning with the 2024–25 season, UEFA changed the format of their three club competitions, abandoning the group stage in favour of an expanded league phase. [ 86 ] The number of participating teams was increased from 32 to 36 teams. Teams are no longer divided into groups of four teams each but are ranked in a single table resembling the Swiss-system tournament format. [ 87 ] [ 88 ] [ 89 ] Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. For the draw of the league phase, teams are divided into four seeding pots according to their UEFA coefficient . Each team will play against two teams from each pot, one home and one away. The league phase is played from September to January, while the knockout phase begins in February, with matches predominantly played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. After the league phase, a two-legged knockout play-off round is played between teams finishing 9–16 (seeded) and 17–24 (unseeded) in the league phase. Teams finishing in the top eight of the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16 as seeded teams, while the eight winning teams from the knockout play-off round will enter the round of 16 draw as unseeded teams. Teams finishing 25th–36th place in the league phase and the eight losers of the knockout play-offs are eliminated from the competition and from European football since it is no longer possible to enter the Europa League from the league phase onwards. After the round of 16 the competition follows the traditional knockout format with quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged and without association draw protection) and then the final at a venue chosen prior to the season. The final is typically held in late May or early June. Prior to the 2024–25 season, there was a group stage of 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four. [ 90 ] The draw to determine which teams entered each group was seeded based on each team's UEFA coefficient , and no group could contain more than one club from each association. Each team played six group stage games, meeting the other three teams in its group home and away in a round-robin format. [ 90 ] The first place team and the runners-up from each group then progressed to the next round. The third-placed teams entered the Europa League's knockout round and the fourth-placed teams were eliminated from the competition. For the next stage—the last 16—the winning team from one group played against the runners-up from another group, but teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other (see random two-sided matching ). From the quarter-finals onwards, the draw was entirely random, without association protection. [ 91 ] The group stage was played from September to December, whilst the knockout stage began in February, with matches usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The knockout ties were played in a two-legged format, with the exception of the final. In the 2019–20 season , due to the COVID-19 pandemic the tournament was suspended for five months. The format of the remainder of the tournament was temporarily amended as a result, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being played as single match knockout ties at neutral venues in Lisbon, Portugal in the summer with the final taking place on 23 August 2020. [ 92 ] Distribution The following is the default access list. Access list for UEFA Champions League from 2024−25 season [ 93 ] Teams entering in this round Teams advancing from the previous round First qualifying round (32 teams) 32 champions from associations 23–55 (except Liechtenstein) Second qualifying round Champions Path (24 teams) 8 champions from associations 15–22 16 winners from the first qualifying round League Path (6 teams) 6 runners-up from associations 10–15 Third qualifying round Champions Path (12 teams) 12 winners from the second qualifying round (Champions Path) League Path (8 teams) 3 runners-up from associations 7–9 1 third-placed team from association 6 1 fourth-placed team from association 5 3 winners from the second qualifying round (League Path) Play-off round Champions Path (10 teams) 4 champions from associations 11–14 6 winners from the third qualifying round (Champions Path) League Path (4 teams) 4 winners from the third qualifying round (League Path) League phase (36 teams) UEFA Champions League title holders UEFA Europa League title holders 10 champions from associations 1–10 6 runners-up from associations 1–6 5 third-placed teams from associations 1–5 4 fourth-placed teams from associations 1–4 2 teams from associations with the highest 1-year association coefficient 5 winners from the play-off round (Champions Path) 2 winners from the play-off round (League Path) Preliminary knockout round (16 teams) 16 teams ranked from 9−24 in league phase Knockout phase (16 teams) 8 Winners from previous play-off 8 Teams ranked from 1−8 in league phase Changes will be made to the access list above if the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the tournament via their domestic leagues. If the Champions League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best champions in qualifying rounds enter the league phase, and champions of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly. If the Europa League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best club in qualifying rounds enters the league phase, except for the runners-up of associations 11–15, as they have a higher-ranked domestic team in the qualifiers, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly. If the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the qualifying rounds via their domestic league, their spot in the qualifying rounds is vacated, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are promoted accordingly. Prizes Trophy and medals The trophy Each year, the winning team is presented with the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the current version of which has been awarded since 1967. From the 1968–69 season and prior to the 2008–09 season any team that won the Champions League three years in a row or five times overall was awarded the official trophy permanently. [ 94 ] Each time a club achieved this, a new official trophy had to be forged for the following season. [ 95 ] Five clubs own a version of the official trophy : Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan and Liverpool. [ 94 ] Since 2008, the official trophy has remained with UEFA and the clubs are awarded a replica. [ 94 ] The current trophy is 74 cm (29 in) tall and made of silver, weighing 11 kg (24 lb). It was designed by Jürg Stadelmann, a jeweller from Bern , Switzerland, after the original was given to Real Madrid in 1966 in recognition of their six titles to date, and cost 10,000 Swiss francs . 50 gold medals are presented to the Champions League winners, and 50 silver medals to the runners-up. [ 96 ] Prize money Starting with the 2024–25 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows. [ 97 ] Play-off round: €4,290,000 Base fee for league phase: €18,620,000 League phase victory: €2,100,000 League phase draw: €700,000 Bonus based on league phase ranking: €275,000 - €9,900,000 League phase top 8: €2,000,000 League phase ranked 9 through 16: €1,000,000 Knockout round play-offs: €1,000,000 Round of 16: €11,000,000 Quarter-finals: €12,500,000 Semi-finals: €15,000,000 Runners-up: €18,500,000 Champions: €25,000,000 A large part of the distributed revenue from the UEFA Champions League is linked to the "market pool", the distribution of which is determined by the value of the television market in each nation. For the 2019–20 season, Paris Saint-Germain , who were the runners-up, earned nearly €126.8 million in total, of which €101.3 million was prize money, compared with the €125.46 million earned by Bayern Munich, who won the tournament and were awarded €112.96 million in prize money. [ 98 ] A can of Heineken with the branding of the 2011 UEFA Champions League final During the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League , bwin were the shirt sponsors for Real Madrid (left), however, the club were barred from wearing their bwin-sponsored jerseys when they played against CSKA Moscow in Russia in February 2012, where gambling advertisements were banned (right). Like the FIFA World Cup , the UEFA Champions League is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations, in contrast to the single main sponsor typically found in national top-flight leagues. When the Champions League was created in 1992, it was decided that a maximum of eight companies should be allowed to sponsor the event, with each corporation being allocated four advertising boards around the perimeter of the pitch, as well as logo placement at pre- and post-match interviews and a certain number of tickets to each match. This, combined with a deal to ensure tournament sponsors were given priority on television advertisements during matches, ensured that each of the tournament's main sponsors was given maximum exposure. [ 99 ] From the 2012–13 knockout phase , UEFA used LED advertising hoardings installed in knockout participant stadiums, including the final. From the 2015–16 season onwards, UEFA has used such hoardings from the play-off round until the final. [ 100 ] Since 2021, the UEFA also used Virtual Board Replacement (VBR) technology to offer region-based advertising; regional sponsors are inserted into the hoardings as shown on the broadcast feed in specific regions along with the global sponsors. [ 101 ] [ 102 ] Individual clubs may wear jerseys with advertising. However, only two sponsorships are permitted per jersey in addition to that of the kit manufacturer, at the chest and the left sleeve. [ 103 ] Exceptions are made for non-profit organisations, which can feature on the front of the shirt, incorporated with the main sponsor or in place of it; or on the back, either below the squad number or on the collar area. [ 104 ] If a club plays a match in a nation where the relevant sponsorship category is restricted (such as France's alcohol advertising restriction), then they must remove that logo from their jerseys. For example, when Rangers played French side Auxerre in the 1996–97 Champions League , they wore the logo of the holiday chain Center Parcs instead of their primary sponsor, McEwan's Lager (both companies at the time were subsidiaries of Scottish & Newcastle ). [ 105 ] The competition attracts an extensive television audience, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. The final of the tournament has been, in recent years, the most-watched annual sporting event in the world. [ 106 ] The final of the 2012–13 tournament had the competition's highest TV ratings to date, drawing approximately 360 million television viewers. [ 107 ] Team records and statistics Performance by club Performances by nation Notes ^ Includes clubs representing West Germany . No clubs representing East Germany appeared in a final. ^ Both Yugoslav final appearances were by clubs from SR Serbia Player records Most wins Paco Gento , first of the five players to have won the tournament on six occasions, appeared in eight finals. Dani Carvajal , the only player with six titles who started in all the finals he won, alongside Paco Gento Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament. No. of wins Player Club(s) 6 Paco Gento Real Madrid ( 1956 , 1957 , 1958 , 1959 , 1960 , 1966 ) Toni Kroos Bayern Munich ( 2013 ) Real Madrid ( 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2022 , 2024 ) Dani Carvajal Real Madrid ( 2014 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2022 , 2024 ) Luka Modrić Nacho 5 Juan Alonso Real Madrid ( 1956 , 1957 , 1958 , 1959 , 1960 ) Rafael Lesmes Marquitos Héctor Rial Alfredo Di Stéfano José María Zárraga Alessandro Costacurta Milan ( 1989 , 1990 , 1994 , 2003 , 2007 ) Paolo Maldini Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United ( 2008 ) Real Madrid ( 2014 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 ) Gareth Bale Real Madrid ( 2014 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2022 ) Karim Benzema Casemiro Marcelo Lucas Vázquez Real Madrid ( 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2022 , 2024 ) 4 Joseíto Real Madrid ( 1956 , 1957 , 1958 , 1959 ) Enrique Mateos Real Madrid ( 1957 , 1958 , 1959 , 1960 ) Juan Santisteban José Santamaría Real Madrid ( 1958 , 1959 , 1960 , 1966 ) Phil Neal Liverpool ( 1977 , 1978 , 1981 , 1984 ) Clarence Seedorf Ajax ( 1995 ) Real Madrid ( 1998 ) Milan ( 2003 , 2007 ) Andrés Iniesta Barcelona ( 2006 , 2009 , 2011 , 2015 ) Lionel Messi Xavi Gerard Piqué Manchester United ( 2008 ) Barcelona ( 2009 , 2011 , 2015 ) Sergio Ramos Real Madrid ( 2014 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 ) Isco Raphaël Varane Mateo Kovačić Real Madrid ( 2016 , 2017 , 2018 ) Chelsea ( 2021 ) David Alaba Bayern Munich ( 2013 , 2020 ) Real Madrid ( 2022 , 2024 ) Most appearances As of 18 March 2026 [ 108 ] [ 109 ] Players taking part in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League are highlighted in bold . The table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition. Most goals As of 18 March 2026 [ 110 ] [ 111 ] A ‡ indicates the player was from the European Cup era. Players taking part in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League are highlighted in bold . The table below does not include goals scored in the qualification stage of the competition. Most assists As of 18 March 2026 [ 112 ] Players that are still active in Europe are highlighted in boldface . Awards Player of the Season Starting from the 2021–22 edition, UEFA introduced the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award. The jury is composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stage of the competition, as well as 55 journalists selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group, one from each UEFA member association. UEFA Champions League Player of the Season Season Player Club 2021–22 Karim Benzema Real Madrid 2022–23 Rodri Manchester City 2023–24 Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid 2024–25 Ousmane Dembélé Paris Saint-Germain Young Player of the Season In the same season, UEFA also introduced the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season award. UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season Season Player Club 2021–22 Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid 2022–23 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Napoli 2023–24 Jude Bellingham Real Madrid 2024–25 Désiré Doué Paris Saint-Germain See also Continental football championships List of association football competitions References ^ a b c "Football's premier club competition" . UEFA.com . Union of European Football Associations. 31 January 2010. Archived from the original on 15 February 2010 . Retrieved 23 May 2010 . ^ "Annex A - Access List for the 2024/25 UEFA Club Competitions" . Regulations of the UEFA Champions League . UEFA.com (Report). 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[o]") ## Contents move to sidebar hide - [(Top)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League) - [1 History](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#History) Toggle History subsection - [1\.1 1955–1967: Beginnings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#1955%E2%80%931967:_Beginnings) - [1\.2 1968–1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#1968%E2%80%931976) - [1\.3 1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#1977%E2%80%931997:_Heysel_Disaster_and_rebrand_into_Champions_League) - [1\.4 1998–present: League expansion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#1998%E2%80%93present:_League_expansion) - [2 Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Anthem) - [3 Branding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Branding) - [4 Format](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Format) Toggle Format subsection - [4\.1 Qualification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Qualification) - [4\.2 League phase and knockout phase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#League_phase_and_knockout_phase) - [4\.3 Distribution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Distribution) - [5 Prizes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Prizes) Toggle Prizes subsection - [5\.1 Trophy and medals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Trophy_and_medals) - [5\.2 Prize money](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Prize_money) - [6 Sponsorship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Sponsorship) - [7 Media coverage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Media_coverage) - [8 Team records and statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Team_records_and_statistics) Toggle Team records and statistics subsection - [8\.1 Performance by club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Performance_by_club) - [8\.2 Performances by nation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Performances_by_nation) - [9 Player records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Player_records) Toggle Player records subsection - [9\.1 Most wins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_wins) - [9\.2 Most appearances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_appearances) - [9\.3 Most goals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_goals) - [9\.4 Most assists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Most_assists) - [10 Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Awards) Toggle Awards subsection - [10\.1 Player of the Season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Player_of_the_Season) - [10\.2 Young Player of the Season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#Young_Player_of_the_Season) - [11 See also](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#See_also) - [12 References](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#References) - [13 External links](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#External_links) Toggle the table of contents # UEFA Champions League 120 languages - [Afrikaans](https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Afrikaans") - [Alemannisch](https://als.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Alemannic") - [Aragonés](https://an.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_de_Campions_d%27a_UEFA "Liga de Campions d'a UEFA – Aragonese") - [العربية](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84_%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A7 "دوري أبطال أوروبا – Arabic") - [الدارجة](https://ary.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A_%D8%A3%D8%A8%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84_%D8%A4%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7 "دوري أبطال ؤروپا – Moroccan Arabic") - [مصرى](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B2_%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC "تشامبيونز ليج – Egyptian Arabic") - [অসমীয়া](https://as.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%89%E0%A7%B1%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE_%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E2%80%8C%E0%A6%9B_%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%97 "উৱেফা চেম্পিয়ন্‌ছ লীগ – Assamese") - [Asturianu](https://ast.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lliga_de_Campeones_de_la_UEFA "Lliga de Campeones de la UEFA – Asturian") - [Azərbaycanca](https://az.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%C3%87empionlar_Liqas%C4%B1 "UEFA Çempionlar Liqası – Azerbaijani") - [تۆرکجه](https://azb.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A2%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7_%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE%DB%8C%D9%88%D9%86%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF%DB%8C "آوروپا شامپیونلار لیگی – South Azerbaijani") - [Basa Bali](https://ban.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_Champions_UEFA "Liga Champions UEFA – Balinese") - [Boarisch](https://bar.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Bavarian") - [Беларуская (тарашкевіца)](https://be-tarask.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D1%96%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%87%D1%8D%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%96%D1%91%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%9E_%D0%A3%D0%AD%D0%A4%D0%90 "Ліга чэмпіёнаў УЭФА – Belarusian (Taraškievica orthography)") - [Беларуская](https://be.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D1%96%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%87%D1%8D%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%96%D1%91%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%9E_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 "Ліга чэмпіёнаў УЕФА – Belarusian") - [Български](https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A8%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 "Шампионска лига на УЕФА – Bulgarian") - [বাংলা](https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BE_%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%B8_%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%97 "উয়েফা চ্যাম্পিয়নস লিগ – Bangla") - [Brezhoneg](https://br.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevre_Kampioned_an_UEFA "Kevre Kampioned an UEFA – Breton") - [Bosanski](https://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Liga_prvaka "UEFA Liga prvaka – Bosnian") - [Català](https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lliga_de_Campions_de_la_UEFA "Lliga de Campions de la UEFA – Catalan") - [Нохчийн](https://ce.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0 "УЕФА Чемпионан лига – Chechen") - [Cebuano](https://ceb.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Cebuano") - [کوردی](https://ckb.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AE%D9%88%D9%84%DB%8C_%D9%BE%D8%A7%DA%B5%DB%95%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%95%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C_%D8%A6%DB%95%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7 "خولی پاڵەوانەکانی ئەورووپا – Central Kurdish") - [Čeština](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_mistr%C5%AF_UEFA "Liga mistrů UEFA – Czech") - [Cymraeg](https://cy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynghrair_y_Pencampwyr_UEFA "Cynghrair y Pencampwyr UEFA – Welsh") - [Dansk](https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_\(m%C3%A6nd\) "UEFA Champions League (mænd) – Danish") - [Deutsch](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – German") - [Zazaki](https://diq.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kupaya_%C5%9Eampiyoniya_Lig%C3%AA_UEFA "Kupaya Şampiyoniya Ligê UEFA – Dimli") - [Ελληνικά](https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%9F%CE%A5%CE%95%CE%A6%CE%91_%CE%A4%CF%83%CE%AC%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%82_%CE%9B%CE%B9%CE%B3%CE%BA "ΟΥΕΦΑ Τσάμπιονς Λιγκ – Greek") - [Emiliàn e rumagnòl](https://eml.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_League "Champions League – Emiliano-Romagnolo") - [Esperanto](https://eo.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligo_de_%C4%88ampionoj_de_UEFA "Ligo de Ĉampionoj de UEFA – Esperanto") - [Español](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_de_Campeones_de_la_UEFA "Liga de Campeones de la UEFA – Spanish") - [Eesti](https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Meistrite_Liiga "UEFA Meistrite Liiga – Estonian") - [Euskara](https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFAko_Txapeldunen_Liga "UEFAko Txapeldunen Liga – Basque") - [فارسی](https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF_%D9%82%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7 "لیگ قهرمانان اروپا – Persian") - [Suomi](https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mestarien_liiga "Mestarien liiga – Finnish") - [Føroyskt](https://fo.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Faroese") - [Français](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligue_des_champions_de_l%27UEFA "Ligue des champions de l'UEFA – French") - [Arpetan](https://frp.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_des_Ch%C2%B7ampions_de_l%E2%80%99UEFA "Liga des Ch·ampions de l’UEFA – Arpitan") - [Furlan](https://fur.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Friulian") - [Gaeilge](https://ga.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Irish") - [Galego](https://gl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_de_Campi%C3%B3ns_da_UEFA "Liga de Campións da UEFA – Galician") - [گیلکی](https://glk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%DB%8A%D8%B1%DB%8A%D9%BE%D8%A7_%D9%82%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D9%9A_%D9%84%D9%8A%DA%AF "اۊرۊپا قهرمانان ٚ ليگ – Gilaki") - [Avañe'ẽ](https://gn.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Guarani") - [Hausa](https://ha.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Hausa") - [עברית](https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%92%D7%AA_%D7%94%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%AA "ליגת האלופות – Hebrew") - [हिन्दी](https://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%88%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%8F_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%97 "यूईएफए चैंपियंस लीग – Hindi") - [Hrvatski](https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Liga_prvaka "UEFA Liga prvaka – Croatian") - [Magyar](https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA-bajnokok_lig%C3%A1ja "UEFA-bajnokok ligája – Hungarian") - [Հայերեն](https://hy.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D5%88%D5%92%D4%B5%D5%96%D4%B1_%D5%89%D5%A5%D5%B4%D5%BA%D5%AB%D5%B8%D5%B6%D5%B6%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%AB_%D4%BC%D5%AB%D5%A3%D5%A1 "ՈՒԵՖԱ Չեմպիոնների Լիգա – Armenian") - [Bahasa Indonesia](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_Champions_UEFA "Liga Champions UEFA – Indonesian") - [Ido](https://io.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA-Ligo_di_Championi "UEFA-Ligo di Championi – Ido") - [Íslenska](https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meistaradeild_Evr%C3%B3pu "Meistaradeild Evrópu – Icelandic") - [Italiano](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Italian") - [日本語](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B0 "UEFAチャンピオンズリーグ – Japanese") - [ქართული](https://ka.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%83%A3%E1%83%94%E1%83%A4%E1%83%90-%E1%83%A1_%E1%83%A9%E1%83%94%E1%83%9B%E1%83%9E%E1%83%98%E1%83%9D%E1%83%9C%E1%83%97%E1%83%90_%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98%E1%83%92%E1%83%90 "უეფა-ს ჩემპიონთა ლიგა – Georgian") - [Qaraqalpaqsha](https://kaa.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Chempionlar_Ligas%C4%B1 "UEFA Chempionlar Ligası – Kara-Kalpak") - [Қазақша](https://kk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%80_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%8B "УЕФА Чемпиондар Лигасы – Kazakh") - [ಕನ್ನಡ](https://kn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B2%AF%E0%B3%81%E0%B2%87%E0%B2%8E%E0%B2%AB%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%8E_%E0%B2%9A%E0%B2%BE%E0%B2%82%E0%B2%AA%E0%B2%BF%E0%B2%AF%E0%B2%A8%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B8%E0%B3%8D_%E0%B2%B2%E0%B3%80%E0%B2%97%E0%B3%8D "ಯುಇಎಫ್ಎ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಸ್ ಲೀಗ್ – Kannada") - [Yerwa Kanuri](https://knc.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_league "UEFA Champions league – Central Kanuri") - [한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%EC%B1%94%ED%94%BC%EC%96%B8%EC%8A%A4%EB%A6%AC%EA%B7%B8 "UEFA 챔피언스리그 – Korean") - [Кыргызча](https://ky.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%80_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%8B "УЕФА Чемпиондор лигасы – Kyrgyz") - [Latina](https://la.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foedus_Summorum_Athletarum_UEFA "Foedus Summorum Athletarum UEFA – Latin") - [Lëtzebuergesch](https://lb.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Luxembourgish") - [Lombard](https://lmo.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Lombard") - [ລາວ](https://lo.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%BA%8D%E0%BA%B9%E0%BA%9F%E0%BA%B2%E0%BB%81%E0%BA%8A%E0%BA%A1%E0%BA%9B%E0%BB%89%E0%BA%BD%E0%BA%99%E0%BA%A5%E0%BA%B5%E0%BA%81 "ຍູຟາແຊມປ້ຽນລີກ – Lao") - [Lietuvių](https://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%C4%8Cempion%C5%B3_lyga "UEFA Čempionų lyga – Lithuanian") - [Latviešu](https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%C4%8Cempionu_l%C4%ABga "UEFA Čempionu līga – Latvian") - [Мокшень](https://mdf.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B5_%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B5_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 "Лигатне чемпионтне УЕФА – Moksha") - [Олык марий](https://mhr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B5 "УЕФА Чемпион Лиге – Eastern Mari") - [Македонски](https://mk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D1%88%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8 "УЕФА Лига на шампиони – Macedonian") - [മലയാളം](https://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B5%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%AB_%E0%B4%9A%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%BB%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%97%E0%B5%8D "യുവേഫ ചാമ്പ്യൻസ് ലീഗ് – Malayalam") - [Монгол](https://mn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%90%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B3%D1%83%D1%83%D0%B4%D1%8B%D0%BD_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3 "УЕФА Аваргуудын Лиг – Mongolian") - [मराठी](https://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%97 "युएफा चँपियन्स लीग – Marathi") - [Bahasa Melayu](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_Juara-Juara_UEFA "Liga Juara-Juara UEFA – Malay") - [Malti](https://mt.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Maltese") - [မြန်မာဘာသာ](https://my.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E1%80%9A%E1%80%B0%E1%80%A1%E1%80%B1%E1%80%B8%E1%80%96%E1%80%AC_%E1%80%81%E1%80%BB%E1%80%94%E1%80%BA%E1%80%95%E1%80%AE%E1%80%9A%E1%80%B6%E1%80%9C%E1%80%AD%E1%80%82%E1%80%BA "ယူအေးဖာ ချန်ပီယံလိဂ် – Burmese") - [مازِرونی](https://mzn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7_%DA%86%D9%85%D9%BE%DB%8C%D9%88%D8%B2_%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AF "اروپا چمپیوز لیگ – Mazanderani") - [Napulitano](https://nap.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Neapolitan") - [Nedersaksies](https://nds-nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Low Saxon") - [नेपाली](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%AB%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%97 "युएफा च्याम्पियन्स लिग – Nepali") - [Nederlands](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Dutch") - [Norsk nynorsk](https://nn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_League "Champions League – Norwegian Nynorsk") - [Norsk bokmål](https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesterligaen_i_fotball_for_menn "Mesterligaen i fotball for menn – Norwegian Bokmål") - [Occitan](https://oc.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_dels_Campions_de_l%27UEFA "Liga dels Campions de l'UEFA – Occitan") - [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ](https://pa.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%E0%A8%9A%E0%A9%88%E0%A8%82%E0%A8%AA%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%85%E0%A8%A8%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BC_%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%97 "UEFA ਚੈਂਪੀਅਨਜ਼ ਲੀਗ – Punjabi") - [Polski](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_Mistrz%C3%B3w_UEFA "Liga Mistrzów UEFA – Polish") - [پښتو](https://ps.wikipedia.org/wiki/%DB%8C%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7_%DA%86%D9%85%D9%BE%DB%8C%D9%88%D9%86%D8%B2_%D9%84%DB%8C%DA%AB "یوفا چمپیونز لیګ – Pashto") - [Português](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_dos_Campe%C3%B5es_da_UEFA "Liga dos Campeões da UEFA – Portuguese") - [Română](https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_Campionilor_UEFA "Liga Campionilor UEFA – Romanian") - [Русский](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 "Лига чемпионов УЕФА – Russian") - 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[Shqip](https://sq.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Liga_e_Kampion%C3%ABve "UEFA Liga e Kampionëve – Albanian") - [Српски / srpski](https://sr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%88%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0 "УЕФА Лига шампиона – Serbian") - [Svenska](https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uefa_Champions_League "Uefa Champions League – Swedish") - [Kiswahili](https://sw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligi_ya_Mabingwa_Ulaya "Ligi ya Mabingwa Ulaya – Swahili") - [Ślůnski](https://szl.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League "UEFA Champions League – Silesian") - [தமிழ்](https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%AE%AF%E0%AF%82%E0%AE%88%E0%AE%8E%E0%AE%83%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%8F_%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D_%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%82%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%A3%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%81 "யூஈஎஃப்ஏ வாகையர் கூட்டிணைவு – Tamil") - [Тоҷикӣ](https://tg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D0%B8_%D2%9A%D0%B0%D2%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BD%D2%B3%D0%BE%D0%B8_%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90 "Лигаи Қаҳрамонҳои УЕФА – Tajik") - [ไทย](https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%9F%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%81 "ยูฟ่าแชมเปียนส์ลีก – Thai") - [Türkmençe](https://tk.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%C3%87empi%C3%BFonlar_Ligasy "UEFA Çempiÿonlar Ligasy – Turkmen") - [Türkçe](https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_%C5%9Eampiyonlar_Ligi "UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi – Turkish") - [Татарча / tatarça](https://tt.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%95%D0%A4%D0%90_%D0%A7%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%80_%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%8B "УЕФА Чемпионнар лигасы – Tatar") - [ئۇيغۇرچە / Uyghurche](https://ug.