Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid secured a narrow victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 | Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid
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Carlo Ancelotti's managed side faced difficulties in both La Liga and UCL, and Los Blancos will be under pressure even at home. However, they will gain some confidence after knocking out Manchester City in the previous knock-out play-offs round.
Real Madrid lost their last fixture against Real Betis in La Liga, which is going to be concerning for the defending UCL champions Real Madrid will surely have some advantage of their home crowd, but it will not be an easy matchup for them.
Also, their league phase in the UEFA Champions League went well as they only lost a couple of games and went on to win six matches, finishing fifth in the league phase.
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Final Verdict on the First Leg
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16. Rodrygo opened the scoring early, finding the net just four minutes into the match. Atletico responded through Julian Alvarez in the 34th minute, showcasing their resilience. However, Brahim Diaz's decisive goal in the 55th minute restored Madrid’s lead, giving them a crucial advantage heading into the second leg.
Kylian Mbappe passes into the final third for Vini, but Gimenez's sliding tackle declines the threat temporarily, as Mbappe collects the rebound and passes the ball to Modric, and he tries the luck with a shot but Oblak Saves the ball
Mar 4, 2025, 9:50 PM
End of the regulation time | Extra 3 minutes added
Mar 4, 2025, 9:49 PM
90' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Alvarez commits the foul on Endrik
Mar 4, 2025, 9:48 PM
89' | Substitution for Real Madrid
IN: Endrick
OUT: Brahim Diaz
Mar 4, 2025, 9:47 PM
88' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Correra commits the foul on Brahim.
Mar 4, 2025, 9:45 PM
86' | Throw in for Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 9:44 PM
84' | Counter attack by Los Blancos
Rodrygo's through pass to Mbappe and his run comes to an end with a good block from Gimenez
Mar 4, 2025, 9:42 PM
83' | Substitution for Real Madrid
IN: Lucas Vasquez
OUT: Fede Valverde
Mar 4, 2025, 9:40 PM
80' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Normand commits the foul on Vinicius Junior
Mar 4, 2025, 9:38 PM
79' | Throw in for Atleti
Mar 4, 2025, 9:36 PM
77' | Los Blancos are keeping the ball position
Mar 4, 2025, 9:34 PM
75' | Substitutions for Atleti
IN: Alexander Sorloth, Angel Correra
OUT: Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo De Paul
Mar 4, 2025, 9:33 PM
75' | Throw in for Atleti
Mar 4, 2025, 9:33 PM
73' | Corner for Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 9:31 PM
71' | Substitution for Atleti
IN: Robin Le Normand
OUT: Antoine Griezmann
Mar 4, 2025, 9:29 PM
70' | Throw in for Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 9:28 PM
68' | Brilliant defending by Llorente
Vini's dangerous run comes to an end by a brilliant block by Llorente
Mar 4, 2025, 9:26 PM
67' | Corner to Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 9:25 PM
65' | Chance for Real Madrid
Ferland Mendy tries his luck with a shot from outside of the box, but Oblak saves the shot.
Mar 4, 2025, 9:24 PM
64' | Substitutions for Atleti
OUT: Guiliano Simeone, Samuel Lino
IN: Conor Callagher, Nahuel Molina
Mar 4, 2025, 9:22 PM
63' | Free Kick to Atleti
Valverde commits the foul on Lino
Mar 4, 2025, 9:21 PM
62' | Substitution for Real Madrid
IN: Eduardo Camavinga
OUT: Luka Modric
Mar 4, 2025, 9:19 PM
60' | Brilliant save by Courtois!
Mar 4, 2025, 9:19 PM
60' | Atleti is pushing in for the equalizer
Mar 4, 2025, 9:18 PM
55' | Yellow card to Brahim Diaz
Brahim commits the foul on Gimenez.
Mar 4, 2025, 9:16 PM
55' | GOALLLLL!! Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Vinicius passes the ball to Brahim Diaz, but his brilliance helps to restore Real Madrid's lead, leaving no room for Oblak.
A brilliant through ball from Tchouameni to Valverde, but Fede fails to net the ball.
Mar 4, 2025, 8:47 PM
44' | Throw in for Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 8:46 PM
43' | Atleti is putting in constant pressure on Los Blancos' defense
Mar 4, 2025, 8:43 PM
39' | Both teams are pushing in to double their lead!
