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UEFA Champions League winners through the years: The complete list of champions

From unforgettable underdog triumphs to dynasties that defined eras, the complete list of UEFA Champions League winners reveals the evolving power struggles and historic moments that have shaped European soccer.

The UEFA Champions League has long been the stage where Europe’s best clubs clash for the ultimate prize. Each season writes a new chapter filled with skill and unforgettable moments that echo through stadiums and history books alike.

Behind every trophy lies a tale of grit, strategy, and sometimes sheer luck. The list of winners is more than a roll call—it’s a timeline of soccer evolution, rivalries that defined generations, and clubs that rose from underdogs to legends.

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This detailed record of Champions League victors captures the ever-changing landscape of European soccer. It’s a story of glory won and lost, where every winner has left an indelible mark on the sport’s greatest stage.

Champions League winners by year

Year Winner Runner-up Score
2024 Real Madrid Dortmund 2-0
2023 Manchester City Inter Milan 1-0
2022 Real Madrid Liverpool 1-0
2021 Chelsea Manchester City 1-0
2020 Bayern Munchen PSG 1-0
2019 Liverpool Tottenham 2-0
2018 Real Madrid Liverpool 3-1
2017 Real Madrid Juventus 4-1
2016 Real Madrid Atletico 1-1 (5-3)
2015 Barcelona Juventus 3-1
2014 Real Madrid Atletico 4-1 (extension after 1-1)
2013 Bayern Munchen Dortmund 2-1
2012 Chelsea Bayern Munchen 1-1 (4-3)
2011 Barcelona Manchester United 3-1
2010 Inter Milan Bayern Munchen 2-0
2009 Barcelona Manchester United 2-0
2008 Manchester United Chelsea 1-1 (6-5)
2007 Milan Liverpool 2-1
2006 Barcelona Arsenal 2-1
2005 Liverpool Milan 3-3 (3-2)
2004 Porto Monaco 3-0
2003 Milan Juventus 0-0 (3-2)
2002 Real Madrid B. Leverkusen 2-1
2001 Bayern Munchen Valencia 1-1 (5-4)
1999 Real Madrid Valencia 3-0
1998 Manchester United Bayern Munchen 2-1
1997 Real Madrid Juventus 1-0
1996 Borussia D. Juventus 3-1
1995 Juventus Ajax 1-1 (4-2)
1994 Ajax Milan 1-0
1993 Milan Barcelona 1-0
1992 Marseilles Milan 1-0
1991 Barcelona Sampdoria 1-0
1990 Red Star Marseilles 0-0 (5-3)
1989 Milan Steaua B. 4-0
1988 PSV Benfica 0-0 (6-5)
1987 Porto Bayern Munchen 2-1
1986 Steaua B. Barcelona 0-0 (2-0)
1985 Juventus Liverpool 1-0
1984 Liverpool Roma 1-1 (4-2)
1983 Aston Villa Bayern Munchen 1-0
1982 Liverpool Real Madrid 1-0
1981 Nottingam F. Hamburg 1-0
1980 Nottingam F. Malmö 1-0
1979 Liverpool Bruges 1-0
1978 Liverpool Borussia M. 3-1
1977 Bayern Munchen St.Etienne 1-0
1976 Bayern Munchen Leeds United 2-0
1975 Bayern Munchen Atletico 1-1 (4-0)
1974 Ajax Juventus 1-0
1973 Ajax Inter 2-0
1972 Ajax Panathinaikos 2-0
1971 Feyenoord Celtic Glasg. 2-1
1970 Milan Ajax 4-1
1969 Manchester United Benfica 4-1
1968 Celitc Glasg. Inter 2-1
1967 Real Madrid Partizan B. 2-1
1966 Inter Benfica 1-0
1965 Inter Real Madrid 3-1
1964 Milan Benfica 2-1
1963 Benfica Real Madrid 5-3
1962 Benfica Barcelona 3-2
1961 Real Madrid Eintracht F. 7-3
1959 Real Madrid Stade Reims 2-0
1958 Real Madrid Milan 3-2
1957 Real Madrid Fiorentina 2-0
1956 Real Madrid Stade Reims 4-3

Which club has the most Champions League titles?

When it comes to European supremacy, one name stands towering above the rest: Real Madrid. This Spanish giant has established itself as the most successful club in the history of the UEFA Champions League, boasting a record 15 titles.

Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid lifts the UEFA Champions League Trophy after his team’s victory after the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match. (Source: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Their dominance began in the very first edition of the tournament, then known as the European Cup, when they won five consecutive titles from 1956 to 1960. This extraordinary run set the tone for decades of continental success, shaping the club’s legendary status.

Over the years, the team has continued to assert its dominance with triumphs spread across different soccer eras — from the era of Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás, to the more recent successes with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema leading the charge.

The club’s latest victories, including the dramatic win in 2022 against Liverpool, reaffirm the team’s ability to adapt and excel amid changing the landscapes. Their unparalleled 15 titles not only underline their historical prowess but also highlight their continuous pursuit of excellence on Europe’s biggest stage.

From: bolavip.com

Zidane

Title: EPL & footballl News Writer For Footem.in Eduction: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Communications Experience: Five plus years of experience covering the beautiful game’s best leagues and teams in the world, with up-to-date information.

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