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%8A%D8%A7%DB%8B%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%A7_%DA%86%D9%89%D9%85%D9%BE%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%86%D9%84%DB%87%D9%82_%D9%84%D9%88%DA%AD%D9%82%D9%89%D8%B3%D9%89 "ياۋروپا چىمپيونلۇق لوڭقىسى – Uyghur") - [Українська](https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9B%D1%96%D0%B3%D0%B0_%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%96%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%96%D0%B2_%D0%A3%D0%84%D0%A4%D0%90 "Ліга чемпіонів УЄФА – Ukrainian") - 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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia European association football tournament "European Champions League" and "European Cup" redirect here. For other uses, see [Champions League (disambiguation)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_League_\(disambiguation\) "Champions League (disambiguation)") and [European Cup (disambiguation)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Cup_\(disambiguation\) "European Cup (disambiguation)"). This article is about the men's competition. For the women's competition, see [UEFA Women's Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League "UEFA Women's Champions League"). "UEFA CL" redirects here. For the third tier competition, see [UEFA Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League"). Football tournament \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f5/UEFA_Champions_League.svg/250px-UEFA_Champions_League.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UEFA_Champions_League.svg) \| \| \| Organiser(s) \| [UEFA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA "UEFA") \| \| Founded \| 1955; 71 years ago (1955) (rebranded in 1992) \| \| Region \| Europe \| \| Teams \| 36 (league phase) 81 (total) \| \| Qualifier for \| [UEFA Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup") [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") [FIFA Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup") \| \| Related competitions \| [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") (2nd tier) [UEFA Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") (3rd tier) [UEFA Youth League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Youth_League "UEFA Youth League") (Youth competition) \| \| Current champions \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") (1st title) \| \| Most championships \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (15 titles) \| \| Broadcasters \| [List of broadcasters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters "List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters") \| \| Website \| [uefa.com/uefachampionsleague](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Soccerball_current_event.svg/40px-Soccerball_current_event.svg.png) [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") \| \| The UEFA Champions League (UCL or UEFA CL), commonly known as the Champions League, is an annual club [association football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football "Association football") competition organised by the [Union of European Football Associations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA "UEFA") (UEFA) that is contested by [top-division European clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_top-division_football_clubs_in_UEFA_countries "List of top-division football clubs in UEFA countries"). The competition begins with a [round robin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-robin_tournament "Round-robin tournament") league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the [FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup "FIFA World Cup") and the [UEFA European Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Championship "UEFA European Championship"). It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations. Introduced [in 1955](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup") as the European Champion Clubs' Cup ([French](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language "French language"): Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens), and commonly known as the European Cup, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) While only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by [coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") provide four teams each by default,[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2) with a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-4) Clubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") competition, and since 2021, for the third-tier [UEFA Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEL2-5) In its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Matches-6) The winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the [UEFA Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup"), the [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") and the [FIFA Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEFA_Super_Cup-7)[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-FIFA_Club_World_Cup-8) Spanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins), Italy (12 wins), Germany (8 wins), Netherlands (6 wins) and Portugal (4 wins).[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-9) England has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 24 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10) Since the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, only two top-tier football clubs outside the [Big Five](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_\(association_football\) "Big Five (association football)") European nations ([Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga "La Liga"), [England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League "Premier League"), [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_A "Serie A"), [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesliga "Bundesliga") and [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligue_1 "Ligue 1")) have also reached the final: [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") ([2003–04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League")) and [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") ([1994–95](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League") and [1995–96](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League")). [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") is the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Madrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions).[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Only one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to their tournament victory: [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") in the [2019–20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") season.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-12) [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") are the current European champions, having beaten [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") 5–0 in the [2025 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2025 UEFA Champions League final") for their first ever title.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-13) ## History Main article: [History of the European Cup and UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League "History of the European Cup and UEFA Champions League") See also: [List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals") \| Season \| Winners \| \|---\|---\| \| European Cup \| \| \| [1955–56](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [1956–57](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (2) \| \| [1957–58](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (3) \| \| [1958–59](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (4) \| \| [1959–60](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (5) \| \| [1960–61](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") \| \| [1961–62](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") (2) \| \| [1962–63](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") \| \| [1963–64](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") \| \| [1964–65](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") (2) \| \| [1965–66](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (6) \| \| [1966–67](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup "1966–67 European Cup") \| [![Scotland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Flag_of_Scotland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Football_Association "Scottish Football Association") [Celtic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C. "Celtic F.C.") \| \| [1967–68](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") \| \| [1968–69](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (2) \| \| [1969–70](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Feyenoord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feyenoord "Feyenoord") \| \| [1970–71](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") \| \| [1971–72](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup "1971–72 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") (2) \| \| [1972–73](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup "1972–73 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") (3) \| \| [1973–74](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup "1973–74 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| \| [1974–75](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup "1974–75 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (2) \| \| [1975–76](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup "1975–76 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (3) \| \| [1976–77](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup "1976–77 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") \| \| [1977–78](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup "1977–78 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (2) \| \| [1978–79](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup "1978–79 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") \| \| [1979–80](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup "1979–80 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") (2) \| \| [1980–81](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup "1980–81 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (3) \| \| [1981–82](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Aston Villa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C. "Aston Villa F.C.") \| \| [1982–83](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup "1982–83 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Hamburger SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV "Hamburger SV") \| \| [1983–84](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup "1983–84 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (4) \| \| [1984–85](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup "1984–85 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") \| \| [1985–86](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup "1985–86 European Cup") \| [![Romania](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Football_Federation "Romanian Football Federation") [Steaua București](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCSB "FCSB") \| \| [1986–87](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup "1986–87 European Cup") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") \| \| [1987–88](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup "1987–88 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") \| \| [1988–89](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (3) \| \| [1989–90](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (4) \| \| [1990–91](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup "1990–91 European Cup") \| [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia "Football Association of Yugoslavia") [Red Star Belgrade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_Belgrade "Red Star Belgrade") \| \| [1991–92](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup "1991–92 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| \| UEFA Champions League \| \| \| [1992–93](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League "1992–93 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Olympique de Marseille](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_de_Marseille "Olympique de Marseille") \| \| [1993–94](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (5) \| \| [1994–95](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") (4) \| \| [1995–96](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") (2) \| \| [1996–97](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") \| \| [1997–98](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (7) \| \| [1998–99](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League "1998–99 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (2) \| \| [1999–2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League "1999–2000 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (8) \| \| [2000–01](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League "2000–01 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (4) \| \| [2001–02](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League "2001–02 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (9) \| \| [2002–03](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (6) \| \| [2003–04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") (2) \| \| [2004–05](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League "2004–05 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (5) \| \| [2005–06](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (2) \| \| [2006–07](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (7) \| \| [2007–08](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (3) \| \| [2008–09](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (3) \| \| [2009–10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League "2009–10 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") (3) \| \| [2010–11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (4) \| \| [2011–12](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") \| \| [2012–13](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (5) \| \| [2013–14](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (10) \| \| [2014–15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (5) \| \| [2015–16](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (11) \| \| [2016–17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (12) \| \| [2017–18](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (13) \| \| [2018–19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League "2018–19 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (6) \| \| [2019–20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (6) \| \| [2020–21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") (2) \| \| [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (14) \| \| [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") \| \| [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (15) \| \| [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| \| [2025–26](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") \| TBD \| The first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the [1895 World Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1895_World_Championship_\(football\) "1895 World Championship (football)"), when English champions [Sunderland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunderland_A.F.C. "Sunderland A.F.C.") beat Scottish champions [Heart of Midlothian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C. "Heart of Midlothian F.C.") 5–3.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-14) The first pan-European tournament was the [Challenge Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_Cup_\(Austria-Hungary\) "Challenge Cup (Austria-Hungary)"), a competition between clubs in the [Austro-Hungarian Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria-Hungary "Austria-Hungary").[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-15) Three years later, in 1900, the champions of [Belgium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium "Belgium"), [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands "Netherlands") and [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland "Switzerland"), which were the only existing leagues in continental Europe at the time, participated in the [Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe_Van_der_Straeten_Ponthoz "Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz"), thus being dubbed as the "club championship of the continent" by the local newspapers.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-16)[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-17) The [Mitropa Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitropa_Cup "Mitropa Cup"), a competition modelled after the Challenge Cup, was created in 1927, an idea of Austrian [Hugo Meisl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Meisl "Hugo Meisl"), and played between Central European clubs.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-18) In 1930, the [Coupe des Nations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe_des_Nations "Coupe des Nations") (lit. 'Nations Cup'), the first attempt to create a cup for national champion clubs of Europe, was played and organised by Swiss club [Servette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servette_FC "Servette FC").[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) Held in [Geneva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva "Geneva"), it brought together ten champions from across the continent. The tournament was won by [Újpest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Ajpest_FC "Újpest FC") of Hungary.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) [Latin European](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance-speaking_Europe "Romance-speaking Europe") nations came together to form the [Latin Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_Cup "Latin Cup") in 1949.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20) After receiving reports from his journalists over the highly successful [South American Championship of Champions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_American_Championship_of_Champions "South American Championship of Champions") of 1948, [Gabriel Hanot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Hanot "Gabriel Hanot"), editor of [L'Équipe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27%C3%89quipe "L'Équipe"), began proposing the creation of a continent-wide tournament.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-21) In interviews, [Jacques Ferran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Ferran "Jacques Ferran") (one of the founders of the European Champions Cup, together with Gabriel Hanot),[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-22) said that the South American Championship of Champions was the inspiration for the European Champions Cup.[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-23) After [Stan Cullis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Cullis "Stan Cullis") declared [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C. "Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.") "Champions of the World" following a successful run of friendlies in the 1950s, in particular [a 3–2 friendly victory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C._v_Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC "Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. v Budapest Honvéd FC") against [Budapest Honvéd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC "Budapest Honvéd FC"), Hanot finally managed to convince UEFA to put into practice such a tournament.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) It was conceived in Paris in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) ### 1955–1967: Beginnings The first European Cup took place during the [1955–56](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup") season.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) Sixteen teams participated (some by invitation): [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (Italy), [AGF Aarhus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aarhus_Gymnastikforening "Aarhus Gymnastikforening") (Denmark), [Anderlecht](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.S.C._Anderlecht "R.S.C. Anderlecht") (Belgium), [Djurgården](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djurg%C3%A5rdens_IF_Fotboll "Djurgårdens IF Fotboll") (Sweden), [Gwardia Warszawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwardia_Warszawa "Gwardia Warszawa") (Poland), [Hibernian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_F.C. "Hibernian F.C.") (Scotland), [Partizan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FK_Partizan "FK Partizan") ([Yugoslavia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Federative_Republic_of_Yugoslavia "Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia")), [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") (Netherlands), [Rapid Wien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Rapid_Wien "SK Rapid Wien") (Austria), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (Spain), [Rot-Weiss Essen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rot-Weiss_Essen "Rot-Weiss Essen") ([West Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Germany "West Germany")), [Saarbrücken](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1._FC_Saarbr%C3%BCcken "1. FC Saarbrücken") ([Saar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saar_\(protectorate\) "Saar (protectorate)")), [Servette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servette_FC "Servette FC") (Switzerland), [Sporting CP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sporting_CP "Sporting CP") (Portugal), [Reims](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_de_Reims "Stade de Reims") (France) and [Vörös Lobogó](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTK_Budapest_FC "MTK Budapest FC") (Hungary).[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The first goal in European Cup history was scored by [João Baptista Martins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%A3o_Baptista_Martins "João Baptista Martins") of Sporting CP.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The inaugural final took place at the [Parc des Princes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_des_Princes "Parc des Princes") between Stade de Reims and Real Madrid on 13 June 1956.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) The Spanish squad came back from behind to win 4–3 thanks to goals from [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano "Alfredo Di Stéfano") and [Marquitos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_Alonso_Imaz "Marcos Alonso Imaz"), as well as two goals from [Héctor Rial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial "Héctor Rial").[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) Real Madrid successfully defended the trophy [next season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup") in their home stadium, the [Santiago Bernabéu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_Bernab%C3%A9u_Stadium "Santiago Bernabéu Stadium"), against [Fiorentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina "ACF Fiorentina").[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) After a scoreless first half, Real Madrid scored twice in six minutes to defeat the Italians.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) In [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), Milan failed to capitalise after going ahead on the scoreline twice, only for Real Madrid to equalise.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30) The final, held in [Heysel Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Baudouin_Stadium "King Baudouin Stadium"), went to extra time where [Francisco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Gento "Francisco Gento") scored the game-winning goal to allow Real Madrid to retain the title for the third consecutive season.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png/250px-Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_\(cropped\).png) [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano "Alfredo Di Stéfano") (pictured in 1959) led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup titles between 1956 and 1960. In a rematch of the first final, Real Madrid faced Stade Reims at the [Neckarstadion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MHPArena "MHPArena") for the [1959 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959_European_Cup_Final "1959 European Cup Final"), and won 2–0.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959S-31)[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959R-32) West German side [Eintracht Frankfurt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eintracht_Frankfurt "Eintracht Frankfurt") became the first team not to compete in the Latin cup to reach the European Cup final.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20)[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) The [1960 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_European_Cup_Final "1960 European Cup Final") holds the record for the most goals scored, with Real Madrid beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 at [Hampden Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampden_Park "Hampden Park"), courtesy of four goals by [Ferenc Puskás](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferenc_Pusk%C3%A1s "Ferenc Puskás") and a [hat-trick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat-trick "Hat-trick") by Alfredo Di Stéfano.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) This was Real Madrid's fifth consecutive title, a record that still stands today.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10) Real Madrid's reign ended in the [1960–61 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup") when [bitter rivals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cl%C3%A1sico "El Clásico") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") dethroned them in the first round.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36) Barcelona were defeated in the final by Portuguese side [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") 3–2 at the [Wankdorf Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankdorf_Stadium "Wankdorf Stadium").[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36)[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37) Reinforced by [Eusébio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eus%C3%A9bio "Eusébio"), Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 at the [Olympic Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Stadium_\(Amsterdam\) "Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)") in Amsterdam and kept the title for a [second consecutive season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup").[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37)[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962S-38)[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962R-39) Benfica wanted to repeat Real Madrid's successful run of the 1950s after reaching the showpiece event of the [1962–63 European Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup"), but a brace from Brazilian-Italian [José Altafini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Altafini "José Altafini") at [Wembley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Stadium_\(1923\) "Wembley Stadium (1923)") gave the spoils to Milan, making the trophy leave the [Iberian Peninsula](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberian_Peninsula "Iberian Peninsula") for the first time ever.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963S-40)[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963R-41)[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-ACMilan1963-42) [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") beat an ageing Real Madrid 3–1 at the [Ernst-Happel-Stadion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst-Happel-Stadion "Ernst-Happel-Stadion") to win the [1963–64 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup") and replicate their local-rival's success.[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964S-43)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964R-44)[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1964-45) The title stayed in Milan for the [third year in a row](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup") after Inter beat Benfica 1–0 at their home ground, the [San Siro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Siro "San Siro").[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965S-46)[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965R-47)[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1965-48) Under the leadership of [Jock Stein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Stein "Jock Stein"), Scottish club [Celtic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C. "Celtic F.C.") beat Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final to become the first British club to win the European Cup.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-49)[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-50) The Celtic players that day, all of whom were born within 30 miles (48 km) of Glasgow, subsequently became known as the "[Lisbon Lions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Lions "Lisbon Lions")".[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-51) ### 1968–1976 The [1967–68 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup") saw [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") become the first English team to win the European Cup, beating two-times winners [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") 4–1 in the final.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-52) In the [1968–69 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup"), [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") became the first Dutch team to reach the European Cup final, but they were beaten 4–1 by Milan, who claimed their second European Cup, with [Pierino Prati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierino_Prati "Pierino Prati") scoring a hat-trick.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-53) The [1969–70 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup") saw the first Dutch winners of the competition. [Feyenoord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feyenoord "Feyenoord") knocked out the defending champions, Milan in the second round,[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-54) before beating Celtic in the [final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_European_Cup_Final "1970 European Cup Final").[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-55) In the [1970–71 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup"), Ajax won the title, beating Greek side [Panathinaikos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panathinaikos_F.C. "Panathinaikos F.C.") in the final.[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-56) The season saw a number of changes, with [penalty shoot-outs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_shoot-out_\(association_football\) "Penalty shoot-out (association football)") being introduced, and the [away goals rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_goals_rule "Away goals rule") being changed so that it would be used in all rounds except the final.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-57) It was also the first time a Greek team reached the final, as well as the first season that Real Madrid failed to qualify, having finished sixth in [La Liga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga "La Liga") the previous season.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-58) Ajax went on to win the competition three years in a row (1971 to 1973), which [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") emulated from 1974 to 1976. The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from the Netherlands and West Germany, who together won 7 back-to-back European Cups between 1970 and 1976. ### 1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg/250px-Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup,_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg) [Johan Cruyff](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Cruyff "Johan Cruyff") (pictured in 1972) won the European Cup three times in a row with [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax"). [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") won their first two titles in 1977 and 1978.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-59) The following seasons saw victories in 1978–79 and 1979–80 for Brian Clough's [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C."). The following year Liverpool won their third title before Aston Villa continued the sense of English dominance in [1982](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup"). In 1982–83, [Hamburger SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV "Hamburger SV") broke the English dominance. Liverpool regained it in 1983–84 before losing to Juventus (1984–85). All English clubs were banned for five years (Liverpool for six years) following the [1985 European Cup final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_European_Cup_final "1985 European Cup final") due to the [Heysel Stadium disaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heysel_Stadium_disaster "Heysel Stadium disaster"). Following the five-year ban on English teams, [Steaua București](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCSB "FCSB") won the European Cup in 1985–86, followed by Porto in 1986–87, [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") in 1987–88; [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (2), [Red Star Belgrade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_Belgrade "Red Star Belgrade") and [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona "Barcelona") became champions before the competition was re-formulated as the UEFA Champions League. The [1996-97 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League") was the final Champions League tournament in which only European league champions were allowed to compete; the tournament was won by [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund"). The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from England between 1977 and 1984, winning seven European Cup finals, and later the dominance of Italian football clubs in the 1990s; in a nine-year period from 1989 to 1998, Italian clubs reached nine Champions League finals. ### 1998–present: League expansion The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from Spain, who won 3 out of 5 finals from 1998–2002 and dominated the competition from 2014–18, with Real Madrid winning three back-to-back Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and England, who won 3 times between 2005–12 (as did Barcelona) and had 3 wins from 2018–23. From the expansion of the Champions League in 1997–98 to the 2023-4 final, Spanish clubs reached 17 finals and English clubs reached 16 finals. During the 2020 [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"), the tournament was suspended in mid-March 2020 and resumed in August 2020. ## Anthem Main article: [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem "UEFA Champions League Anthem") > "Magic...it's magic above all else. When you hear the anthem it captivates you straight away." —[Zinedine Zidane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinedine_Zidane "Zinedine Zidane")[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-60) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg/250px-Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg) The two teams line up for the [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem "UEFA Champions League Anthem") before each match and a flag of the Champions League "starball" logo is waved in the centre circle. The UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply as "Champions League", was written by [Tony Britten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Britten "Tony Britten"), and is an adaptation of [George Frideric Handel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frideric_Handel "George Frideric Handel")'s 1727 anthem [Zadok the Priest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadok_the_Priest "Zadok the Priest") (one of his [Coronation Anthems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Anthems_\(Handel\) "Coronation Anthems (Handel)")).