Mar 4, 2025, 8:40 PM
32' | GOALLL! Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Screamer absolute screamer! Atleti equalizes with an exceptional goal by Alvarez, Alvarez tries his luck from the right side at the edge of the box, and he scores the goal, leaving no room for Courtois
Guiliano Simeone passes a dangerous ball to Lino, but Valverde declines ongoing threat
Mar 4, 2025, 8:29 PM
26' | Los Blancos are keeping the ball position!
Mar 4, 2025, 8:27 PM
22' | Chance for Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé passes to Vini, and he tries his luck by taking a shot from outside the box but is unable to change the score line, as Oblak comfortably saves the shot.
Mar 4, 2025, 8:23 PM
20' | Atleti is pushing in for the equalizer
Mar 4, 2025, 8:21 PM
18' | Real Madrid is keeping hold on to ball
With Atletico Madrid keeping their defense tight, Real Madrid is moving all around the pitch waiting for the right time to attack to double their lead.
Mar 4, 2025, 8:20 PM
17' | Corner for Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 8:19 PM
16' | Los Blancos are constantly pushing in for doubling their lead
Mar 4, 2025, 8:18 PM
13' | Chance for Real Madrid
Ferland Mendy brilliantly cuts out two defenders and passes the forward ball to Vini, Vini's dangerous run ends with Gimenez's brilliant tackle.
Mar 4, 2025, 8:15 PM
12' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Barrios commits another foul, this time on Camavinga
Mar 4, 2025, 8:14 PM
11' | Throw in for Real Madrid
Mar 4, 2025, 8:13 PM
10' | Free Kick to Real Madrid
Barrios commits the foul on Brahim
Mar 4, 2025, 8:12 PM
9' | Corner for Atleti
Mar 4, 2025, 8:10 PM
7' | Free Kick to Attleti
Vini commits the foul on Javi Galan
Mar 4, 2025, 8:09 PM
4' | GOALLLL!!! Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid
What an exceptional goal by Rodrygo, Valverde's forward through ball for Rodrygo, and he cut out two defenders and scored the goal.
Jan Oblak (GK+C), Marcos Llorente, Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galan, Guiliano Simeone, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
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Mar 4, 2025, 4:55 PM
Head-to-head stats (UEFA Champions League)
TOTAL MATCHES: 9
REAL MADRID WON: 5
ATLETICO MADRID WON: 2
DRAW: 2
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid (UCL 2016/17 Semi-Final Leg 2)
Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2016-17 Semi-Final Leg 1)
Real Madrid 1(5)-(3)1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2015/16 Final, Real Madrid won on Penalties)
Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2014-15 Quarterfinal Leg 2)
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid (UCL 2014-15 Quarterfinal Leg 1)
Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2013-14 Final)
Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semi-Final)
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semifinal Leg 2, Atletico won on away goal rule)
Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semi-Final Leg1)
Mar 4, 2025, 4:44 PM
Last time when they both faced each other in the UCL Knockout Stage!
Real Madrid faced their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, in the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League season. Real Madrid triumphed with a 3-0 win in the first leg of the semi-final, where former Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick. In the second leg, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 victory, but that was not enough to prevent Real Madrid from booking their spot into the final.
Mar 4, 2025, 4:28 PM
Head-to-head Stats (All Competitions)
Total Matches: 83
Real Madrid Won: 42
Atletico Madrid Won: 15
Draw: 26
Mar 4, 2025, 4:26 PM
Venue Details: Santago Bernabeu
Mar 4, 2025, 4:24 PM
Match Details
MATCH: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 1
Every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career
Cristiano Ronaldo, till now, has won 36 major trophies in his career, among which two came for Portugal and the rest for his clubs. Today, in this article, we will discuss every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career.
Ronaldo, till now, has won 17 different trophies in his career, and among them, two are with his country, Portugal. Today, in this article, we will discuss every single trophy Cristiano Ronaldo has won in his career.
Ronaldo got the taste of winning a trophy with Portugal on only three occasions so far. In the historic and emotional 2016 European Championship, he was able to lift the trophy, despite being sidelined for the most amount of time due to a knee injury in the final.
Éder's lone goal helped Portugal lift the EURO 2016 and Ronaldo lift his first international trophy with Portugal.
Ronaldo's second international trophy came three years after that European success. In the UEFA Nations League 2019 final, Goncalo Guedes scored the lone goal for Portugal against the Netherlands to lift the inaugural Nations League title.
