A Comprehensive Look at Every UCL Champion and Key Records
UEFA Champions League earlier knows as the European Cup till 1992 has grown significant importance in world football over the decades. With the first edition of the revised format UCL coming towards its end, we could be in for a new winner if Paris-Saint Germain managed to win the contest against Inter Milan.
UCL has had several dominating reigns over the years. From Real Madrid’s shear strength to AC Milan and Barcelona tussling through the decades, the European stages have provided unlimited drama since its commencement. This article will emphasise on the list of UCL winners through the years with some key moments in the competition.
PSG made history by winning their first-ever UCL Trophy in the 2024/25. Beating Inter Milan with a record breaking 5-0 victory, Luis Enrique completed his second treble of his career. The French side broke the long curse of missing out on the Champions League as the young Parisian team lifted the trophy with flair.
Real Madrid have won the Champions League for a record of 15 times in their history. Having utter dominance in the UEFA competitin, the Los Blancos’ latest triumph came in the UCL 2023/24 season as they beat Borrusia Dortmund in the finals.
Here is a list of all the UCL Winners since its revised edition started in 1992:
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score | Final Location |
| 1992-93 | Marseille | AC Milan | 1-0 | Munich, Germany |
| 1993-94 | AC Milan | Barcelona | 4-0 | Athens, Greece |
| 1994-95 | Ajax | AC Milan | 1-0 | Vienna, Austria |
| 1995-96 | Juventus | Ajax | 1-1 (4-2 pens) | Rome, Italy |
| 1996-97 | Borussia Dortmund | Juventus | 3-1 | Munich, Germany |
| 1997-98 | Real Madrid | Juventus | 1-0 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 1998-99 | Manchester United | Bayern Munich | 2-1 | Barcelona, Spain |
| 1999-00 | Real Madrid | Valencia | 3-0 | Saint-Denis, France |
| 2000-01 | Bayern Munich | Valencia | 1-1 (5-4 pens) | Milan, Italy |
| 2001-02 | Real Madrid | Bayer Leverkusen | 2-1 | Glasgow, Scotland |
| 2002-03 | AC Milan | Juventus | 0-0 (3-2 pens) | Manchester, England |
| 2003-04 | Porto | Monaco | 3-0 | Gelsenkirchen, Germany |
| 2004-05 | Liverpool | AC Milan | 3-3 (3-2 pens) | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 2005-06 | Barcelona | Arsenal | 2-1 | Saint-Denis, France |
| 2006-07 | AC Milan | Liverpool | 2-1 | Athens, Greece |
| 2007-08 | Manchester United | Chelsea | 1-1 (6-5 pens) | Moscow, Russia |
| 2008-09 | Barcelona | Manchester United | 2-0 | Rome, Italy |
| 2009-10 | Inter Milan | Bayern Munich | 2-0 | Madrid, Spain |
| 2010-11 | Barcelona | Manchester United | 3-1 | London, England |
| 2011-12 | Chelsea | Bayern Munich | 1-1 (4-3 pens) | Munich, Germany |
| 2012-13 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund | 2-1 | London, England |
| 2013-14 | Real Madrid | Atlético Madrid | 4-1 (aet) | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2014-15 | Barcelona | Juventus | 3-1 | Berlin, Germany |
| 2015-16 | Real Madrid | Atlético Madrid | 1-1 (5-3 pens) | Milan, Italy |
| 2016-17 | Real Madrid | Juventus | 4-1 | Cardiff, Wales |
| 2017-18 | Real Madrid | Liverpool | 3-1 | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| 2018-19 | Liverpool | Tottenham Hotspur | 2-0 | Madrid, Spain |
| 2019-20 | Bayern Munich | Paris Saint-Germain | 1-0 | Lisbon, Portugal |
| 2020-21 | Chelsea | Manchester City | 1-0 | Porto, Portugal |
| 2021-22 | Real Madrid | Liverpool | 1-0 | Saint-Denis, France |
| 2022-23 | Manchester City | Inter Milan | 1-0 | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 2023-24 | Real Madrid | Borussia Dortmund | 2-0 | London, England |
| 2024-25 | Paris Saint-Germain | Inter Milan | 5-0 | Munich, Germany |
Real Madrid stands tall with a record 15 titles, followed closely by AC Milan with 7, and Liverpool and Bayern Munich, each with 6. Spanish clubs have proven to be the most successful, securing a remarkable 20 titles. England and Italy, respectively, have won 15 and 12 titles, rounding out the top 3 nations.
PSG will come into the UCL 2024/25 finals looking for their first-ever title in history. After the dominating display from Luis Enrique and his side through out the campaign, the French Giants are closer than they’ve ever been to lift their first Champions League trophy.
Inter Milan will chase their first UCL title since 2009/10 season. Having made it to their second final in three years, Simone Inzaghi and his squad will be keen to ponder upon their loss to Manchester City in the 2023/24 season. Moreover, with their dynamic duo back to fitness, Inter Milan will also receive a boost in their most crucial clash of the season.
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