[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61)[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-62) UEFA commissioned Britten in 1992 to arrange an anthem, and the piece was performed by London's [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Philharmonic_Orchestra "Royal Philharmonic Orchestra") and sung by the [Academy of St. Martin in the Fields](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_St._Martin_in_the_Fields "Academy of St. Martin in the Fields").[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61) Stating that "the anthem is now almost as iconic as the trophy", UEFA's official website adds it is "known to set the hearts of many of the world's top footballers aflutter".[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61) The chorus contains the three official languages used by UEFA: English, German, and French.[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63) The climactic moment is set to the exclamations 'Die Meister! Die Besten! Les Grandes Équipes! The Champions!'.[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-64) The anthem's chorus is played before each UEFA Champions League game as the two teams are lined up, as well as at the beginning and end of television broadcasts of the matches. In addition to the anthem, there is also entrance music, which contains parts of the anthem itself, which is played as teams enter the field.[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-65) The complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus.[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63) Special vocal versions have been performed live at the Champions League final with lyrics in other languages, changing over to the host nation's language for the chorus. These versions were performed by [Andrea Bocelli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Bocelli "Andrea Bocelli") (Italian; [Rome 2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2009 UEFA Champions League final"), [Milan 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2016 UEFA Champions League final") and [Cardiff 2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2017 UEFA Champions League final")), [Juan Diego Flores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Diego_Flores "Juan Diego Flores") (Spanish; [Madrid 2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2010 UEFA Champions League final")), [All Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Angels "All Angels") ([Wembley 2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2011 UEFA Champions League final")), [Jonas Kaufmann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Kaufmann "Jonas Kaufmann") and [David Garrett](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Garrett_\(musician\) "David Garrett (musician)") ([Munich 2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2012 UEFA Champions League final")) and [Mariza](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariza "Mariza") ([Lisbon 2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2014 UEFA Champions League final")). In the [2013 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2013 UEFA Champions League final") at [Wembley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Stadium "Wembley Stadium"), the chorus was played twice. In the [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2018 UEFA Champions League final") and [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2019 UEFA Champions League final") finals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played, by [2Cellos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2Cellos "2Cellos") (2018) and Asturia Girls (2019).[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-66)[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-67) In the [2023 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2023 UEFA Champions League final"), held in Istanbul, Hungarian pianist [Ádám György](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81d%C3%A1m_Gy%C3%B6rgy "Ádám György") performed the piano version of the anthem.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-68) The anthem has been released commercially in its original version on [iTunes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITunes "ITunes") and [Spotify](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify "Spotify") with the title of Champions League Theme. In 2018, composer [Hans Zimmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Zimmer "Hans Zimmer") remixed the anthem with rapper [Vince Staples](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Staples "Vince Staples") for [EA Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EA_Sports "EA Sports")' video game [FIFA 19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_19 "FIFA 19"), with it also featuring in the game's reveal trailer.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-69) ## Branding [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Adidas_Finale_20.jpg/250px-Adidas_Finale_20.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adidas_Finale_20.jpg) The "starball" logo is incorporated into the design of the competition's official match ball, the [Adidas Finale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas_Finale "Adidas Finale"). In 1991, UEFA asked its commercial partner, Television Event and Media Marketing (TEAM), to help brand the Champions League. This resulted in the anthem, "house colours" of black and white or silver and a logo, and the "starball". The starball was created by Design Bridge, a London-based firm selected by TEAM after a competition.[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-70) TEAM gives particular attention to detail in how the colours and starball are depicted at matches. According to TEAM, "Irrespective of whether you are a spectator in Moscow or Milan, you will always see the same stadium dressing materials, the same opening ceremony featuring the 'starball' centre circle ceremony, and hear the same [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem "UEFA Champions League Anthem")". Based on research it conducted, TEAM concluded that by 1999, "the starball logo had achieved a recognition rate of 94 percent among fans".[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-71) ## Format [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png/960px-UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png) A map of UEFA countries whose teams have reached the league phase or group stage of the UEFA Champions League UEFA member state that has been represented in the league phase or group stage UEFA member state that has not been represented in the league phase or group stage ### Qualification See also: [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") The UEFA Champions League used to begin with a double [round-robin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-robin_tournament "Round-robin tournament") group stage of 32 teams until it evolved into a league phase of 36 teams, which is preceded by two qualification 'streams' for teams that do not receive direct entry to the tournament proper. The two streams are divided between teams qualified by virtue of being league champions, and those qualified by virtue of finishing second, third or fourth in their national championship. The number of teams that each association enters into the UEFA Champions League is based upon the [UEFA coefficients](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient#Men's_association_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") of the member associations. These coefficients are generated by the results of clubs representing each association during the previous five Champions League, [Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") and [Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") seasons. The higher an association's coefficient, the more teams represent the association in the Champions League, and the fewer qualification rounds the association's teams must compete in. Five of the remaining seven qualifying places are granted to the winners of a four-round qualifying tournament between the remaining 43 or 44 national champions, within which those champions from associations with higher coefficients receive byes to later rounds. The other two are granted to the winners of a three-round qualifying tournament between ten and eleven clubs from the associations ranked 5–6 through 15, which have qualified based upon finishing second, third or fourth in their respective national league. In addition to sporting criteria, any club must be licensed by its national association to participate in the Champions League. To obtain a licence, the club must meet certain stadium, infrastructure and finance requirements. In [2005–06](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League"), Liverpool and [Artmedia Bratislava](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Petr%C5%BEalka "FC Petržalka") became the first teams to reach the Champions League group stage after playing in all three qualifying rounds. Real Madrid and Barcelona hold the record for the most appearances in the group stage, having qualified 29 times, followed by Bayern Munich on 28.[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-72) Between 1999 and 2008, no differentiation was made between champions and non-champions in qualification. The 16 top-ranked teams spread across the biggest domestic leagues qualified directly for the tournament group stage. Prior to this, three preliminary knockout qualifying rounds whittled down the remaining teams, with teams starting in different rounds. An exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season. UEFA gave special dispensation for Liverpool to enter the Champions League, giving England five qualifiers.[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-73) UEFA subsequently ruled that the defending champions qualify for the competition the following year regardless of their domestic league placing. However, for those leagues with four entrants in the Champions League, this meant that, if the Champions League winner fell outside of its domestic league's top four, it would qualify at the expense of the fourth-placed team in the league. Until 2015–16, no association could have more than four entrants in the Champions League.[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-74) In May 2012, [Tottenham Hotspur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. "Tottenham Hotspur F.C.") finished fourth in the [2011–12 Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_Premier_League "2011–12 Premier League"), two places ahead of Chelsea, but failed to qualify for the [2012–13 Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"), after Chelsea won the [2012 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_Final "2012 UEFA Champions League Final").[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75) Tottenham were demoted to the [2012–13 UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Europa_League "2012–13 UEFA Europa League").[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75) In May 2013,[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Uefa-May2013a-76) it was decided that, starting from the [2015–16 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") (and continuing at least for the three-year cycle until the [2017–18 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")), the winners of the previous season's [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") would qualify for the UEFA Champions League, entering at least the play-off round, and entering the group stage if the berth reserved for the Champions League title holders was not used. The previous limit of a maximum of four teams per association was increased to five, meaning that a fourth-placed team from one of the top three ranked associations would only have to be moved to the Europa League if both the Champions League and Europa League winners came from that association and both finished outside the top four of their domestic league.[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2015AccessExplained-77) Starting from the 2018–19 season, the Europa League winner would receive automatic qualification for the Champions League group stage, with no additional entries required.[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-78) Starting from the 2024–25 season, the two associations with the highest coefficients from the previous season would receive an extra Champions League spot (known as European Performance Spot) into the league phase. The Champions League and Europa League winners would not be able to fill the European Performance Spots, and they would still receive an additional spot if one or both came from the same top-five association and finished outside of the top four of their domestic league, though the fourth-placed team of the league would no longer go to the Europa League, thus increasing the maximum number of teams per association from five to seven.[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-79) In 2007, [Michel Platini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Platini "Michel Platini"), the UEFA president, had proposed taking one place from the three leagues with four entrants and allocating it to that nation's cup winners. This proposal was rejected in a vote at a UEFA Strategy Council meeting.[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-80) In the same meeting, however, it was agreed that the third-placed team in the top three leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage, rather than entry into the third qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team would enter the play-off round for non-champions, guaranteeing an opponent from one of the top 15 leagues in Europe. This was part of Platini's plan to increase the number of teams qualifying directly into the group stage, while simultaneously increasing the number of teams from lower-ranked nations in the group stage.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-81) In the reforming plan for the 2018–21 cycle, which was announced in August 2016 and confirmed in December, the top four teams in the top four leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage.[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-82)[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-83) In 2012, [Arsène Wenger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars%C3%A8ne_Wenger "Arsène Wenger") referred to qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four places in the [Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League "Premier League") as the "4th Place Trophy". The phrase was coined after a pre-match conference when he was questioned about Arsenal's lack of a trophy after exiting the [FA Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FA_Cup "FA Cup"). He said "The first trophy is to finish in the top four".[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-84) At Arsenal's 2012 AGM, Wenger was also quoted as saying: "For me there are five trophies every season: Premier League, Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League..."[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-85) ### League phase and knockout phase Beginning with the 2024–25 season, UEFA changed the format of their three club competitions, abandoning the group stage in favour of an expanded league phase.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-86) The number of participating teams was increased from 32 to 36 teams. Teams are no longer divided into groups of four teams each but are ranked in a single table resembling the [Swiss-system tournament](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament "Swiss-system tournament") format.[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-87)[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-88)[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-89) Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. For the draw of the league phase, teams are divided into four seeding pots according to their [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient"). Each team will play against two teams from each pot, one home and one away. The league phase is played from September to January, while the knockout phase begins in February, with matches predominantly played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. After the league phase, a two-legged knockout play-off round is played between teams finishing 9–16 (seeded) and 17–24 (unseeded) in the league phase. Teams finishing in the top eight of the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16 as seeded teams, while the eight winning teams from the knockout play-off round will enter the round of 16 draw as unseeded teams. Teams finishing 25th–36th place in the league phase and the eight losers of the knockout play-offs are eliminated from the competition and from European football since it is no longer possible to enter the Europa League from the league phase onwards. After the round of 16 the competition follows the traditional knockout format with quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged and without association draw protection) and then the final at a venue chosen prior to the season. The final is typically held in late May or early June. Prior to the 2024–25 season, there was a group stage of 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four.[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The draw to determine which teams entered each group was [seeded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_\(sports\) "Seed (sports)") based on each team's [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient"), and no group could contain more than one club from each association. Each team played six group stage games, meeting the other three teams in its group home and away in a round-robin format.[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The first place team and the runners-up from each group then progressed to the next round. The third-placed teams entered the Europa League's knockout round and the fourth-placed teams were eliminated from the competition. For the next stage—the last 16—the winning team from one group played against the runners-up from another group, but teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other (see [random two-sided matching](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_two-sided_matching "Random two-sided matching")). From the quarter-finals onwards, the draw was entirely random, without association protection.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-91) The group stage was played from September to December, whilst the knockout stage began in February, with matches usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The knockout ties were played in a two-legged format, with the exception of the final. In the [2019–20 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League"), due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic") the tournament was suspended for five months. The format of the remainder of the tournament was temporarily amended as a result, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being played as single match knockout ties at neutral venues in Lisbon, Portugal in the summer with the final taking place on 23 August 2020.[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-92) ### Distribution The following is the default access list. \| \| Teams entering in this round \| Teams advancing from the previous round \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| First qualifying round (32 teams) \| 32 champions from associations 23–55 (except Liechtenstein) \| \| \| \| Second qualifying round \| Champions Path (24 teams) \| 8 champions from associations 15–22 \| 16 winners from the first qualifying round \| \| League Path (6 teams) \| 6 runners-up from associations 10–15 \| \| \| \| Third qualifying round \| Champions Path (12 teams) \| \| 12 winners from the second qualifying round (Champions Path) \| \| League Path (8 teams) \| 3 runners-up from associations 7–9 1 third-placed team from association 6 1 fourth-placed team from association 5 \| 3 winners from the second qualifying round (League Path) \| \| \| Play-off round \| Champions Path (10 teams) \| 4 champions from associations 11–14 \| 6 winners from the third qualifying round (Champions Path) \| \| League Path (4 teams) \| \| 4 winners from the third qualifying round (League Path) \| \| \| League phase (36 teams) \| UEFA Champions League title holders [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") title holders 10 champions from associations 1–10 6 runners-up from associations 1–6 5 third-placed teams from associations 1–5 4 fourth-placed teams from associations 1–4 2 teams from associations with the highest 1-year association coefficient \| 5 winners from the play-off round (Champions Path) 2 winners from the play-off round (League Path) \| \| \| Preliminary knockout round (16 teams) \| \| 16 teams ranked from 9−24 in league phase \| \| \| Knockout phase (16 teams) \| \| 8 Winners from previous play-off 8 Teams ranked from 1−8 in league phase \| \| Changes will be made to the access list above if the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the tournament via their domestic leagues. - If the Champions League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best champions in qualifying rounds enter the league phase, and champions of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly. - If the Europa League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best club in qualifying rounds enters the league phase, except for the runners-up of associations 11–15, as they have a higher-ranked domestic team in the qualifiers, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly. - If the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the qualifying rounds via their domestic league, their spot in the qualifying rounds is vacated, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are promoted accordingly. ## Prizes ### Trophy and medals Main article: [European Champion Clubs' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup "European Champion Clubs' Cup") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg/250px-Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg) The trophy Each year, the winning team is presented with the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the current version of which has been awarded since 1967. From the 1968–69 season and prior to the 2008–09 season any team that won the Champions League three years in a row or five times overall was awarded the official trophy permanently.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Each time a club achieved this, a new official trophy had to be forged for the following season.[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-95) [Five clubs own a version of the official trophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup#Clubs_awarded_the_trophy_permanently "European Champion Clubs' Cup"): Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan and Liverpool.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Since 2008, the official trophy has remained with UEFA and the clubs are awarded a replica.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) The current trophy is 74 cm (29 in) tall and made of silver, weighing 11 kg (24 lb). It was designed by Jürg Stadelmann, a jeweller from [Bern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bern "Bern"), Switzerland, after the original was given to Real Madrid in 1966 in recognition of their six titles to date, and cost 10,000 [Swiss francs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_franc "Swiss franc"). 50 gold medals are presented to the Champions League winners, and 50 silver medals to the runners-up.[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-96) ### Prize money Starting with the 2024–25 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows.[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-97) - Play-off round: €4,290,000 - Base fee for league phase: €18,620,000 - League phase victory: €2,100,000 - League phase draw: €700,000 - Bonus based on league phase ranking: €275,000 - €9,900,000 - League phase top 8: €2,000,000 - League phase ranked 9 through 16: €1,000,000 - Knockout round play-offs: €1,000,000 - Round of 16: €11,000,000 - Quarter-finals: €12,500,000 - Semi-finals: €15,000,000 - Runners-up: €18,500,000 - Champions: €25,000,000 A large part of the distributed revenue from the UEFA Champions League is linked to the "market pool", the distribution of which is determined by the value of the television market in each nation. For the 2019–20 season, [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_F.C. "Paris Saint-Germain F.C."), who were the runners-up, earned nearly €126.8 million in total, of which €101.3 million was prize money, compared with the €125.46 million earned by Bayern Munich, who won the tournament and were awarded €112.96 million in prize money.[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-98) ## Sponsorship [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg/250px-Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg) A can of [Heineken](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heineken "Heineken") with the branding of the [2011 UEFA Champions League final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2011 UEFA Champions League final") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Cristiano_Ajax.jpg/250px-Cristiano_Ajax.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cristiano_Ajax.jpg) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg/250px-Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg) During the [2011–12 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League"), [bwin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bwin "Bwin") were the shirt sponsors for Real Madrid (left), however, the club were barred from wearing their bwin-sponsored jerseys when they played against [CSKA Moscow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFC_CSKA_Moscow "PFC CSKA Moscow") in Russia in February 2012, where [gambling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling "Gambling") advertisements were banned (right). Like the [FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup "FIFA World Cup"), the UEFA Champions League is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations, in contrast to the single main sponsor typically found in national top-flight leagues. When the Champions League was created in 1992, it was decided that a maximum of eight companies should be allowed to sponsor the event, with each corporation being allocated four advertising boards around the perimeter of the pitch, as well as logo placement at pre- and post-match interviews and a certain number of tickets to each match. This, combined with a deal to ensure tournament sponsors were given priority on television advertisements during matches, ensured that each of the tournament's main sponsors was given maximum exposure.[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-99) From the [2012–13 knockout phase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League_knockout_phase "2012–13 UEFA Champions League knockout phase"), UEFA used LED [advertising hoardings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard "Billboard") installed in knockout participant stadiums, including the final. From the [2015–16 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") onwards, UEFA has used such hoardings from the play-off round until the final.[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100) Since 2021, the UEFA also used Virtual Board Replacement (VBR) technology to offer region-based advertising; regional sponsors are inserted into the hoardings as shown on the broadcast feed in specific regions along with the global sponsors.[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-101)[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-102) Individual clubs may wear jerseys with advertising. However, only two sponsorships are permitted per jersey in addition to that of the kit manufacturer, at the chest and the left sleeve.[\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-103) Exceptions are made for non-profit organisations, which can feature on the front of the shirt, incorporated with the main sponsor or in place of it; or on the back, either below the squad number or on the collar area.[\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-104) If a club plays a match in a nation where the relevant sponsorship category is restricted (such as France's [alcohol advertising](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_advertising "Alcohol advertising") restriction), then they must remove that logo from their jerseys. For example, when [Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangers_F.C. "Rangers F.C.") played French side [Auxerre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Auxerre "AJ Auxerre") in the [1996–97 Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League"), they wore the logo of the holiday chain [Center Parcs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Parcs_Europe "Center Parcs Europe") instead of their primary sponsor, [McEwan's Lager](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McEwan%27s "McEwan's") (both companies at the time were subsidiaries of [Scottish & Newcastle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_%26_Newcastle "Scottish & Newcastle")).[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Alternative_to_alcohol-105) ## Media coverage Main article: [List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters "List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters") The competition attracts an extensive television audience, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. The final of the tournament has been, in recent years, the most-watched annual sporting event in the world.[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-106) The [final of the 2012–13 tournament](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2013 UEFA Champions League final") had the competition's highest TV ratings to date, drawing approximately 360 million television viewers.