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The most successful teams in Champions League history
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The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s premier club football competition, has witnessed some of the most thrilling moments in the beautiful game.
Real Madrid made history at Wembley when they closed the curtain on the 2023-24 season with their 15th title. The second in the last three years for Carlo Ancelotti, Los Blancos haven’t lost a final since 1981, and it’s no surprise those that bet on football had them as favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund.
Over the years, several clubs have left an indelible mark on the tournament, etching their names in football folklore and managing to compete with the might of Madrid.
In this article, we explore the most successful teams in Champions League history, starting with the Merengues and working across Europe’s elite. Read on to find out more.
Real Madrid – 15 titles
Real Madrid stands head and shoulders above the rest, having clinched the coveted trophy a staggering 15 times. Their dominance spans decades, with iconic players like Alfredo Di Stéfano winning the first five editions of the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane are other Ballon d’or winners who have graced the famous white kit, with the former winning three in a row between 2016 and 2018.
AC Milan – 7 titles
AC Milan, with seven titles to their name, epitomises Italian football excellence. Their triumphs include legendary moments like the “Dutch trio” of Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, and Frank Rijkaard leading them to glory in the late 1980s. Milan’s tactical prowess and defensive solidity, particularly in the early 2000s with the defensive duo of Paulo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta, have left an indelible mark on the Champions League.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich – 6 titles each
Liverpool’s “Miracle of Istanbul” in 2005 remains etched in memory – a comeback for the ages against AC Milan from 3-0 down at half time. Jürgen Klopp left the Reds this summer, but not before adding a sixth Champions League to their cabinet when they beat Tottenham Hotspur in 2019.