Ronaldo then became the oldest player to score in a Nations League final as Portugal won their second UEFA Nations League in 2025, becoming the first team to do so. They defeated Spain in the penalties to win the title.
International Trophy
Year
European Championship
2016
UEFA Nations League
2019, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo's club trophies
Ronaldo with the UCL trophy in 2008.
One of the most successful players ever, Cristiano Ronaldo, won trophies across three major European Leagues. He won his first-ever trophy in 2003, with Sporting CP, by lifting the Portuguese Super Cup.
His winning momentum then reached a great high at Manchester United as he went on to win 3 Premier League titles, 1 UEFA Champions League title, 2 English League Cups, 1 English Super Cup, the FA Cup and FIFA Club World Cup for the Red Devils.
Crisitano Ronaldo after winning his fifth UCL trophy of his career.
But, Ronaldo's success reached its peak when he joined Real Madrid for then a record fee of €94 million. With Real Madrid, Ronaldo won another four Champions League titles, which made him one of the most successful players in the tournament's history.
Not only that, he also went on to win 2 La Liga titles, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 2 UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Cups and Spanish Super Cups.
However, Ronaldo did not stop there as he went on to conquer Italy with Juventus. With Juventus, Ronaldo won 2 Serie A titles, 2 Italian Super Cups and one Italian Cup.
In all, Ronaldo till now has won 33 club trophies in his career. His last club trophy came with Al-Nassr when he won the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Football facts: Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever
From Lautaro Martinez's recent heartbreak to Gianluigi Buffon's three final losses, explore the players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever. Here's to the players who came so close, but never won.
The pain of a Champions League final defeat is a feeling few footballers will ever experience. But for some, that crushing disappointment has become an all too familiar nightmare.
The recent 2025 final saw Lautaro Martinez experience this heartbreak, joining a list of legendary players who have been extremely close to European glory, not once, but multiple times.
Check out the list of players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever.
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy, Juventus) | 3 Finals
Gianluigi Buffon walking past the trophy with runners-up medal after their loss in 2017 UCL finals. Image | BBC
One of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, Gianluigi Buffon was the extraordinary last line of defence for Juventus for many years. He reached the finals 3 times out of which twice he led the the team as a captain, and lost all of them.
2003 Final: Faced AC Milan that ended 0-0 after extra time, where Buffon made a crucial save from Filippo Inzaghi in the normal time. However, Juventus ultimately lost 3-2 on penalties.
2015Final: Led Juventus againstBarcelona and faced a 3-1 defeat, despite a commendable performance.
2017 Final: Lost 4-1 against Real Madrid and it was painful as the opponent dominanted completely in the second-half.
Paolo Montero in 2003 Champions League final. Image | Juvefc.com
Paolo Montero was a key central defender of Juventus' backline during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He too reached the finals thrice and never tasted victory in any of the Champions League finals.
1997 Final: Juventus were the defending champions in this season, and was unable to control Borussia Dortmund, lost 3-1 in the finals.
1998 Final: Lost 1-0 vs Real Madrid in a tense final, which marked their second consecutive final defeat.
2003 Final: Battled AC Milan to a 0-0 draw and eventually lost 3-2 in penalties.
Alessio Tacchinardi (Italy, Juventus) | 3 Finals
Alessio Tacchinardi playing for Juventus in 2003 UCL final. Image | Getty
Another player of Juventus, Alessio Tacchinardi, a hardworking midfielder, finds his place in this list with 3 final defeats. He also has the same story as Montero, with disappointing losses in the years 1997, 1998, and 2003.
Lautaro Martinez (Argentina, Inter Milan) | 2 Finals
Lautaro Martinez walking past the UCL Cup with runners-up medal after losing against PSG in the final. Image | Facebook
The Argentinian striker, Lautaro Martinez is Inter Milan's attacking shepherd and captain. He made his way up in this list with their recent loss in the 2025 Champions League final against PSG. He was a part of 2 finals and lost both the times.
2023 Final: Despite great efforts, lost 1-0 toManchester City in a thrilling final. Martinez had a chance to equalize but couldn't convert, a moment that lingered in the memory for Inter fans.
2025 Final: A heavy 5-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain which added a second layer to his final setbacks.