[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-record-107) ## Team records and statistics Main article: [European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics "European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics") See also: [UEFA Champions League clubs performance comparison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_clubs_performance_comparison "UEFA Champions League clubs performance comparison") ### Performance by club Main article: [List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals") \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_performance_by_club "Template:UEFA Champions League performance by club") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:UEFA_Champions_League_performance_by_club "Template talk:UEFA Champions League performance by club") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_performance_by_club "Special:EditPage/Template:UEFA Champions League performance by club") Club \| Title(s) \| Runners-up \| Seasons won \| Seasons runner-up \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| 15 \| 3 \| [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup"), [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup"), [1998](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League"), [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League "1999–2000 UEFA Champions League"), [2002](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League "2001–02 UEFA Champions League"), [2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [1962](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup"), [1964](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup"), [1981](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup "1980–81 European Cup") \| \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") \| 7 \| 4 \| [1963](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup"), [1969](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup"), [1989](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup"), [1990](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup"), [1994](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League"), [2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"), [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League") \| [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1993](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League "1992–93 UEFA Champions League"), [1995](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League"), [2005](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League "2004–05 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| 6 \| 5 \| [1974](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup "1973–74 European Cup"), [1975](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup "1974–75 European Cup"), [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup "1975–76 European Cup"), [2001](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League "2000–01 UEFA Champions League"), [2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"), [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") \| [1982](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup"), [1987](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup "1986–87 European Cup"), [1999](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League "1998–99 UEFA Champions League"), [2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League "2009–10 UEFA Champions League"), [2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") \| 6 \| 4 \| [1977](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup "1976–77 European Cup"), [1978](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup "1977–78 European Cup"), [1981](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup "1980–81 European Cup"), [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup "1983–84 European Cup"), [2005](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League "2004–05 UEFA Champions League"), [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League "2018–19 UEFA Champions League") \| [1985](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup "1984–85 European Cup"), [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| 5 \| 3 \| [1992](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup "1991–92 European Cup"), [2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League"), [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League"), [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League") \| [1961](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup"), [1986](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup "1985–86 European Cup"), [1994](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") \| 4 \| 2 \| [1971](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup"), [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup "1971–72 European Cup"), [1973](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup "1972–73 European Cup"), [1995](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League") \| [1969](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup"), [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") \| 3 \| 4 \| [1964](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup"), [1965](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup"), [2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League "2009–10 UEFA Champions League") \| [1967](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup "1966–67 European Cup"), [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup "1971–72 European Cup"), [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League"), [2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") \| 3 \| 2 \| [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup"), [1999](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League "1998–99 UEFA Champions League"), [2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League") \| [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") \| 2 \| 7 \| [1985](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup "1984–85 European Cup"), [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League") \| [1973](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup "1972–73 European Cup"), [1983](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup "1982–83 European Cup"), [1997](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League"), [1998](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League"), [2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"), [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") \| 2 \| 5 \| [1961](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup"), [1962](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup") \| [1963](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup"), [1965](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup"), [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup"), [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup "1987–88 European Cup"), [1990](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") \| 2 \| 1 \| [2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League"), [2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League") \| [2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") \| 2 \| 0 \| [1979](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup "1978–79 European Cup"), [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup "1979–80 European Cup") \| — \| \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") \| 2 \| 0 \| [1987](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup "1986–87 European Cup"), [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League") \| — \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") \| 1 \| 2 \| [1997](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League") \| [2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Scotland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Flag_of_Scotland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Football_Association "Scottish Football Association") [Celtic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C. "Celtic F.C.") \| 1 \| 1 \| [1967](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup "1966–67 European Cup") \| [1970](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup") \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Hamburger SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV "Hamburger SV") \| 1 \| 1 \| [1983](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup "1982–83 European Cup") \| [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup "1979–80 European Cup") \| \| [![Romania](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Flag_of_Romania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Romania.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Football_Federation "Romanian Football Federation") [Steaua București](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCSB "FCSB") \| 1 \| 1 \| [1986](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup "1985–86 European Cup") \| [1989](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup") \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Marseille](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_de_Marseille "Olympique de Marseille") \| 1 \| 1 \| [1993](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League "1992–93 UEFA Champions League") \| [1991](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup "1990–91 European Cup") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") \| 1 \| 1 \| [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| 1 \| 1 \| [2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Feyenoord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feyenoord "Feyenoord") \| 1 \| 0 \| [1970](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup") \| — \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Aston Villa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C. "Aston Villa F.C.") \| 1 \| 0 \| [1982](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup") \| — \| \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") \| 1 \| 0 \| [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup "1987–88 European Cup") \| — \| \| [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia "Football Association of Yugoslavia") [Red Star Belgrade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_Belgrade "Red Star Belgrade") \| 1 \| 0 \| [1991](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup "1990–91 European Cup") \| — \| \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Atlético Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atl%C3%A9tico_Madrid "Atlético Madrid") \| 0 \| 3 \| — \| [1974](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup "1973–74 European Cup"), [2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Reims](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_de_Reims "Stade de Reims") \| 0 \| 2 \| — \| [1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup") \| \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Valencia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia_CF "Valencia CF") \| 0 \| 2 \| — \| [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League "1999–2000 UEFA Champions League"), [2001](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League "2000–01 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Fiorentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina "ACF Fiorentina") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup") \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Eintracht Frankfurt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eintracht_Frankfurt "Eintracht Frankfurt") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup") \| \| [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia "Football Association of Yugoslavia") [Partizan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FK_Partizan "FK Partizan") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup") \| \| [![Greece](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Greece.svg/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenic_Football_Federation "Hellenic Football Federation") [Panathinaikos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panathinaikos_F.C. "Panathinaikos F.C.") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1971](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Leeds United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_United_F.C. "Leeds United F.C.") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1975](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup "1974–75 European Cup") \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Saint-Étienne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Saint-%C3%89tienne "AS Saint-Étienne") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup "1975–76 European Cup") \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Borussia Mönchengladbach](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_M%C3%B6nchengladbach "Borussia Mönchengladbach") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1977](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup "1976–77 European Cup") \| \| [![Belgium](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Belgian_Football_Association "Royal Belgian Football Association") [Club Brugge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Brugge_KV "Club Brugge KV") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1978](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup "1977–78 European Cup") \| \| [![Sweden](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/40px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Football_Association "Swedish Football Association") [Malmö FF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malm%C3%B6_FF "Malmö FF") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1979](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup "1978–79 European Cup") \| \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Roma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Roma "AS Roma") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup "1983–84 European Cup") \| \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Sampdoria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UC_Sampdoria "UC Sampdoria") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [1992](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup "1991–92 European Cup") \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayer Leverkusen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_04_Leverkusen "Bayer 04 Leverkusen") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [2002](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League "2001–02 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Monaco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Monaco_FC "AS Monaco FC") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Arsenal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_F.C. "Arsenal F.C.") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League") \| \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Tottenham Hotspur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. "Tottenham Hotspur F.C.") \| 0 \| 1 \| — \| [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League "2018–19 UEFA Champions League") \| ### Performances by nation \| Nation \| Title(s) \| Runners-up \| Total \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") \| 20 \| 11 \| 31 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png) [England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") \| 15 \| 11 \| 26 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png) [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") \| 12 \| 18 \| 30 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association")[\[a\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Germany-108) \| 8 \| 11 \| 19 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png) [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") \| 6 \| 2 \| 8 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png) [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") \| 4 \| 5 \| 9 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png) [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") \| 2 \| 6 \| 8 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Flag_of_Romania.svg/40px-Flag_of_Romania.svg.png) [Romania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Football_Federation "Romanian Football Federation") \| 1 \| 1 \| 2 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Flag_of_Scotland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png) [Scotland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Football_Association "Scottish Football Association") \| 1 \| 1 \| 2 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png) [Yugoslavia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia "Football Association of Yugoslavia")[\[b\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-109) \| 1 \| 1 \| 2 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png) [Belgium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Belgian_Football_Association "Royal Belgian Football Association") \| 0 \| 1 \| 1 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Flag_of_Greece.svg/40px-Flag_of_Greece.svg.png) [Greece](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenic_Football_Federation "Hellenic Football Federation") \| 0 \| 1 \| 1 \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/40px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png) [Sweden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Football_Association "Swedish Football Association") \| 0 \| 1 \| 1 \| Notes 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-Germany_108-0) Includes clubs representing [West Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Germany "West Germany"). No clubs representing [East Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Germany "East Germany") appeared in a final. 2. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-109) Both Yugoslav final appearances were by clubs from [SR Serbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Republic_of_Serbia "Socialist Republic of Serbia") ## Player records Main article: [European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics § Players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics#Players "European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics") ### Most wins [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg/250px-Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg) [Paco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_Gento "Paco Gento"), first of the five players to have won the tournament on six occasions, appeared in eight finals. [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg/250px-Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg) [Dani Carvajal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Carvajal "Dani Carvajal"), the only player with six titles who started in all the finals he won, alongside [Paco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_Gento "Paco Gento") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg/250px-Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament. \| No. of wins \| Player \| Club(s) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 6 \| [Paco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_Gento "Paco Gento") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup"), [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup")) \| \| [Toni Kroos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Kroos "Toni Kroos") \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") ([2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Dani Carvajal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Carvajal "Dani Carvajal") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Luka Modrić](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Modri%C4%87 "Luka Modrić") \| \| \| \| [Nacho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacho_\(footballer,_born_1990\) "Nacho (footballer, born 1990)") \| \| \| \| 5 \| [Juan Alonso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Alonso_\(footballer,_born_1927\) "Juan Alonso (footballer, born 1927)") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup")) \| \| [Rafael Lesmes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Lesmes "Rafael Lesmes") \| \| \| \| [Marquitos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquitos_\(footballer,_born_1933\) "Marquitos (footballer, born 1933)") \| \| \| \| [Héctor Rial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial "Héctor Rial") \| \| \| \| [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano "Alfredo Di Stéfano") \| \| \| \| [José María Zárraga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Z%C3%A1rraga "José María Zárraga") \| \| \| \| [Alessandro Costacurta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Costacurta "Alessandro Costacurta") \| [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") ([1989](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup"), [1990](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup"), [1994](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League"), [2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"), [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Paolo Maldini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Maldini "Paolo Maldini") \| \| \| \| [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") ([2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Gareth Bale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gareth_Bale "Gareth Bale") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| \| \| \| [Casemiro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casemiro "Casemiro") \| \| \| \| [Marcelo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_\(footballer,_born_1988\) "Marcelo (footballer, born 1988)") \| \| \| \| [Lucas Vázquez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_V%C3%A1zquez "Lucas Vázquez") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| 4 \| [Joseíto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose%C3%ADto "Joseíto") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup")) \| \| [Enrique Mateos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrique_Mateos "Enrique Mateos") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup")) \| \| \| [Juan Santisteban](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santisteban "Juan Santisteban") \| \| \| \| [José Santamaría](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Santamar%C3%ADa "José Santamaría") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup"), [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup")) \| \| \| [Phil Neal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Neal "Phil Neal") \| [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") ([1977](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_European_Cup_final "1977 European Cup final"), [1978](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_European_Cup_final "1978 European Cup final"), [1981](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_European_Cup_final "1981 European Cup final"), [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_European_Cup_final "1984 European Cup final")) \| \| \| [Clarence Seedorf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Seedorf "Clarence Seedorf") \| [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") ([1995](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1998](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League")) [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") ([2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"), [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Andrés Iniesta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9s_Iniesta "Andrés Iniesta") \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") ([2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League"), [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League"), [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Lionel Messi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi "Lionel Messi") \| \| \| \| [Xavi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavi_\(footballer,_born_1980\) "Xavi (footballer, born 1980)") \| \| \| \| [Gerard Piqué](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_Piqu%C3%A9 "Gerard Piqué") \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") ([2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League")) [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") ([2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League"), [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Sergio Ramos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Ramos "Sergio Ramos") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Isco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isco "Isco") \| \| \| \| [Raphaël Varane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapha%C3%ABl_Varane "Raphaël Varane") \| \| \| \| [Mateo Kovačić](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateo_Kova%C4%8Di%C4%87 "Mateo Kovačić") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")) [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") ([2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [David Alaba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alaba "David Alaba") \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") ([2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"), [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| ### Most appearances Main article: [List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_footballers_with_100_or_more_UEFA_Champions_League_appearances "List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances") As of 18 March 2026[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100Games-110)[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-111) Players taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") are highlighted in bold. The table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition. \| Rank \| Player \| Nation \| Apps \| Years \| Club(s) (Apps) \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png) [Portugal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal "Portugal") \| 183 \| 2003–2022 \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (59), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (101), [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") (23) \| \| 2 \| [Iker Casillas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iker_Casillas "Iker Casillas") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") \| 177 \| 1999–2019 \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (150), [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") (27) \| \| 3 \| [Lionel Messi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi "Lionel Messi") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png) [Argentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina "Argentina") \| 163 \| 2004–2023 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (149), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") (14) \| \| [Thomas Müller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_M%C3%BCller "Thomas Müller") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") \| 2009–2025 \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| \| \| \| 5 \| [Manuel Neuer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Neuer "Manuel Neuer") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") \| 157 \| 2007– \| [Schalke 04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Schalke_04 "FC Schalke 04") (22), [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (135) \| \| 6 \| [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png) [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") \| 152 \| 2005–2023 \| [Lyon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_Lyonnais "Olympique Lyonnais") (19), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (133) \| \| 7 \| [Xavi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavi_\(footballer,_born_1980\) "Xavi (footballer, born 1980)") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") \| 151 \| 1998–2015 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| \| [Toni Kroos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Kroos "Toni Kroos") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png) [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") \| 2008–2024 \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (41), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (110) \| \| \| \| 9 \| [Raúl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_\(footballer\) "Raúl (footballer)") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") \| 142 \| 1995–2011 \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (130), [Schalke 04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Schalke_04 "FC Schalke 04") (12) \| \| [Sergio Ramos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Ramos "Sergio Ramos") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png) [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") \| 2005–2023 \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (129), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") (8), [Sevilla](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sevilla_FC "Sevilla FC") (5) \| \| \| \| [Luka Modrić](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Modri%C4%87 "Luka Modrić") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Flag_of_Croatia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Croatia.svg.png) [Croatia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia "Croatia") \| 2010–2025 \| [Tottenham Hotspur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. "Tottenham Hotspur F.C.") (8), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (134) \| \| \| \| [Robert Lewandowski](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lewandowski "Robert Lewandowski") \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png) [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland "Poland") \| 2011– \| [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") (28), [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (78), [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (36) \| \| \| ### Most goals Main article: [List of UEFA Champions League top scorers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_top_scorers "List of UEFA Champions League top scorers") As of 18 March 2026[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-112)[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-113) A ‡ indicates the player was from the European Cup era. Players taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") are highlighted in bold. The table below does not include goals scored in the qualification stage of the competition. \| Rank \| Player \| Goals \| Apps \| Ratio \| Years \| Club(s) (Goals/Apps) \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal "Portugal") [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") \| 140 \| 183 \| 0\.77 \| 2003–2022 \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (21/59), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (105/101), [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") (14/23) \| \| 2 \| [![Argentina](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina "Argentina") [Lionel Messi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi "Lionel Messi") \| 129 \| 163 \| 0\.79 \| 2005–2023 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (120/149), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") (9/14) \| \| 3 \| [![Poland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/12/Flag_of_Poland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Poland.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland "Poland") [Robert Lewandowski](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lewandowski "Robert Lewandowski") \| 109 \| 142 \| 0\.77 \| 2011– \| [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") (17/28), [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (69/78), [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (23/36) \| \| 4 \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| 90 \| 152 \| 0\.59 \| 2005–2023 \| [Lyon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_Lyonnais "Olympique Lyonnais") (12/19), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (78/133) \| \| 5 \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") [Raúl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra%C3%BAl_\(footballer\) "Raúl (footballer)") \| 71 \| 142 \| 0\.50 \| 1995–2011 \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (66/130), [Schalke 04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Schalke_04 "FC Schalke 04") (5/12) \| \| 6 \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Kylian Mbappé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylian_Mbapp%C3%A9 "Kylian Mbappé") \| 68 \| 96 \| 0\.71 \| 2016– \| [Monaco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Monaco_FC "AS Monaco FC") (6/9), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") (42/64), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (20/23) \| \| 7 \| [![Norway](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Norway.svg/40px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway "Norway") [Erling Haaland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erling_Haaland "Erling Haaland") \| 57 \| 58 \| 0\.98 \| 2019– \| [Red Bull Salzburg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Red_Bull_Salzburg "FC Red Bull Salzburg") (8/6), [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") (15/13), [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") (34/39) \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") [Thomas Müller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_M%C3%BCller "Thomas Müller") \| 57 \| 163 \| 0\.35 \| 2009–2025 \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| \| \| 9 \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands "Netherlands") [Ruud van Nistelrooy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruud_van_Nistelrooy "Ruud van Nistelrooy") \| 56 \| 73 \| 0\.77 \| 1998–2009 \| [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") (8/11), [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (35/43), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (13/19) \| \| 10 \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England "England") [Harry Kane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kane "Harry Kane") \| 50 \| 66 \| 0\.76 \| 2016– \| [Tottenham Hotspur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. "Tottenham Hotspur F.C.") (21/32), [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (29/34) \| \| [![Egypt](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fe/Flag_of_Egypt.svg/40px-Flag_of_Egypt.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt "Egypt") [Mohamed Salah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_Salah "Mohamed Salah") \| 50 \| 97 \| 0\.52 \| 2013– \| [Basel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Basel "FC Basel") (2/6), [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") (0/2), [Roma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Roma "AS Roma") (1/7), [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (47/82) \| \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Thierry Henry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Henry "Thierry Henry") \| 50 \| 112 \| 0\.45 \| 1997–2012 \| [Monaco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Monaco_FC "AS Monaco FC") (7/9), [Arsenal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_F.C. "Arsenal F.C.") (35/77), [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (8/26) \| \| ### Most assists Main article: [European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics § Players](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics#Players "European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics") As of 18 March 2026[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-114) Players that are still active in Europe are highlighted in boldface. \| Rank \| Player \| Assists \| Apps \| Ratio \| Years \| Club(s) (Assists/Apps) \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1 \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal "Portugal") [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") \| 41 \| 183 \| 0\.22 \| 2003–2022 \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C."), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF"), [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") \| \| [![Argentina](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina "Argentina") [Ángel Di María](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81ngel_Di_Mar%C3%ADa "Ángel Di María") \| 116 \| 0\.35 \| 2010–2025 \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF"), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC"), [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC"), [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") \| \| \| \| 3 \| [![Argentina](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/40px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentina "Argentina") [Lionel Messi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi "Lionel Messi") \| 40 \| 163 \| 0\.25 \| 2005–2023 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona"), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| \| 4 \| [![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") [Neymar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neymar "Neymar") \| 33 \| 81 \| 0\.41 \| 2013–2023 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona"), [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| \| 5 \| [![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") [Vinícius Júnior](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior "Vinícius Júnior") \| 31 \| 75 \| 0\.4 \| 2018– \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [![Belgium](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium "Belgium") [Kevin De Bruyne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_De_Bruyne "Kevin De Bruyne") \| 79 \| 0\.37 \| 2011– \| [Genk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KRC_Genk "KRC Genk"), [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C."), [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C."), [Napoli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Napoli "SSC Napoli") \| \| \| \| [![Wales](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Flag_of_Wales.svg/40px-Flag_of_Wales.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales "Wales") [Ryan Giggs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Giggs "Ryan Giggs") \| 141 \| 0\.22 \| 1990–2014 \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") \| \| \| \| 8 \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") [Xavi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavi_\(footballer,_born_1980\) "Xavi (footballer, born 1980)") \| 30 \| 151 \| 0\.20 \| 1998–2015 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany "Germany") [Thomas Müller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_M%C3%BCller "Thomas Müller") \| 160 \| 0\.19 \| 2009–2025 \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| \| \| \| 10 \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") [Andrés Iniesta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9s_Iniesta "Andrés Iniesta") \| 29 \| 130 \| 0\.22 \| 2002–2018 \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| 152 \| 0\.19 \| 2005-2023 \| [Lyon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_Lyonnais "Olympique Lyonnais"), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| \| ## Awards ### Player of the Season Starting from the 2021–22 edition, UEFA introduced the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award. The jury is composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stage of the competition, as well as 55 journalists selected by the [European Sports Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Sports_Media "European Sports Media") (ESM) group, one from each UEFA member association. \| Season \| Player \| Club \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") [Rodri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodri_\(footballer,_born_1996\) "Rodri (footballer, born 1996)") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") \| \| [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") [Vinícius Júnior](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior "Vinícius Júnior") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Ousmane Dembélé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9 "Ousmane Dembélé") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| ### Young Player of the Season In the same season, UEFA also introduced the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season award. \| Season \| Player \| Club \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") [Vinícius Júnior](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior "Vinícius Júnior") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Georgia (country)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Georgia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_\(country\) "Georgia (country)") [Khvicha Kvaratskhelia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khvicha_Kvaratskhelia "Khvicha Kvaratskhelia") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Napoli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Napoli "SSC Napoli") \| \| [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England "England") [Jude Bellingham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Bellingham "Jude Bellingham") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Désiré Doué](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9sir%C3%A9_Dou%C3%A9 "Désiré Doué") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| ## See also - [Continental football championships](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_football_championships "Continental football championships") - [List of association football competitions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_association_football_competitions "List of association football competitions") ## References 1. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-1) [c](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-2) ["Football's premier club competition"](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/). 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League") [2007–08](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League") [2008–09](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League") [2009–10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League "2009–10 UEFA Champions League") [2010–11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League") [2011–12](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League") [2012–13](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League") [2013–14](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League") [2014–15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League") [2015–16](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") [2016–17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League") [2017–18](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League") [2018–19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League "2018–19 UEFA Champions League") [2019–20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") [2020–21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League") [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") [2025–26](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") [2026–27](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026%E2%80%9327_UEFA_Champions_League "2026–27 UEFA Champions League") \| \| \| [Finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals") \| [1993](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1993 UEFA Champions League final") [1994](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1994 UEFA Champions League final") [1995](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1995 UEFA Champions League final") [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1996 UEFA Champions League final") [1997](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1997 UEFA Champions League final") [1998](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1998 UEFA Champions League final") [1999](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_UEFA_Champions_League_final "1999 UEFA Champions League final") [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2000 UEFA Champions League final") [2001](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2001 UEFA Champions League final") [2002](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2002 UEFA Champions League final") [2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2003 UEFA Champions League final") [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2004 UEFA Champions League final") [2005](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2005 UEFA Champions League final") [2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2006 UEFA Champions League final") [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2007 UEFA Champions League final") [2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2008 UEFA Champions League final") [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2009 UEFA Champions League final") [2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2010 UEFA Champions League final") [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2011 UEFA Champions League final") [2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2012 UEFA Champions League final") [2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2013 UEFA Champions League final") [2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2014 UEFA Champions League final") [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2015 UEFA Champions League final") [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2016 UEFA Champions League final") [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2017 UEFA Champions League final") [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2018 UEFA Champions League final") [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2019 UEFA Champions League final") [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2020 UEFA Champions League final") [2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2021 UEFA Champions League final") [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2022 UEFA Champions League final") [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2023 UEFA Champions League final") [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2024 UEFA Champions League final") [2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2025 UEFA Champions League final") [2026](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2026 UEFA Champions League final") [2027](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2027_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2027 UEFA Champions League final") [2028](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2028_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2028 UEFA Champions League final") [2029](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2029_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2029 UEFA Champions League final") \| \| \| [History](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League "History of the European Cup and UEFA Champions League") [Records and statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_records_and_statistics "European Cup and UEFA Champions League records and statistics") [Top scorers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_top_scorers "List of UEFA Champions League top scorers") [Hat-tricks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_hat-tricks "List of UEFA Champions League hat-tricks") [Appearances](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_footballers_with_100_or_more_UEFA_Champions_League_appearances "List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances") [Winning managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_winning_managers "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers") [Multiple clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_footballers_who_won_the_UEFA_Champions_League_with_more_than_one_club "List of footballers who won the UEFA Champions League with more than one club") [Performance comparison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_clubs_performance_comparison "UEFA Champions League clubs performance comparison") [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") [Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem "UEFA Champions League Anthem") [Broadcasters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters "List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters") [in the US](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_on_United_States_television "UEFA Champions League on United States television") [Video games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_video_games "UEFA Champions League video games") [Trophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup "European Champion Clubs' Cup") Extra-sporting events [1985 Heysel Stadium disaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heysel_Stadium_disaster "Heysel Stadium disaster") [2007 Roma–Manchester United conflict](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_A.S._Roma%E2%80%93Manchester_United_F.C._conflict "2007 A.S. Roma–Manchester United F.C. conflict") [2017 Turin stampede](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Turin_stampede "2017 Turin stampede") [2022 Paris chaos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_UEFA_Champions_League_final_chaos "2022 UEFA Champions League final chaos") [2025 Paris riots](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Paris_Saint-Germain_celebration_riots "2025 Paris Saint-Germain celebration riots") \| \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_winners "Template:UEFA Champions League winners") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:UEFA_Champions_League_winners "Template talk:UEFA Champions League winners") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:UEFA_Champions_League_winners "Special:EditPage/Template:UEFA Champions League winners")[European Cup and UEFA Champions League]() [winners](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| European Cup era, 1955–1992 \| \| \| \| 1950s \| [1955–56](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [1956–57](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [1957–58](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [1958–59](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [1959–60](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| \| 1960s \| [1960–61](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup"): [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") [1961–62](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup"): [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") [1962–63](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") [1963–64](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") [1964–65](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") [1965–66](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [1966–67](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup "1966–67 European Cup"): [![Scotland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Flag_of_Scotland.svg/20px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Football_Association "Scottish Football Association") [Celtic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C. "Celtic F.C.") [1967–68](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") [1968–69](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") [1969–70](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup"): [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Feyenoord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feyenoord "Feyenoord") \| \| \| 1970s \| [1970–71](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup"): [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") [1971–72](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup "1971–72 European Cup"): [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") [1972–73](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup "1972–73 European Cup"): [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") [1973–74](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup "1973–74 European Cup"): [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") [1974–75](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup "1974–75 European Cup"): [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") [1975–76](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup "1975–76 European Cup"): [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") [1976–77](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup "1976–77 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") [1977–78](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup "1977–78 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") [1978–79](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup "1978–79 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") [1979–80](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup "1979–80 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") \| \| \| 1980s \| [1980–81](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup "1980–81 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") [1981–82](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Aston Villa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C. "Aston Villa F.C.") [1982–83](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup "1982–83 European Cup"): [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Hamburger SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV "Hamburger SV") [1983–84](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup "1983–84 European Cup"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") [1984–85](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup "1984–85 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") [1985–86](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup "1985–86 European Cup"): [![Romania](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Football_Federation "Romanian Football Federation") [Steaua București](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCSB "FCSB") [1986–87](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup "1986–87 European Cup"): [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") [1987–88](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup "1987–88 European Cup"): [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [PSV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") [1988–89](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") [1989–90](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") \| \| \| 1990s \| [1990–91](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup "1990–91 European Cup"): [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia "Football Association of Yugoslavia") [Red Star Belgrade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_Belgrade "Red Star Belgrade") [1991–92](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup "1991–92 European Cup"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| UEFA Champions League era, 1992–present \| \| \| \| 1990s \| [1992–93](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League "1992–93 UEFA Champions League"): [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Flag_of_France_%281976%E2%80%932020%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_France_%281976%E2%80%932020%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Marseille](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_de_Marseille "Olympique de Marseille") [1993–94](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") [1994–95](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League"): [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/20px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") [1995–96](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") [1996–97](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League"): [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") [1997–98](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [1998–99](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League "1998–99 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") [1999–2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League "1999–2000 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| \| 2000s \| [2000–01](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League "2000–01 UEFA Champions League"): [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") [2001–02](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League "2001–02 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2002–03](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") [2003–04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League"): [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/20px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") [2004–05](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League "2004–05 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") [2005–06](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") [2006–07](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") [2007–08](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") [2008–09](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") [2009–10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League "2009–10 UEFA Champions League"): [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/20px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") \| \| \| 2010s \| [2010–11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") [2011–12](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") [2012–13](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"): [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") [2013–14](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2014–15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") [2015–16](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2016–17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2017–18](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2018–19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League "2018–19 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") [2019–20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League"): [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/20px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| \| \| 2020s \| [2020–21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League"): [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/20px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League"): [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/20px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League"): [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/20px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| \| \| [Finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_finals "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League finals") [Winning managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_Cup_and_UEFA_Champions_League_winning_managers "List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers") \| \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:UEFA_competitions "Template:UEFA competitions") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:UEFA_competitions "Template talk:UEFA competitions") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:UEFA_competitions "Special:EditPage/Template:UEFA competitions")[UEFA competitions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_competitions "UEFA competitions") \| \| \| \| Football \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| National teams \| [European Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Championship "UEFA European Championship") [U-21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Under-21_Championship "UEFA European Under-21 Championship") [U-19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Under-19_Championship "UEFA European Under-19 Championship") [U-17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Under-17_Championship "UEFA European Under-17 Championship") [Nations League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Nations_League "UEFA Nations League") [Finalissima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finalissima "Finalissima") [Women's Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Championship "UEFA Women's Championship") [U-19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Under-19_Championship "UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship") [U-17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Under-17_Championship "UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship") [Women's Nations League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Nations_League "UEFA Women's Nations League") [Women's Finalissima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_Finalissima "Women's Finalissima") [Meridian Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA%E2%80%93CAF_Meridian_Cup "UEFA–CAF Meridian Cup") (defunct) \| \| \| Clubs \| [Champions League]() [Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") [Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") [Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup") [Club Challenge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA%E2%80%93CONMEBOL_Club_Challenge "UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge") [Youth League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Youth_League "UEFA Youth League") [Under-20 Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under-20_Intercontinental_Cup "Under-20 Intercontinental Cup") [Women's Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League "UEFA Women's Champions League") [Women's Europa Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Europa_Cup "UEFA Women's Europa Cup") [Cup Winners' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Cup_Winners%27_Cup "UEFA Cup Winners' Cup") (defunct) [Intertoto Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Intertoto_Cup "UEFA Intertoto Cup") (defunct) [Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)") (defunct) [Intercontinental Champions' Supercup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Champions%27_Supercup "Intercontinental Champions' Supercup") (defunct) \| \| \| Amateurs \| [Regions' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Regions%27_Cup "UEFA Regions' Cup") [Amateur Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Amateur_Cup "UEFA Amateur Cup") (defunct) \| \| \| Futsal \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| National teams \| [Futsal Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Futsal_Championship "UEFA Futsal Championship") [U-21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Under-21_Futsal_Tournament "UEFA Under-21 Futsal Tournament") (defunct) [U-19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Under-19_Futsal_Championship "UEFA Under-19 Futsal Championship") [Futsal Finalissima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futsal_Finalissima "Futsal Finalissima") [Women's Futsal Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Futsal_Championship "UEFA Women's Futsal Championship") \| \| \| Clubs \| [Futsal Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Futsal_Champions_League "UEFA Futsal Champions League") \| \| \| UEFA men's club competitions [Records and statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_club_competition_records_and_statistics "UEFA club competition records and statistics") [Winning teams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_club_competition_winners "List of UEFA club competition winners") [Winning managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_club_competition_winning_managers "List of UEFA club competition winning managers") [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") [FENIX Trophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FENIX_Trophy "FENIX Trophy") Policies [Bosman ruling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosman_ruling "Bosman ruling") [Coaching licences](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coaching_licences "UEFA coaching licences") [Financial Fair Play Regulations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Financial_Fair_Play_Regulations "UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations") [Homegrown Player Rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homegrown_Player_Rule_\(UEFA\) "Homegrown Player Rule (UEFA)") [Respect campaign](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respect_\(UEFA_campaign\) "Respect (UEFA campaign)") [Stadium categories](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_stadium_categories "UEFA stadium categories") Issues [Proposals for a European Super League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposals_for_a_European_Super_League_in_association_football "Proposals for a European Super League in association football") [UEFA–CONMEBOL memorandum of understanding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA%E2%80%93CONMEBOL_memorandum_of_understanding "UEFA–CONMEBOL memorandum of understanding") [2009 European football match-fixing scandal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_European_football_match-fixing_scandal "2009 European football match-fixing scandal") \| \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:International_club_football "Template:International club football") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:International_club_football "Template talk:International club football") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:International_club_football "Special:EditPage/Template:International club football")International men's [club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_team "Football team") [football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football "Association football") competitions \| \| \| \| [World Leagues Forum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Leagues_Forum "World Leagues Forum") [Lists of association football clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_association_football_clubs "Lists of association football clubs") ([Most successful clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_football_clubs_by_competitive_honours_won "List of football clubs by competitive honours won")) \| \| \| \| Global \| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/World_Map_FIFA.svg/330px-World_Map_FIFA.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:World_Map_FIFA.svg) \| \| \| \| \| \| [FIFA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA "FIFA") \| [Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup") [Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") ([African–Asian–Pacific Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African%E2%80%93Asian%E2%80%93Pacific_Cup "African–Asian–Pacific Cup"), [Derby of the Americas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derby_of_the_Americas "Derby of the Americas"), [Challenger Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Challenger_Cup "FIFA Challenger Cup")) \| \| \| Africa \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [CAF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_of_African_Football "Confederation of African Football") \| [Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAF_Champions_League "CAF Champions League") [Confederation Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAF_Confederation_Cup "CAF Confederation Cup") [Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAF_Super_Cup "CAF Super Cup") Defunct [Football League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Football_League "African Football League") [Cup Winners' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Cup_Winners%27_Cup "African Cup Winners' Cup") [CAF Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAF_Cup "CAF Cup") \| \| \| Regional \| [UNAF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNAF_Club_Cup "UNAF Club Cup") [Kagame Interclub Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagame_Interclub_Cup "Kagame Interclub Cup") Defunct [North African Cup of Champions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_Cup_of_Champions "North African Cup of Champions") [North African Cup Winners Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_Cup_Winners_Cup "North African Cup Winners Cup") [North African Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_African_Super_Cup "North African Super Cup") [Maghreb Champions Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maghreb_Champions_Cup "Maghreb Champions Cup") [Maghreb Cup Winners Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maghreb_Cup_Winners_Cup "Maghreb Cup Winners Cup") [WAFU](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_African_Club_Championship "West African Club Championship") \| \| \| Asia \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [AFC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Football_Confederation "Asian Football Confederation") \| [Champions League Elite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Champions_League_Elite "AFC Champions League Elite") [Champions League Two](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Champions_League_Two "AFC Champions League Two") [Challenge League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Challenge_League "AFC Challenge League") Defunct [Cup Winners' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Cup_Winners%27_Cup "Asian Cup Winners' Cup") [Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Super_Cup "Asian Super Cup") \| \| \| Regional \| [ASEAN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_Club_Championship "ASEAN Club Championship") [Marianas Club Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianas_Club_Championship "Marianas Club Championship") [SAFF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAFF_Club_Championship "SAFF Club Championship") \| \| \| Europe \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [UEFA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA "UEFA") \| [Champions League]() [Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") [Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") [Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup") Defunct [Cup Winners' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Cup_Winners%27_Cup "UEFA Cup Winners' Cup") [Intertoto Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Intertoto_Cup "UEFA Intertoto Cup") \| \| \| North, Central America & the Caribbean \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [CONCACAF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF "CONCACAF") \| [Champions Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_Champions_Cup "CONCACAF Champions Cup") Defunct [Cup Winners Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_Cup_Winners_Cup "CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup") [CONCACAF League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_League "CONCACAF League") [Campeonato Centroamericano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campeonato_Centroamericano "Campeonato Centroamericano") \| \| \| Regional \| [Central American Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_Central_American_Cup "CONCACAF Central American Cup") [Caribbean Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_Caribbean_Cup "CONCACAF Caribbean Cup") [Caribbean Club Shield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFU_Club_Shield "CFU Club Shield") [Campeones Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campeones_Cup "Campeones Cup") [Leagues Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leagues_Cup "Leagues Cup") Defunct [Caribbean Club Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONCACAF_Caribbean_Club_Championship "CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championship") [UNCAF Interclub Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNCAF_Interclub_Cup "UNCAF Interclub Cup") [SuperLiga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_SuperLiga "North American SuperLiga") \| \| \| Oceania \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [OFC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceania_Football_Confederation "Oceania Football Confederation") \| [Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OFC_Men%27s_Champions_League "OFC Men's Champions League") [Professional League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OFC_Professional_League "OFC Professional League") (planned) Defunct [Cup Winners' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceania_Cup_Winners%27_Cup "Oceania Cup Winners' Cup") [President's Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OFC_President%27s_Cup "OFC President's Cup") \| \| \| South America \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [CONMEBOL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CONMEBOL "CONMEBOL") \| [Copa Libertadores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Libertadores "Copa Libertadores") [Copa Sudamericana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Sudamericana "Copa Sudamericana") [Recopa Sudamericana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recopa_Sudamericana "Recopa Sudamericana") Defunct [Copa CONMEBOL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_CONMEBOL "Copa CONMEBOL") [Copa Ganadores de Copa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Ganadores_de_Copa "Copa Ganadores de Copa") [Supercopa Libertadores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercopa_Libertadores "Supercopa Libertadores") [Copa Master de CONMEBOL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Master_de_CONMEBOL "Copa Master de CONMEBOL") [Copa Master de Supercopa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Master_de_Supercopa "Copa Master de Supercopa") [Copa de Oro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_de_Oro "Copa de Oro") \| \| \| Regional \| Defunct [Copa Merconorte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Merconorte "Copa Merconorte") [Copa Mercosur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Mercosur "Copa Mercosur") \| \| \| Intercontinental \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Arab \| [Arab Club Champions Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Club_Champions_Cup "Arab Club Champions Cup") Defunct [Arab Cup Winners' Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Cup_Winners%27_Cup "Arab Cup Winners' Cup") [Arab Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Super_Cup "Arab Super Cup") \| \| \| Africa & Asia \| Defunct [Afro-Asian Club Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-Asian_Club_Championship "Afro-Asian Club Championship") \| \| \| Europe & South America \| [Under-20 Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under-20_Intercontinental_Cup "Under-20 Intercontinental Cup") [UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA%E2%80%93CONMEBOL_Club_Challenge "UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge") Defunct [Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)") \| \| \| Pan American \| Defunct [Copa Interamericana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Interamericana "Copa Interamericana") \| \| \| See also: [International women's club football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:International_women%27s_club_football "Template:International women's club football") \| \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Template:Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Template talk:Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Special:EditPage/Template:Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)")[Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)") \| \| \| \| Two-legged editions \| [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_Intercontinental_Cup "1960 Intercontinental Cup") [1961](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961_Intercontinental_Cup "1961 Intercontinental Cup") [1962](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962_Intercontinental_Cup "1962 Intercontinental Cup") [1963](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963_Intercontinental_Cup "1963 Intercontinental Cup") [1964](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Intercontinental_Cup "1964 Intercontinental Cup") [1965](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965_Intercontinental_Cup "1965 Intercontinental Cup") [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_Intercontinental_Cup "1966 Intercontinental Cup") [1967](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Intercontinental_Cup "1967 Intercontinental Cup") [1968](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Intercontinental_Cup "1968 Intercontinental Cup") [1969](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969_Intercontinental_Cup "1969 Intercontinental Cup") [1970](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Intercontinental_Cup "1970 Intercontinental Cup") [1971](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971_Intercontinental_Cup "1971 Intercontinental Cup") [1972](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_Intercontinental_Cup "1972 Intercontinental Cup") [1973](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Intercontinental_Cup "1973 Intercontinental Cup") [1974](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974_Intercontinental_Cup "1974 Intercontinental Cup") ~~1975~~ [1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Intercontinental_Cup "1976 Intercontinental Cup") [1977](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_Intercontinental_Cup "1977 Intercontinental Cup") ~~1978~~ [1979](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_Intercontinental_Cup "1979 Intercontinental Cup") \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Trofeo_Copa_Intercontinental_1960-2004.png/60px-Trofeo_Copa_Intercontinental_1960-2004.