Antoine Griezmann (France, Atletico Madrid) | 2 Finals
Antoine Griezmann in 2016 Champions League final. Image | BBC
Antoine Griezmann was the creative heartbeat and primary attacking threat for Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid during their golden era. He reached the finals 2 times with this side and met with defeats every time.
2014 Final: Faced cross city rivals Real Madrid in a dramatic final, and lost 4-1.
2016 Final: Another defeat against Real Madrid, where they lost 5-4 (Juanfran missed the decisive penalty) in penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Discover the PSG phenoms Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue, who etched their names in the history of youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals after scoring against Inter Milan to win their first UCL title.
The UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of Europeam Club football, a stage where heroes are crowned. For any player, scoring in this momentous match is a big achivement, and for a few, that moment comes at an astonishingly young age!
Dive into the list of 5 youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals, with the spotlight on recent additions of Paris Saint-Germain's Mayulu and Doue, who have etched their names on this exclusive list.
5. Lars Ricken (20 years 322 days) | 1997
Lars Ricken scoring a goal against Juventus in 1997 Champions League finals. Image | Bundesliga
In 1997, Borussia Dortmund's local boy, Lars Ricken etched his name into Champions League final history with a goal against Juventus. Coming on as a substitute, he took just 16 seconds to score the goal after entering the pitch!
At just 20 years and 322 days old, his impactful goal helped Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory, and it still remains one of the most iconic moments in UCL finals history.
4. Desire Doue (19 years 362 days) | 2025
Desire Doue celebrates after scoring a brilliant goal against Inter Milan in 2025 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
The 2025 UEFA Champions League final saw a remarkably young talent make his mark on field. Desire Doue added his name in this list of youngest goalscorers with scoring twice (20' , 63') in the finals against Inter Milan.
He scored the second and third goal of the match, which significantly gave PSG a boost in this high-stakes match. His attacking style and dominant gameplay at just 19 years and 362 days of age, was great to watch.
Doue's name will be forever treasured in the books of PSG's success in UEFA Champions League.
Carlos Alberto celebrates his goal in the 2004 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram
Carlos Alberto of FC Porto scored a stunning goal in the 2004 Champions League finals at the age of 19 years and 167 days. He scored the first goal of the match, which eventually led to a victory of 3-0 against AS Monaco FC.
He delivered a memorable moment for the team and became the key figure in Porto's surprising triumph, that too, for their second UCL title.
2. Senny Mayulu (19 years 14 days) | 2025
Senny Mayulu celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG in 2025 Champions League. Image | BBC
In the electrifying final of 2025 Champions League, PSG got another young talent who didn't just play; he made history. Senny Mayulu, at just 19 years and 14 days old, became the second-youngest goalscorer ever in the Champions League final.
Mayulu scored the final goal in their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, and his strike in a match of such immense pressure solidified his status as an emerging player for the Parisian giants.
Patrick Kluivert celebrates his 1995 Champions League final goal for Ajax. Image | Instagram
Topping the list as the youngest goalscorer in Champions League final is Patrick Kluivert. In 1995 final, playing for Ajax, he scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against AC Milan.
At just 18 years and 327 days of age, his crucial finish brought Ajax's fifth UCL title home, and established him as an iconic talent who made history in European football's grandest stage.
After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.
In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.
Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.
Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.
Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.
Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.
He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.
Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.
Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.
Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.
The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.
Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.
Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups
Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years.
No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.
He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.
Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles
Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.
Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.
Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlético Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.
Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs
Real Madrid are the most successful team in UEFA Champions League history with 15 titles. Here are the football clubs with the most Champions League titles.
Europe has the best and the toughest club competition in the world. The only thing which separates an elite club from a normal club is the Champions League title. Clubs all around Europe dream of winning this competition. Clubs with the most Champions League titles earn more bragging rights than the others. Let's take a look at the top clubs that have won the most number of Champions League titles in the tournament's history.
Champions League Finalists and Winners List since 1956
Top clubs with the most Champions League titles (3 or more)
1. Real Madrid CF (15 UCL titles)
Everyone considers Real Madrid C.F. as the most successful club in world football. This club has achieved great heights both in recent times and in the past. Real Madrid won the first-ever European Cup in 1955-56 which was also the founding year of the competition. Back then it was formally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The current format has been around since 1992. Real Madrid has won 15 UEFA Champions League titles which is more than any club in the world.
They won the tournament five consecutive times in the first five seasons of the tournament. Their recent achievement includes a three-peat of winning the UCL under Zinedine Zidane (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18).