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trofeo_Copa_Intercontinental_1960-2004.png) \| \| Single match editions \| [1973](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Intercontinental_Cup "1973 Intercontinental Cup") [1980](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_Intercontinental_Cup "1980 Intercontinental Cup") [1981](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_Intercontinental_Cup "1981 Intercontinental Cup") [1982](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Intercontinental_Cup "1982 Intercontinental Cup") [1983](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983_Intercontinental_Cup "1983 Intercontinental Cup") [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_Intercontinental_Cup "1984 Intercontinental Cup") [1985](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_Intercontinental_Cup "1985 Intercontinental Cup") [1986](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_Intercontinental_Cup "1986 Intercontinental Cup") [1987](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Intercontinental_Cup "1987 Intercontinental Cup") [1988](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Intercontinental_Cup "1988 Intercontinental Cup") [1989](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Intercontinental_Cup "1989 Intercontinental Cup") [1990](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_Intercontinental_Cup "1990 Intercontinental Cup") [1991](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991_Intercontinental_Cup "1991 Intercontinental Cup") [1992](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Intercontinental_Cup "1992 Intercontinental Cup") [1993](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Intercontinental_Cup "1993 Intercontinental Cup") [1994](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Intercontinental_Cup "1994 Intercontinental Cup") [1995](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_Intercontinental_Cup "1995 Intercontinental Cup") [1996](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_Intercontinental_Cup "1996 Intercontinental Cup") [1997](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_Intercontinental_Cup "1997 Intercontinental Cup") [1998](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Intercontinental_Cup "1998 Intercontinental Cup") [1999](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Intercontinental_Cup "1999 Intercontinental Cup") [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_Intercontinental_Cup "2000 Intercontinental Cup") [2001](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Intercontinental_Cup "2001 Intercontinental Cup") [2002](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_Intercontinental_Cup "2002 Intercontinental Cup") [2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Intercontinental_Cup "2003 Intercontinental Cup") [2004](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Intercontinental_Cup "2004 Intercontinental Cup") \| \| \| Qualification \| [CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Libertadores "Copa Libertadores") [UEFA Champions League]() \| \| \| Related competitions \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| Predecessors \| [Copa Rio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Rio_\(international_tournament\) "Copa Rio (international tournament)") [Small Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Club_World_Cup "Small Club World Cup") [International Soccer League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Soccer_League "International Soccer League") \| \| \| Supercup \| [Champions' Supercup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Champions%27_Supercup "Intercontinental Champions' Supercup") \| \| \| Successors \| [FIFA Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup") (2000–2001, 2005–present) [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") (2024–present) [U20 Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under-20_Intercontinental_Cup "Under-20 Intercontinental Cup") (2022–present) \| \| \| [Goalscorers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intercontinental_Cup_goalscorers "List of Intercontinental Cup goalscorers") [Records and statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Cup_records_and_statistics "Intercontinental Cup records and statistics") [List of matches](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intercontinental_Cup_\(football\)_matches "List of Intercontinental Cup (football) matches") [Winning managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intercontinental_Cup_winning_managers "List of Intercontinental Cup winning managers") [World champion clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_champion_football_clubs "List of world champion football clubs") \| \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:FIFA_Club_World_Cup "Template:FIFA Club World Cup") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:FIFA_Club_World_Cup "Template talk:FIFA Club World Cup") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:FIFA_Club_World_Cup "Special:EditPage/Template:FIFA Club World Cup")[FIFA Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup") \| \| \| \| Predecessor: [Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercontinental_Cup_\(1960%E2%80%932004\) "Intercontinental Cup (1960–2004)") (1960–2004) Related: [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") (2024–present) \| \| \| \| Tournaments \| [Brazil 2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_FIFA_Club_World_Championship "2000 FIFA Club World Championship") ~~[Spain 2001](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_FIFA_Club_World_Championship "2001 FIFA Club World Championship")~~ [Japan 2005](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_FIFA_Club_World_Championship "2005 FIFA Club World Championship") [Japan 2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2006 FIFA Club World Cup") [Japan 2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2007 FIFA Club World Cup") [Japan 2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2008 FIFA Club World Cup") [UAE 2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2009 FIFA Club World Cup") [UAE 2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2010 FIFA Club World Cup") [Japan 2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2011 FIFA Club World Cup") [Japan 2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2012 FIFA Club World Cup") [Morocco 2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2013 FIFA Club World Cup") [Morocco 2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2014 FIFA Club World Cup") [Japan 2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2015 FIFA Club World Cup") [Japan 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2016 FIFA Club World Cup") [UAE 2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2017 FIFA Club World Cup") [UAE 2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2018 FIFA Club World Cup") [Qatar 2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2019 FIFA Club World Cup") [Qatar 2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2020 FIFA Club World Cup") [UAE 2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2021 FIFA Club World Cup") [Morocco 2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2022 FIFA Club World Cup") [Saudi Arabia 2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2023 FIFA Club World Cup") [United States 2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2025 FIFA Club World Cup") [TBD 2029](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2029_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "2029 FIFA Club World Cup") \| \| \| Qualification \| [2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_qualification "2025 FIFA Club World Cup qualification") \| \| \| [Finals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_finals "List of FIFA Club World Cup finals") \| [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_final "2000 FIFA Club World Championship final") ~~2001~~ [2005](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_final "2005 FIFA Club World Championship final") [2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2006 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2007 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2008 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2009 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2010 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2011 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2012 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2013 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2014 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2015 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2016 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2017 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2018 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2019 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2020 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2021 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2022 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2023 FIFA Club World Cup final") [2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_final "2025 FIFA Club World Cup final") \| \| \| Squads \| [2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_squads "2000 FIFA Club World Championship squads") ~~2001~~ [2005](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_FIFA_Club_World_Championship_squads "2005 FIFA Club World Championship squads") [2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2006 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2007 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2008 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2009 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2010 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2011 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2012 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2013 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2014 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2015 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2016 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2017 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2018 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2019 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2020 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2021 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2022 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2023 FIFA Club World Cup squads") [2025](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_squads "2025 FIFA Club World Cup squads") \| \| \| Statistics \| [Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup_awards "FIFA Club World Cup awards") [Hat-tricks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_hat-tricks "List of FIFA Club World Cup hat-tricks") [Historical table](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_table_of_the_FIFA_Club_World_Cup "Historical table of the FIFA Club World Cup") [Participants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_participants "List of FIFA Club World Cup participants") [Records and statistics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup_records_and_statistics "FIFA Club World Cup records and statistics") [Winning managers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_winning_managers "List of FIFA Club World Cup winning managers") [World champion clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_champion_football_clubs "List of world champion football clubs") \| \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Symbol_category_class.svg/20px-Symbol_category_class.svg.png) [Category](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:FIFA_Club_World_Cup "Category:FIFA Club World Cup") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e2/Symbol_portal_class.svg/20px-Symbol_portal_class.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Symbol_portal_class.svg "Portal") [Portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Association_football "Portal:Association football") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/20px-Commons-logo.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commons-logo.svg "Commons page") [Multimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:FIFA_Club_World_Cup "commons:Category:FIFA Club World Cup") \| \| \| \| [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:European_sport_club_competitions "Template:European sport club competitions") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:European_sport_club_competitions "Template talk:European sport club competitions") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:European_sport_club_competitions "Special:EditPage/Template:European sport club competitions")European [sports club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_sport "Team sport") competitions \| \| \| \| [2025–26](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:2025%E2%80%9326_European_club_competitions "Template:2025–26 European club competitions") \| \| \| \| [Football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football "Association football") \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| [UEFA club competitions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_club_competitions "UEFA club competitions") \| Men [Champions League]() [Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") [Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") [Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup") [Youth League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Youth_League "UEFA Youth League") Women [Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Women%27s_Champions_League "UEFA Women's Champions League") \| \| \| [Football variants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_types_of_football "List of types of football") \| Futsal [Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Futsal_Champions_League "UEFA Futsal Champions League") [Women's European Champions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futsal_Women%27s_European_Champions "Futsal Women's European Champions") Beach soccer [Euro Winners Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_Winners_Cup "Euro Winners Cup") [Women's Euro Winners 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Readable Markdown	\| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f5/UEFA_Champions_League.svg/250px-UEFA_Champions_League.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UEFA_Champions_League.svg) \| \| \| Organiser(s) \| [UEFA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA "UEFA") \| \| Founded \| 1955; 71 years ago (rebranded in 1992) \| \| Region \| Europe \| \| Teams \| 36 (league phase) 81 (total) \| \| Qualifier for \| [UEFA Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup") [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") [FIFA Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup") \| \| Related competitions \| [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") (2nd tier) [UEFA Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") (3rd tier) [UEFA Youth League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Youth_League "UEFA Youth League") (Youth competition) \| \| Current champions \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") (1st title) \| \| Most championships \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (15 titles) \| \| Broadcasters \| [List of broadcasters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UEFA_Champions_League_broadcasters "List of UEFA Champions League broadcasters") \| \| Website \| [uefa.com/uefachampionsleague](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/) \| \| ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Soccerball_current_event.svg/40px-Soccerball_current_event.svg.png) [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") \| \| The UEFA Champions League (UCL or UEFA CL), commonly known as the Champions League, is an annual club [association football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football "Association football") competition organised by the [Union of European Football Associations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA "UEFA") (UEFA) that is contested by [top-division European clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_top-division_football_clubs_in_UEFA_countries "List of top-division football clubs in UEFA countries"). The competition begins with a [round robin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-robin_tournament "Round-robin tournament") league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the [FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup "FIFA World Cup") and the [UEFA European Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_European_Championship "UEFA European Championship"). It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations. Introduced [in 1955](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup") as the European Champion Clubs' Cup ([French](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language "French language"): Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens), and commonly known as the European Cup, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) While only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by [coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") provide four teams each by default,[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2) with a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-4) Clubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") competition, and since 2021, for the third-tier [UEFA Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEL2-5) In its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Matches-6) The winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the [UEFA Super Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Super_Cup "UEFA Super Cup"), the [FIFA Intercontinental Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Intercontinental_Cup "FIFA Intercontinental Cup") and the [FIFA Club World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Club_World_Cup "FIFA Club World Cup").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UEFA_Super_Cup-7)[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-FIFA_Club_World_Cup-8) Spanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins), Italy (12 wins), Germany (8 wins), Netherlands (6 wins) and Portugal (4 wins).[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-9) England has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 24 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10) Since the tournament changed name and structure in 1992, only two top-tier football clubs outside the [Big Five](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_\(association_football\) "Big Five (association football)") European nations ([Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga "La Liga"), [England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League "Premier League"), [Italy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_A "Serie A"), [Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundesliga "Bundesliga") and [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligue_1 "Ligue 1")) have also reached the final: [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") ([2003–04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League")) and [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") ([1994–95](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League") and [1995–96](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League")). [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") is the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Madrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions).[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-winners-11) Only one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to their tournament victory: [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") in the [2019–20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") season.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-12) [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") are the current European champions, having beaten [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") 5–0 in the [2025 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2025 UEFA Champions League final") for their first ever title.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-13) History \| Season \| Winners \| \|---\|---\| \| European Cup \| \| \| [1955–56](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [1956–57](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (2) \| \| [1957–58](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (3) \| \| [1958–59](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (4) \| \| [1959–60](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (5) \| \| [1960–61](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") \| \| [1961–62](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") (2) \| \| [1962–63](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") \| \| [1963–64](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") \| \| [1964–65](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") (2) \| \| [1965–66](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain_%281945%E2%80%931977%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (6) \| \| [1966–67](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966%E2%80%9367_European_Cup "1966–67 European Cup") \| [![Scotland](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Flag_of_Scotland.svg/40px-Flag_of_Scotland.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Football_Association "Scottish Football Association") [Celtic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C. "Celtic F.C.") \| \| [1967–68](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") \| \| [1968–69](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (2) \| \| [1969–70](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Feyenoord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feyenoord "Feyenoord") \| \| [1970–71](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") \| \| [1971–72](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971%E2%80%9372_European_Cup "1971–72 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") (2) \| \| [1972–73](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972%E2%80%9373_European_Cup "1972–73 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") (3) \| \| [1973–74](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%9374_European_Cup "1973–74 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") \| \| [1974–75](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1974%E2%80%9375_European_Cup "1974–75 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (2) \| \| [1975–76](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376_European_Cup "1975–76 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (3) \| \| [1976–77](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976%E2%80%9377_European_Cup "1976–77 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") \| \| [1977–78](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977%E2%80%9378_European_Cup "1977–78 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (2) \| \| [1978–79](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978%E2%80%9379_European_Cup "1978–79 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") \| \| [1979–80](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979%E2%80%9380_European_Cup "1979–80 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C.") (2) \| \| [1980–81](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980%E2%80%9381_European_Cup "1980–81 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (3) \| \| [1981–82](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Aston Villa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C. "Aston Villa F.C.") \| \| [1982–83](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982%E2%80%9383_European_Cup "1982–83 European Cup") \| [![West Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Hamburger SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV "Hamburger SV") \| \| [1983–84](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983%E2%80%9384_European_Cup "1983–84 European Cup") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (4) \| \| [1984–85](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984%E2%80%9385_European_Cup "1984–85 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") \| \| [1985–86](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985%E2%80%9386_European_Cup "1985–86 European Cup") \| [![Romania](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Romania_%281965%E2%80%931989%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Football_Federation "Romanian Football Federation") [Steaua București](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCSB "FCSB") \| \| [1986–87](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986%E2%80%9387_European_Cup "1986–87 European Cup") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") \| \| [1987–88](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987%E2%80%9388_European_Cup "1987–88 European Cup") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") \| \| [1988–89](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (3) \| \| [1989–90](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (4) \| \| [1990–91](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990%E2%80%9391_European_Cup "1990–91 European Cup") \| [![Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/61/Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Yugoslavia_%281946-1992%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Association_of_Yugoslavia "Football Association of Yugoslavia") [Red Star Belgrade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_Belgrade "Red Star Belgrade") \| \| [1991–92](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_European_Cup "1991–92 European Cup") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") \| \| UEFA Champions League \| \| \| [1992–93](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%9393_UEFA_Champions_League "1992–93 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Olympique de Marseille](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympique_de_Marseille "Olympique de Marseille") \| \| [1993–94](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (5) \| \| [1994–95](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Netherlands](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/40px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Dutch_Football_Association "Royal Dutch Football Association") [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") (4) \| \| [1995–96](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995%E2%80%9396_UEFA_Champions_League "1995–96 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_FC "Juventus FC") (2) \| \| [1996–97](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund") \| \| [1997–98](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (7) \| \| [1998–99](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%E2%80%9399_UEFA_Champions_League "1998–99 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (2) \| \| [1999–2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999%E2%80%932000_UEFA_Champions_League "1999–2000 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (8) \| \| [2000–01](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000%E2%80%9301_UEFA_Champions_League "2000–01 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (4) \| \| [2001–02](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001%E2%80%9302_UEFA_Champions_League "2001–02 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (9) \| \| [2002–03](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy_%282003%E2%80%932006%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (6) \| \| [2003–04](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003%E2%80%9304_UEFA_Champions_League "2003–04 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Portugal](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a8/Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg/40px-Flag_of_Portugal_%28official%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Football_Federation "Portuguese Football Federation") [Porto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Porto "FC Porto") (2) \| \| [2004–05](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League "2004–05 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (5) \| \| [2005–06](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (2) \| \| [2006–07](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (7) \| \| [2007–08](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") (3) \| \| [2008–09](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (3) \| \| [2009–10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_Champions_League "2009–10 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") (3) \| \| [2010–11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (4) \| \| [2011–12](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") \| \| [2012–13](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (5) \| \| [2013–14](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (10) \| \| [2014–15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") (5) \| \| [2015–16](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (11) \| \| [2016–17](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (12) \| \| [2017–18](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (13) \| \| [2018–19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%9319_UEFA_Champions_League "2018–19 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") (6) \| \| [2019–20](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Germany](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/40px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Football_Association "German Football Association") [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") (6) \| \| [2020–21](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") (2) \| \| [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (14) \| \| [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") \| \| [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (15) \| \| [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| \| [2025–26](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") \| TBD \| The first time the champions of two European leagues met was in what was nicknamed the [1895 World Championship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1895_World_Championship_\(football\) "1895 World Championship (football)"), when English champions [Sunderland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunderland_A.F.C. "Sunderland A.F.C.") beat Scottish champions [Heart of Midlothian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C. "Heart of Midlothian F.C.") 5–3.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-14) The first pan-European tournament was the [Challenge Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_Cup_\(Austria-Hungary\) "Challenge Cup (Austria-Hungary)"), a competition between clubs in the [Austro-Hungarian Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria-Hungary "Austria-Hungary").[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-15) Three years later, in 1900, the champions of [Belgium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium "Belgium"), [Netherlands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands "Netherlands") and [Switzerland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland "Switzerland"), which were the only existing leagues in continental Europe at the time, participated in the [Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe_Van_der_Straeten_Ponthoz "Coupe Van der Straeten Ponthoz"), thus being dubbed as the "club championship of the continent" by the local newspapers.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-16)[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-17) The [Mitropa Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitropa_Cup "Mitropa Cup"), a competition modelled after the Challenge Cup, was created in 1927, an idea of Austrian [Hugo Meisl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Meisl "Hugo Meisl"), and played between Central European clubs.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-18) In 1930, the [Coupe des Nations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupe_des_Nations "Coupe des Nations") (lit. 'Nations Cup'), the first attempt to create a cup for national champion clubs of Europe, was played and organised by Swiss club [Servette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servette_FC "Servette FC").[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) Held in [Geneva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva "Geneva"), it brought together ten champions from across the continent. The tournament was won by [Újpest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Ajpest_FC "Újpest FC") of Hungary.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Nations_Cup-19) [Latin European](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance-speaking_Europe "Romance-speaking Europe") nations came together to form the [Latin Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_Cup "Latin Cup") in 1949.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20) After receiving reports from his journalists over the highly successful [South American Championship of Champions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_American_Championship_of_Champions "South American Championship of Champions") of 1948, [Gabriel Hanot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Hanot "Gabriel Hanot"), editor of [L'Équipe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27%C3%89quipe "L'Équipe"), began proposing the creation of a continent-wide tournament.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-21) In interviews, [Jacques Ferran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Ferran "Jacques Ferran") (one of the founders of the European Champions Cup, together with Gabriel Hanot),[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-22) said that the South American Championship of Champions was the inspiration for the European Champions Cup.[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-23) After [Stan Cullis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Cullis "Stan Cullis") declared [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C. "Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.") "Champions of the World" following a successful run of friendlies in the 1950s, in particular [a 3–2 friendly victory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverhampton_Wanderers_F.C._v_Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC "Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. v Budapest Honvéd FC") against [Budapest Honvéd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_Honv%C3%A9d_FC "Budapest Honvéd FC"), Hanot finally managed to convince UEFA to put into practice such a tournament.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) It was conceived in Paris in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-UCL-1) 1955–1967: Beginnings The first European Cup took place during the [1955–56](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup") season.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) Sixteen teams participated (some by invitation): [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (Italy), [AGF Aarhus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aarhus_Gymnastikforening "Aarhus Gymnastikforening") (Denmark), [Anderlecht](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.S.C._Anderlecht "R.S.C. Anderlecht") (Belgium), [Djurgården](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djurg%C3%A5rdens_IF_Fotboll "Djurgårdens IF Fotboll") (Sweden), [Gwardia Warszawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwardia_Warszawa "Gwardia Warszawa") (Poland), [Hibernian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_F.C. "Hibernian F.C.") (Scotland), [Partizan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FK_Partizan "FK Partizan") ([Yugoslavia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Federative_Republic_of_Yugoslavia "Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia")), [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") (Netherlands), [Rapid Wien](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Rapid_Wien "SK Rapid Wien") (Austria), [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") (Spain), [Rot-Weiss Essen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rot-Weiss_Essen "Rot-Weiss Essen") ([West Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Germany "West Germany")), [Saarbrücken](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1._FC_Saarbr%C3%BCcken "1. FC Saarbrücken") ([Saar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saar_\(protectorate\) "Saar (protectorate)")), [Servette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servette_FC "Servette FC") (Switzerland), [Sporting CP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sporting_CP "Sporting CP") (Portugal), [Reims](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_de_Reims "Stade de Reims") (France) and [Vörös Lobogó](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTK_Budapest_FC "MTK Budapest FC") (Hungary).[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The first goal in European Cup history was scored by [João Baptista Martins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%C3%A3o_Baptista_Martins "João Baptista Martins") of Sporting CP.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25) The inaugural final took place at the [Parc des Princes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_des_Princes "Parc des Princes") between Stade de Reims and Real Madrid on 13 June 1956.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) The Spanish squad came back from behind to win 4–3 thanks to goals from [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano "Alfredo Di Stéfano") and [Marquitos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_Alonso_Imaz "Marcos Alonso Imaz"), as well as two goals from [Héctor Rial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial "Héctor Rial").[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956S-24)[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1956R-25)[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26) Real Madrid successfully defended the trophy [next season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup") in their home stadium, the [Santiago Bernabéu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_Bernab%C3%A9u_Stadium "Santiago Bernabéu Stadium"), against [Fiorentina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACF_Fiorentina "ACF Fiorentina").[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) After a scoreless first half, Real Madrid scored twice in six minutes to defeat the Italians.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957S-27)[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1957R-28) In [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), Milan failed to capitalise after going ahead on the scoreline twice, only for Real Madrid to equalise.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30) The final, held in [Heysel Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Baudouin_Stadium "King Baudouin Stadium"), went to extra time where [Francisco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Gento "Francisco Gento") scored the game-winning goal to allow Real Madrid to retain the title for the third consecutive season.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958S-29)[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1958R-30) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png/250px-Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_%28cropped%29.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Di_stefano_real_madrid_cf_\(cropped\).png) [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano "Alfredo Di Stéfano") (pictured in 1959) led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup titles between 1956 and 1960. In a rematch of the first final, Real Madrid faced Stade Reims at the [Neckarstadion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MHPArena "MHPArena") for the [1959 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959_European_Cup_Final "1959 European Cup Final"), and won 2–0.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959S-31)[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1959R-32) West German side [Eintracht Frankfurt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eintracht_Frankfurt "Eintracht Frankfurt") became the first team not to compete in the Latin cup to reach the European Cup final.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-latin-20)[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) The [1960 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_European_Cup_Final "1960 European Cup Final") holds the record for the most goals scored, with Real Madrid beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7–3 at [Hampden Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampden_Park "Hampden Park"), courtesy of four goals by [Ferenc Puskás](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferenc_Pusk%C3%A1s "Ferenc Puskás") and a [hat-trick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat-trick "Hat-trick") by Alfredo Di Stéfano.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Real_Madrid-26)[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960S-33)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1960R-34) This was Real Madrid's fifth consecutive title, a record that still stands today.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Winners-10) Real Madrid's reign ended in the [1960–61 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960%E2%80%9361_European_Cup "1960–61 European Cup") when [bitter rivals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cl%C3%A1sico "El Clásico") [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") dethroned them in the first round.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36) Barcelona were defeated in the final by Portuguese side [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") 3–2 at the [Wankdorf Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankdorf_Stadium "Wankdorf Stadium").[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961S-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1961R-36)[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37) Reinforced by [Eusébio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eus%C3%A9bio "Eusébio"), Benfica defeated Real Madrid 5–3 at the [Olympic Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Stadium_\(Amsterdam\) "Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam)") in Amsterdam and kept the title for a [second consecutive season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961%E2%80%9362_European_Cup "1961–62 European Cup").[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Benfica-37)[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962S-38)[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1962R-39) Benfica wanted to repeat Real Madrid's successful run of the 1950s after reaching the showpiece event of the [1962–63 European Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962%E2%80%9363_European_Cup "1962–63 European Cup"), but a brace from Brazilian-Italian [José Altafini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Altafini "José Altafini") at [Wembley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Stadium_\(1923\) "Wembley Stadium (1923)") gave the spoils to Milan, making the trophy leave the [Iberian Peninsula](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberian_Peninsula "Iberian Peninsula") for the first time ever.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963S-40)[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1963R-41)[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-ACMilan1963-42) [Inter Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inter_Milan "Inter Milan") beat an ageing Real Madrid 3–1 at the [Ernst-Happel-Stadion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst-Happel-Stadion "Ernst-Happel-Stadion") to win the [1963–64 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1963%E2%80%9364_European_Cup "1963–64 European Cup") and replicate their local-rival's success.[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964S-43)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1964R-44)[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1964-45) The title stayed in Milan for the [third year in a row](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964%E2%80%9365_European_Cup "1964–65 European Cup") after Inter beat Benfica 1–0 at their home ground, the [San Siro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Siro "San Siro").[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965S-46)[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-1965R-47)[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Inter1965-48) Under the leadership of [Jock Stein](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Stein "Jock Stein"), Scottish club [Celtic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_F.C. "Celtic F.C.") beat Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final to become the first British club to win the European Cup.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-49)[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-50) The Celtic players that day, all of whom were born within 30 miles (48 km) of Glasgow, subsequently became known as the "[Lisbon Lions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Lions "Lisbon Lions")".[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-51) 1968–1976 The [1967–68 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967%E2%80%9368_European_Cup "1967–68 European Cup") saw [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") become the first English team to win the European Cup, beating two-times winners [Benfica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.L._Benfica "S.L. Benfica") 4–1 in the final.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-52) In the [1968–69 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968%E2%80%9369_European_Cup "1968–69 European Cup"), [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") became the first Dutch team to reach the European Cup final, but they were beaten 4–1 by Milan, who claimed their second European Cup, with [Pierino Prati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierino_Prati "Pierino Prati") scoring a hat-trick.[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-53) The [1969–70 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1969%E2%80%9370_European_Cup "1969–70 European Cup") saw the first Dutch winners of the competition. [Feyenoord](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feyenoord "Feyenoord") knocked out the defending champions, Milan in the second round,[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-54) before beating Celtic in the [final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_European_Cup_Final "1970 European Cup Final").[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-55) In the [1970–71 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970%E2%80%9371_European_Cup "1970–71 European Cup"), Ajax won the title, beating Greek side [Panathinaikos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panathinaikos_F.C. "Panathinaikos F.C.") in the final.[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-56) The season saw a number of changes, with [penalty shoot-outs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penalty_shoot-out_\(association_football\) "Penalty shoot-out (association football)") being introduced, and the [away goals rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Away_goals_rule "Away goals rule") being changed so that it would be used in all rounds except the final.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-57) It was also the first time a Greek team reached the final, as well as the first season that Real Madrid failed to qualify, having finished sixth in [La Liga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga "La Liga") the previous season.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-58) Ajax went on to win the competition three years in a row (1971 to 1973), which [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") emulated from 1974 to 1976. The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from the Netherlands and West Germany, who together won 7 back-to-back European Cups between 1970 and 1976. 1977–1997: Heysel Disaster and rebrand into Champions League [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg/250px-Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup%2C_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ajax-speler_Barry_Hulshoff_met_de_cup,_Bestanddeelnr_925-6412.jpg) [Johan Cruyff](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Cruyff "Johan Cruyff") (pictured in 1972) won the European Cup three times in a row with [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax"). [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") won their first two titles in 1977 and 1978.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-59) The following seasons saw victories in 1978–79 and 1979–80 for Brian Clough's [Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C. "Nottingham Forest F.C."). The following year Liverpool won their third title before Aston Villa continued the sense of English dominance in [1982](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981%E2%80%9382_European_Cup "1981–82 European Cup"). In 1982–83, [Hamburger SV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_SV "Hamburger SV") broke the English dominance. Liverpool regained it in 1983–84 before losing to Juventus (1984–85). All English clubs were banned for five years (Liverpool for six years) following the [1985 European Cup final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_European_Cup_final "1985 European Cup final") due to the [Heysel Stadium disaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heysel_Stadium_disaster "Heysel Stadium disaster"). Following the five-year ban on English teams, [Steaua București](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCSB "FCSB") won the European Cup in 1985–86, followed by Porto in 1986–87, [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven "PSV Eindhoven") in 1987–88; [AC Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") (2), [Red Star Belgrade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Star_Belgrade "Red Star Belgrade") and [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona "Barcelona") became champions before the competition was re-formulated as the UEFA Champions League. The [1996-97 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League") was the final Champions League tournament in which only European league champions were allowed to compete; the tournament was won by [Borussia Dortmund](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borussia_Dortmund "Borussia Dortmund"). The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from England between 1977 and 1984, winning seven European Cup finals, and later the dominance of Italian football clubs in the 1990s; in a nine-year period from 1989 to 1998, Italian clubs reached nine Champions League finals. 1998–present: League expansion The era was characterized by the dominance of football clubs from Spain, who won 3 out of 5 finals from 1998–2002 and dominated the competition from 2014–18, with Real Madrid winning three back-to-back Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and England, who won 3 times between 2005–12 (as did Barcelona) and had 3 wins from 2018–23. From the expansion of the Champions League in 1997–98 to the 2023-4 final, Spanish clubs reached 17 finals and English clubs reached 16 finals. During the 2020 [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"), the tournament was suspended in mid-March 2020 and resumed in August 2020. Anthem > "Magic...it's magic above all else. When you hear the anthem it captivates you straight away." [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg/250px-Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beginning_Arsenal_Sevilla.jpg) The two teams line up for the [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem "UEFA Champions League Anthem") before each match and a flag of the Champions League "starball" logo is waved in the centre circle. The UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply as "Champions League", was written by [Tony Britten](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Britten "Tony Britten"), and is an adaptation of [George Frideric Handel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frideric_Handel "George Frideric Handel")'s 1727 anthem [Zadok the Priest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadok_the_Priest "Zadok the Priest") (one of his [Coronation Anthems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_Anthems_\(Handel\) "Coronation Anthems (Handel)")).[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61)[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-62) UEFA commissioned Britten in 1992 to arrange an anthem, and the piece was performed by London's [Royal Philharmonic Orchestra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Philharmonic_Orchestra "Royal Philharmonic Orchestra") and sung by the [Academy of St. Martin in the Fields](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_of_St._Martin_in_the_Fields "Academy of St. Martin in the Fields").[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61) Stating that "the anthem is now almost as iconic as the trophy", UEFA's official website adds it is "known to set the hearts of many of the world's top footballers aflutter".[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Anthem-61) The chorus contains the three official languages used by UEFA: English, German, and French.[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63) The climactic moment is set to the exclamations 'Die Meister! Die Besten! Les Grandes Équipes! The Champions!'.[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-64) The anthem's chorus is played before each UEFA Champions League game as the two teams are lined up, as well as at the beginning and end of television broadcasts of the matches. In addition to the anthem, there is also entrance music, which contains parts of the anthem itself, which is played as teams enter the field.[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-65) The complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus.[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Music-63) Special vocal versions have been performed live at the Champions League final with lyrics in other languages, changing over to the host nation's language for the chorus. These versions were performed by [Andrea Bocelli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Bocelli "Andrea Bocelli") (Italian; [Rome 2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2009 UEFA Champions League final"), [Milan 2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2016 UEFA Champions League final") and [Cardiff 2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2017 UEFA Champions League final")), [Juan Diego Flores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Diego_Flores "Juan Diego Flores") (Spanish; [Madrid 2010](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2010 UEFA Champions League final")), [All Angels](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Angels "All Angels") ([Wembley 2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2011 UEFA Champions League final")), [Jonas Kaufmann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Kaufmann "Jonas Kaufmann") and [David Garrett](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Garrett_\(musician\) "David Garrett (musician)") ([Munich 2012](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2012 UEFA Champions League final")) and [Mariza](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariza "Mariza") ([Lisbon 2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2014 UEFA Champions League final")). In the [2013 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2013 UEFA Champions League final") at [Wembley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Stadium "Wembley Stadium"), the chorus was played twice. In the [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2018 UEFA Champions League final") and [2019](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2019 UEFA Champions League final") finals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played, by [2Cellos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2Cellos "2Cellos") (2018) and Asturia Girls (2019).[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-66)[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-67) In the [2023 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2023 UEFA Champions League final"), held in Istanbul, Hungarian pianist [Ádám György](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81d%C3%A1m_Gy%C3%B6rgy "Ádám György") performed the piano version of the anthem.[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-68) The anthem has been released commercially in its original version on [iTunes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITunes "ITunes") and [Spotify](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify "Spotify") with the title of Champions League Theme. In 2018, composer [Hans Zimmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Zimmer "Hans Zimmer") remixed the anthem with rapper [Vince Staples](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Staples "Vince Staples") for [EA Sports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EA_Sports "EA Sports")' video game [FIFA 19](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_19 "FIFA 19"), with it also featuring in the game's reveal trailer.[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-69) Branding [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Adidas_Finale_20.jpg/250px-Adidas_Finale_20.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adidas_Finale_20.jpg) The "starball" logo is incorporated into the design of the competition's official match ball, the [Adidas Finale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas_Finale "Adidas Finale"). In 1991, UEFA asked its commercial partner, Television Event and Media Marketing (TEAM), to help brand the Champions League. This resulted in the anthem, "house colours" of black and white or silver and a logo, and the "starball". The starball was created by Design Bridge, a London-based firm selected by TEAM after a competition.[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-70) TEAM gives particular attention to detail in how the colours and starball are depicted at matches. According to TEAM, "Irrespective of whether you are a spectator in Moscow or Milan, you will always see the same stadium dressing materials, the same opening ceremony featuring the 'starball' centre circle ceremony, and hear the same [UEFA Champions League Anthem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_Anthem "UEFA Champions League Anthem")". Based on research it conducted, TEAM concluded that by 1999, "the starball logo had achieved a recognition rate of 94 percent among fans".[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-71) Format [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png/960px-UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UEFA_members_Champs_League_group_stage.png) A map of UEFA countries whose teams have reached the league phase or group stage of the UEFA Champions League UEFA member state that has been represented in the league phase or group stage UEFA member state that has not been represented in the league phase or group stage Qualification The UEFA Champions League used to begin with a double [round-robin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-robin_tournament "Round-robin tournament") group stage of 32 teams until it evolved into a league phase of 36 teams, which is preceded by two qualification 'streams' for teams that do not receive direct entry to the tournament proper. The two streams are divided between teams qualified by virtue of being league champions, and those qualified by virtue of finishing second, third or fourth in their national championship. The number of teams that each association enters into the UEFA Champions League is based upon the [UEFA coefficients](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient#Men's_association_coefficient "UEFA coefficient") of the member associations. These coefficients are generated by the results of clubs representing each association during the previous five Champions League, [Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") and [Conference League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Conference_League "UEFA Conference League") seasons. The higher an association's coefficient, the more teams represent the association in the Champions League, and the fewer qualification rounds the association's teams must compete in. Five of the remaining seven qualifying places are granted to the winners of a four-round qualifying tournament between the remaining 43 or 44 national champions, within which those champions from associations with higher coefficients receive byes to later rounds. The other two are granted to the winners of a three-round qualifying tournament between ten and eleven clubs from the associations ranked 5–6 through 15, which have qualified based upon finishing second, third or fourth in their respective national league. In addition to sporting criteria, any club must be licensed by its national association to participate in the Champions League. To obtain a licence, the club must meet certain stadium, infrastructure and finance requirements. In [2005–06](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League"), Liverpool and [Artmedia Bratislava](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Petr%C5%BEalka "FC Petržalka") became the first teams to reach the Champions League group stage after playing in all three qualifying rounds. Real Madrid and Barcelona hold the record for the most appearances in the group stage, having qualified 29 times, followed by Bayern Munich on 28.[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-72) Between 1999 and 2008, no differentiation was made between champions and non-champions in qualification. The 16 top-ranked teams spread across the biggest domestic leagues qualified directly for the tournament group stage. Prior to this, three preliminary knockout qualifying rounds whittled down the remaining teams, with teams starting in different rounds. An exception to the usual European qualification system happened in 2005, after Liverpool won the Champions League the year before, but did not finish in a Champions League qualification place in the Premier League that season. UEFA gave special dispensation for Liverpool to enter the Champions League, giving England five qualifiers.[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-73) UEFA subsequently ruled that the defending champions qualify for the competition the following year regardless of their domestic league placing. However, for those leagues with four entrants in the Champions League, this meant that, if the Champions League winner fell outside of its domestic league's top four, it would qualify at the expense of the fourth-placed team in the league. Until 2015–16, no association could have more than four entrants in the Champions League.[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-74) In May 2012, [Tottenham Hotspur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_F.C. "Tottenham Hotspur F.C.") finished fourth in the [2011–12 Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_Premier_League "2011–12 Premier League"), two places ahead of Chelsea, but failed to qualify for the [2012–13 Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"), after Chelsea won the [2012 final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_UEFA_Champions_League_Final "2012 UEFA Champions League Final").[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75) Tottenham were demoted to the [2012–13 UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Europa_League "2012–13 UEFA Europa League").[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Spurs_Chelsea-75) In May 2013,[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Uefa-May2013a-76) it was decided that, starting from the [2015–16 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") (and continuing at least for the three-year cycle until the [2017–18 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")), the winners of the previous season's [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") would qualify for the UEFA Champions League, entering at least the play-off round, and entering the group stage if the berth reserved for the Champions League title holders was not used. The previous limit of a maximum of four teams per association was increased to five, meaning that a fourth-placed team from one of the top three ranked associations would only have to be moved to the Europa League if both the Champions League and Europa League winners came from that association and both finished outside the top four of their domestic league.[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-2015AccessExplained-77) Starting from the 2018–19 season, the Europa League winner would receive automatic qualification for the Champions League group stage, with no additional entries required.[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-78) Starting from the 2024–25 season, the two associations with the highest coefficients from the previous season would receive an extra Champions League spot (known as European Performance Spot) into the league phase. The Champions League and Europa League winners would not be able to fill the European Performance Spots, and they would still receive an additional spot if one or both came from the same top-five association and finished outside of the top four of their domestic league, though the fourth-placed team of the league would no longer go to the Europa League, thus increasing the maximum number of teams per association from five to seven.[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-79) In 2007, [Michel Platini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Platini "Michel Platini"), the UEFA president, had proposed taking one place from the three leagues with four entrants and allocating it to that nation's cup winners. This proposal was rejected in a vote at a UEFA Strategy Council meeting.[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-80) In the same meeting, however, it was agreed that the third-placed team in the top three leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage, rather than entry into the third qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team would enter the play-off round for non-champions, guaranteeing an opponent from one of the top 15 leagues in Europe. This was part of Platini's plan to increase the number of teams qualifying directly into the group stage, while simultaneously increasing the number of teams from lower-ranked nations in the group stage.[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-81) In the reforming plan for the 2018–21 cycle, which was announced in August 2016 and confirmed in December, the top four teams in the top four leagues would receive automatic qualification for the group stage.[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-82)[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-83) In 2012, [Arsène Wenger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars%C3%A8ne_Wenger "Arsène Wenger") referred to qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four places in the [Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League "Premier League") as the "4th Place Trophy". The phrase was coined after a pre-match conference when he was questioned about Arsenal's lack of a trophy after exiting the [FA Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FA_Cup "FA Cup"). He said "The first trophy is to finish in the top four".[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-84) At Arsenal's 2012 AGM, Wenger was also quoted as saying: "For me there are five trophies every season: Premier League, Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League..."[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-85) League phase and knockout phase Beginning with the 2024–25 season, UEFA changed the format of their three club competitions, abandoning the group stage in favour of an expanded league phase.[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-86) The number of participating teams was increased from 32 to 36 teams. Teams are no longer divided into groups of four teams each but are ranked in a single table resembling the [Swiss-system tournament](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament "Swiss-system tournament") format.[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-87)[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-88)[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-89) Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents. For the draw of the league phase, teams are divided into four seeding pots according to their [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient"). Each team will play against two teams from each pot, one home and one away. The league phase is played from September to January, while the knockout phase begins in February, with matches predominantly played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. After the league phase, a two-legged knockout play-off round is played between teams finishing 9–16 (seeded) and 17–24 (unseeded) in the league phase. Teams finishing in the top eight of the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16 as seeded teams, while the eight winning teams from the knockout play-off round will enter the round of 16 draw as unseeded teams. Teams finishing 25th–36th place in the league phase and the eight losers of the knockout play-offs are eliminated from the competition and from European football since it is no longer possible to enter the Europa League from the league phase onwards. After the round of 16 the competition follows the traditional knockout format with quarter-finals, semi-finals (both two legged and without association draw protection) and then the final at a venue chosen prior to the season. The final is typically held in late May or early June. Prior to the 2024–25 season, there was a group stage of 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four.[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The draw to determine which teams entered each group was [seeded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_\(sports\) "Seed (sports)") based on each team's [UEFA coefficient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient "UEFA coefficient"), and no group could contain more than one club from each association. Each team played six group stage games, meeting the other three teams in its group home and away in a round-robin format.[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-CL_Format-90) The first place team and the runners-up from each group then progressed to the next round. The third-placed teams entered the Europa League's knockout round and the fourth-placed teams were eliminated from the competition. For the next stage—the last 16—the winning team from one group played against the runners-up from another group, but teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other (see [random two-sided matching](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_two-sided_matching "Random two-sided matching")). From the quarter-finals onwards, the draw was entirely random, without association protection.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-91) The group stage was played from September to December, whilst the knockout stage began in February, with matches usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The knockout ties were played in a two-legged format, with the exception of the final. In the [2019–20 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League"), due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic") the tournament was suspended for five months. The format of the remainder of the tournament was temporarily amended as a result, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals being played as single match knockout ties at neutral venues in Lisbon, Portugal in the summer with the final taking place on 23 August 2020.[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-92) Distribution The following is the default access list. \| \| Teams entering in this round \| Teams advancing from the previous round \| \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| First qualifying round (32 teams) \| 32 champions from associations 23–55 (except Liechtenstein) \| \| \| \| Second qualifying round \| Champions Path (24 teams) \| 8 champions from associations 15–22 \| 16 winners from the first qualifying round \| \| League Path (6 teams) \| 6 runners-up from associations 10–15 \| \| \| \| Third qualifying round \| Champions Path (12 teams) \| \| 12 winners from the second qualifying round (Champions Path) \| \| League Path (8 teams) \| 3 runners-up from associations 7–9 1 third-placed team from association 6 1 fourth-placed team from association 5 \| 3 winners from the second qualifying round (League Path) \| \| \| Play-off round \| Champions Path (10 teams) \| 4 champions from associations 11–14 \| 6 winners from the third qualifying round (Champions Path) \| \| League Path (4 teams) \| \| 4 winners from the third qualifying round (League Path) \| \| \| League phase (36 teams) \| UEFA Champions League title holders [UEFA Europa League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League "UEFA Europa League") title holders 10 champions from associations 1–10 6 runners-up from associations 1–6 5 third-placed teams from associations 1–5 4 fourth-placed teams from associations 1–4 2 teams from associations with the highest 1-year association coefficient \| 5 winners from the play-off round (Champions Path) 2 winners from the play-off round (League Path) \| \| \| Preliminary knockout round (16 teams) \| \| 16 teams ranked from 9−24 in league phase \| \| \| Knockout phase (16 teams) \| \| 8 Winners from previous play-off 8 Teams ranked from 1−8 in league phase \| \| Changes will be made to the access list above if the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the tournament via their domestic leagues. - If the Champions League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best champions in qualifying rounds enter the league phase, and champions of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly. - If the Europa League title holders qualify for the league phase via their domestic league's standard berth allocation, the best club in qualifying rounds enters the league phase, except for the runners-up of associations 11–15, as they have a higher-ranked domestic team in the qualifiers, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are also promoted accordingly. - If the Champions League or Europa League title holders qualify for the qualifying rounds via their domestic league, their spot in the qualifying rounds is vacated, and teams of the highest-ranked associations in earlier rounds are promoted accordingly. Prizes Trophy and medals [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg/250px-Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trofeo_UEFA_Champions_League.jpg) The trophy Each year, the winning team is presented with the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the current version of which has been awarded since 1967. From the 1968–69 season and prior to the 2008–09 season any team that won the Champions League three years in a row or five times overall was awarded the official trophy permanently.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Each time a club achieved this, a new official trophy had to be forged for the following season.[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-95) [Five clubs own a version of the official trophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Champion_Clubs%27_Cup#Clubs_awarded_the_trophy_permanently "European Champion Clubs' Cup"): Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Milan and Liverpool.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) Since 2008, the official trophy has remained with UEFA and the clubs are awarded a replica.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-trophy-94) The current trophy is 74 cm (29 in) tall and made of silver, weighing 11 kg (24 lb). It was designed by Jürg Stadelmann, a jeweller from [Bern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bern "Bern"), Switzerland, after the original was given to Real Madrid in 1966 in recognition of their six titles to date, and cost 10,000 [Swiss francs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_franc "Swiss franc"). 50 gold medals are presented to the Champions League winners, and 50 silver medals to the runners-up.[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-96) Prize money Starting with the 2024–25 season, the distribution of the prize money is as follows.[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-97) - Play-off round: €4,290,000 - Base fee for league phase: €18,620,000 - League phase victory: €2,100,000 - League phase draw: €700,000 - Bonus based on league phase ranking: €275,000 - €9,900,000 - League phase top 8: €2,000,000 - League phase ranked 9 through 16: €1,000,000 - Knockout round play-offs: €1,000,000 - Round of 16: €11,000,000 - Quarter-finals: €12,500,000 - Semi-finals: €15,000,000 - Runners-up: €18,500,000 - Champions: €25,000,000 A large part of the distributed revenue from the UEFA Champions League is linked to the "market pool", the distribution of which is determined by the value of the television market in each nation. For the 2019–20 season, [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_F.C. "Paris Saint-Germain F.C."), who were the runners-up, earned nearly €126.8 million in total, of which €101.3 million was prize money, compared with the €125.46 million earned by Bayern Munich, who won the tournament and were awarded €112.96 million in prize money.[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-98) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg/250px-Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Heineken_can_2011_UEFA_Champions_League_Final.jpg) A can of [Heineken](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heineken "Heineken") with the branding of the [2011 UEFA Champions League final](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2011 UEFA Champions League final") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Cristiano_Ajax.jpg/250px-Cristiano_Ajax.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cristiano_Ajax.jpg) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg/250px-Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kak%C3%A1_2012.jpg) During the [2011–12 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9312_UEFA_Champions_League "2011–12 UEFA Champions League"), [bwin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bwin "Bwin") were the shirt sponsors for Real Madrid (left), however, the club were barred from wearing their bwin-sponsored jerseys when they played against [CSKA Moscow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFC_CSKA_Moscow "PFC CSKA Moscow") in Russia in February 2012, where [gambling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling "Gambling") advertisements were banned (right). Like the [FIFA World Cup](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup "FIFA World Cup"), the UEFA Champions League is sponsored by a group of multinational corporations, in contrast to the single main sponsor typically found in national top-flight leagues. When the Champions League was created in 1992, it was decided that a maximum of eight companies should be allowed to sponsor the event, with each corporation being allocated four advertising boards around the perimeter of the pitch, as well as logo placement at pre- and post-match interviews and a certain number of tickets to each match. This, combined with a deal to ensure tournament sponsors were given priority on television advertisements during matches, ensured that each of the tournament's main sponsors was given maximum exposure.[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-99) From the [2012–13 knockout phase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League_knockout_phase "2012–13 UEFA Champions League knockout phase"), UEFA used LED [advertising hoardings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard "Billboard") installed in knockout participant stadiums, including the final. From the [2015–16 season](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League") onwards, UEFA has used such hoardings from the play-off round until the final.[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100) Since 2021, the UEFA also used Virtual Board Replacement (VBR) technology to offer region-based advertising; regional sponsors are inserted into the hoardings as shown on the broadcast feed in specific regions along with the global sponsors.[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-101)[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-102) Individual clubs may wear jerseys with advertising. However, only two sponsorships are permitted per jersey in addition to that of the kit manufacturer, at the chest and the left sleeve.[\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-103) Exceptions are made for non-profit organisations, which can feature on the front of the shirt, incorporated with the main sponsor or in place of it; or on the back, either below the squad number or on the collar area.[\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-104) If a club plays a match in a nation where the relevant sponsorship category is restricted (such as France's [alcohol advertising](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_advertising "Alcohol advertising") restriction), then they must remove that logo from their jerseys. For example, when [Rangers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangers_F.C. "Rangers F.C.") played French side [Auxerre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Auxerre "AJ Auxerre") in the [1996–97 Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%9397_UEFA_Champions_League "1996–97 UEFA Champions League"), they wore the logo of the holiday chain [Center Parcs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Parcs_Europe "Center Parcs Europe") instead of their primary sponsor, [McEwan's Lager](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McEwan%27s "McEwan's") (both companies at the time were subsidiaries of [Scottish & Newcastle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_%26_Newcastle "Scottish & Newcastle")).[\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-Alternative_to_alcohol-105) The competition attracts an extensive television audience, not just in Europe, but throughout the world. The final of the tournament has been, in recent years, the most-watched annual sporting event in the world.[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-106) The [final of the 2012–13 tournament](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_UEFA_Champions_League_final "2013 UEFA Champions League final") had the competition's highest TV ratings to date, drawing approximately 360 million television viewers.[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-record-107) Team records and statistics Performance by club Performances by nation Notes 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-Germany_108-0) Includes clubs representing [West Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Germany "West Germany"). No clubs representing [East Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Germany "East Germany") appeared in a final. 2. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-109) Both Yugoslav final appearances were by clubs from [SR Serbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Republic_of_Serbia "Socialist Republic of Serbia") Player records Most wins [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg/250px-Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Francisco_Gento_1962.jpg) [Paco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_Gento "Paco Gento"), first of the five players to have won the tournament on six occasions, appeared in eight finals. [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg/250px-Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Daniel_Carvajal_2015.jpg) [Dani Carvajal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Carvajal "Dani Carvajal"), the only player with six titles who started in all the finals he won, alongside [Paco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_Gento "Paco Gento") [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg/250px-Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cristiano_Ronaldo609.jpg) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament. \| No. of wins \| Player \| Club(s) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| 6 \| [Paco Gento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco_Gento "Paco Gento") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup"), [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup")) \| \| [Toni Kroos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Kroos "Toni Kroos") \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") ([2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Dani Carvajal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Carvajal "Dani Carvajal") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Luka Modrić](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Modri%C4%87 "Luka Modrić") \| \| \| \| [Nacho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacho_\(footballer,_born_1990\) "Nacho (footballer, born 1990)") \| \| \| \| 5 \| [Juan Alonso](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Alonso_\(footballer,_born_1927\) "Juan Alonso (footballer, born 1927)") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup")) \| \| [Rafael Lesmes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Lesmes "Rafael Lesmes") \| \| \| \| [Marquitos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquitos_\(footballer,_born_1933\) "Marquitos (footballer, born 1933)") \| \| \| \| [Héctor Rial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A9ctor_Rial "Héctor Rial") \| \| \| \| [Alfredo Di Stéfano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_Di_St%C3%A9fano "Alfredo Di Stéfano") \| \| \| \| [José María Zárraga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Mar%C3%ADa_Z%C3%A1rraga "José María Zárraga") \| \| \| \| [Alessandro Costacurta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandro_Costacurta "Alessandro Costacurta") \| [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") ([1989](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988%E2%80%9389_European_Cup "1988–89 European Cup"), [1990](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989%E2%80%9390_European_Cup "1989–90 European Cup"), [1994](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993%E2%80%9394_UEFA_Champions_League "1993–94 UEFA Champions League"), [2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"), [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Paolo Maldini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Maldini "Paolo Maldini") \| \| \| \| [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo") \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") ([2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Gareth Bale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gareth_Bale "Gareth Bale") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| \| \| \| [Casemiro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casemiro "Casemiro") \| \| \| \| [Marcelo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_\(footballer,_born_1988\) "Marcelo (footballer, born 1988)") \| \| \| \| [Lucas Vázquez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucas_V%C3%A1zquez "Lucas Vázquez") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League"), [2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| 4 \| [Joseíto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose%C3%ADto "Joseíto") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1956](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955%E2%80%9356_European_Cup "1955–56 European Cup"), [1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup")) \| \| [Enrique Mateos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrique_Mateos "Enrique Mateos") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1957](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956%E2%80%9357_European_Cup "1956–57 European Cup"), [1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup")) \| \| \| [Juan Santisteban](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santisteban "Juan Santisteban") \| \| \| \| [José Santamaría](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Santamar%C3%ADa "José Santamaría") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1958](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1957%E2%80%9358_European_Cup "1957–58 European Cup"), [1959](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958%E2%80%9359_European_Cup "1958–59 European Cup"), [1960](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959%E2%80%9360_European_Cup "1959–60 European Cup"), [1966](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366_European_Cup "1965–66 European Cup")) \| \| \| [Phil Neal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Neal "Phil Neal") \| [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C. "Liverpool F.C.") ([1977](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_European_Cup_final "1977 European Cup final"), [1978](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_European_Cup_final "1978 European Cup final"), [1981](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_European_Cup_final "1981 European Cup final"), [1984](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_European_Cup_final "1984 European Cup final")) \| \| \| [Clarence Seedorf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Seedorf "Clarence Seedorf") \| [Ajax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_Ajax "AFC Ajax") ([1995](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994%E2%80%9395_UEFA_Champions_League "1994–95 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([1998](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997%E2%80%9398_UEFA_Champions_League "1997–98 UEFA Champions League")) [Milan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Milan "AC Milan") ([2003](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_UEFA_Champions_League "2002–03 UEFA Champions League"), [2007](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006%E2%80%9307_UEFA_Champions_League "2006–07 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Andrés Iniesta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9s_Iniesta "Andrés Iniesta") \| [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") ([2006](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005%E2%80%9306_UEFA_Champions_League "2005–06 UEFA Champions League"), [2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League"), [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Lionel Messi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi "Lionel Messi") \| \| \| \| [Xavi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavi_\(footballer,_born_1980\) "Xavi (footballer, born 1980)") \| \| \| \| [Gerard Piqué](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_Piqu%C3%A9 "Gerard Piqué") \| [Manchester United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C. "Manchester United F.C.") ([2008](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_Champions_League "2007–08 UEFA Champions League")) [Barcelona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona "FC Barcelona") ([2009](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%9309_UEFA_Champions_League "2008–09 UEFA Champions League"), [2011](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%9311_UEFA_Champions_League "2010–11 UEFA Champions League"), [2015](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Champions_League "2014–15 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Sergio Ramos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Ramos "Sergio Ramos") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2014](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013%E2%80%9314_UEFA_Champions_League "2013–14 UEFA Champions League"), [2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [Isco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isco "Isco") \| \| \| \| [Raphaël Varane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapha%C3%ABl_Varane "Raphaël Varane") \| \| \| \| [Mateo Kovačić](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mateo_Kova%C4%8Di%C4%87 "Mateo Kovačić") \| [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2016](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Champions_League "2015–16 UEFA Champions League"), [2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016%E2%80%9317_UEFA_Champions_League "2016–17 UEFA Champions League"), [2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017%E2%80%9318_UEFA_Champions_League "2017–18 UEFA Champions League")) [Chelsea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C. "Chelsea F.C.") ([2021](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%9321_UEFA_Champions_League "2020–21 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| \| [David Alaba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alaba "David Alaba") \| [Bayern Munich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich "FC Bayern Munich") ([2013](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012%E2%80%9313_UEFA_Champions_League "2012–13 UEFA Champions League"), [2020](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_UEFA_Champions_League "2019–20 UEFA Champions League")) [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") ([2022](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League"), [2024](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League")) \| \| Most appearances As of 18 March 2026[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-100Games-110)[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-111) Players taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") are highlighted in bold. The table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition. Most goals As of 18 March 2026[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-112)[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-113) A ‡ indicates the player was from the European Cup era. Players taking part in the [2025–26 UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Champions_League "2025–26 UEFA Champions League") are highlighted in bold. The table below does not include goals scored in the qualification stage of the competition. Most assists As of 18 March 2026[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_note-114) Players that are still active in Europe are highlighted in boldface. Awards Player of the Season Starting from the 2021–22 edition, UEFA introduced the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award. The jury is composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the group stage of the competition, as well as 55 journalists selected by the [European Sports Media](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Sports_Media "European Sports Media") (ESM) group, one from each UEFA member association. \| Season \| Player \| Club \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Karim Benzema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karim_Benzema "Karim Benzema") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain "Spain") [Rodri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodri_\(footballer,_born_1996\) "Rodri (footballer, born 1996)") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Football_Association "The Football Association") [Manchester City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_F.C. "Manchester City F.C.") \| \| [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") [Vinícius Júnior](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior "Vinícius Júnior") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Ousmane Dembélé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ousmane_Demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9 "Ousmane Dembélé") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| Young Player of the Season In the same season, UEFA also introduced the UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season award. \| Season \| Player \| Club \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| [2021–22](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021%E2%80%9322_UEFA_Champions_League "2021–22 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Brazil](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/40px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil "Brazil") [Vinícius Júnior](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin%C3%ADcius_J%C3%BAnior "Vinícius Júnior") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2022–23](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_UEFA_Champions_League "2022–23 UEFA Champions League") \| [![Georgia (country)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Georgia.svg/40px-Flag_of_Georgia.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_\(country\) "Georgia (country)") [Khvicha Kvaratskhelia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khvicha_Kvaratskhelia "Khvicha Kvaratskhelia") \| [![Italy](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Flag_of_Italy.svg/40px-Flag_of_Italy.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Football_Federation "Italian Football Federation") [Napoli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Napoli "SSC Napoli") \| \| [2023–24](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023%E2%80%9324_UEFA_Champions_League "2023–24 UEFA Champions League") \| [![England](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/be/Flag_of_England.svg/40px-Flag_of_England.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England "England") [Jude Bellingham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_Bellingham "Jude Bellingham") \| [![Spain](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/40px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Spanish_Football_Federation "Royal Spanish Football Federation") [Real Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF "Real Madrid CF") \| \| [2024–25](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_UEFA_Champions_League "2024–25 UEFA Champions League") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") [Désiré Doué](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9sir%C3%A9_Dou%C3%A9 "Désiré Doué") \| [![France](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/40px-Flag_of_France.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Football_Federation "French Football Federation") [Paris Saint-Germain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Saint-Germain_FC "Paris Saint-Germain FC") \| See also - [Continental football championships](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_football_championships "Continental football championships") - [List of association football competitions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_association_football_competitions "List of association football competitions") References 1. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-1) [c](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League#cite_ref-UCL_1-2) ["Football's premier club competition"](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/). 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