Cristiano Ronaldo was their star performer with the most impact in the competition. He further tops the chart of the most goal scorers and assists providers in the competition as well.
Paolo Maldini lifting the Champions League 2006-07 season.
AC Milan is an Italian giant with a rich history and glories. They produced players like Maldini, Dida, Nesta and many more. They dominated world football in the past few decades, but things have changed drastically since then.
Milan has fallen from the ranks of great clubs in recent times, but their UCL glory is still more than others, just behind Real Madrid. They have beaten the likes of Juventus, Liverpool, and Barcelona to win the Champions League in the past. Milan has won the Champions League 7 times in their history.
Bayern Munich has been the dominant force in Europe for quite a long time. They dominate the Bundesliga and the domestic cup titles, too. Recently, they have been one of the most prominent sides in Europe to deal with. Bayern humiliated Barcelona with an 8-2 defeat in the UCL quarter-finals and won the 2019-20 Champions League, beating PSG comfortably by 1-0.
Robert Lewandowski was their main man in recent years, with the most goals. However, they have consistently produced players like Robben, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller and others who helped them win the trebles and sextuples.
Bayern Munich's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1973-74
Atletico Madrid
0-4
Brussels
1974-75
Leeds
2-0
Paris
1975-76
St- Etienne
1-0
Glasgow
2000-01
Valencia
1-1 (5-4) Pen
Milan
2012-13
Borussia Dortmund
1-2
London
2019-20
PSG
0-1
Lisbon
All 6 titles of FC Bayern Munich
4. Liverpool FC (6 UCL titles)
Trophy Cabinet of Liverpool including 6 UCL titles. Image - This is Anfield
Liverpool has turned the tables beautifully in recent times. They were a great force in the European competition but suddenly went numb. Liverpool had a rough patch where they went trophyless for many years. With the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool slowly redeemed themselves. In the 2017-18 season, they reached the UCL finals but failed to win against Real Madrid.
Next season they came back stronger, from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg to win 4-0 in the second leg and knocked Barcelona out of the UCL semis. Liverpool went on to be the champions defeating Spurs by 2-0 in the all-English final to win their 6th UCL trophy. Their great comeback against Milan in 2005 at Istanbul still gives goosebumps to every football fan.
Liverpool's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1976-77
Monchengladbach
3-1
Rome
1977-78
Club Brugge
1-0
London
1980-81
Real Madrid
1-0
Paris
1983-84
Roma
1-1 (2-4) Pen
Rome
2004-05
AC Milan
3-3 (2-3) Pen
Istanbul
2018-19
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0
Madrid
All 6 titles of Liverpool FC
5. FC Barcelona (5 UCL Titles)
FC Barcelona bagging their 5th UCL title. Image - 90MIN
FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in Europe with a great history in the UCL. They have won the title 5 times, while three of them came in the last decade. Their famous Lamasia - The FC Barcelona academy produced world-class players at the time. Players like Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and many more were a part of the academy.
Coach Pep Guardiola conquered the world with some beautiful football. He managed to win both the Treble and Sextuple during his reign. A few years later Luis Enrique guided them to their 5th UCL title and also a treble. That was Barcelona's last high run in the UCL. After that, they have faced some problems and have not been able to continue their dominance in European football.
AFC Ajax has a great history. They are the only team to win the UCL 4 times which is not from the top 5 leagues. Football maestro Johan Cruyff was from this team, he later changed the definition of playing football. Introducing Tiki-taka football to the world, Ajax had a great run in the past. He later influenced Barcelona to play that type of football which brought them huge success in the end.
They last won the title in 1995 when the likes of Van der Sar, and Rijkaard used to play for them. Since then they have reached the UCL semifinal in 2019 upsetting big teams and then lost to the Spurs in the semifinal in the dying minutes. Ajax's run is considered one of the greatest underdogs in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Ajax's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1970-71
Panathinaikos
2-0
London
1971-72
Internazionale
2-0
Rotterdam
1972-73
Juventus
1-0
Belgrade
1994-95
AC Milan
1-0
Vienna
All 4 titles of AFC Ajax
7. Manchester United (3 UCL Titles)
Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world has won three Champions League titles. They looked like the best team in the world during their reign. Players like David Beckham, Ryan Gigs, and Wayne Rooney were part of the golden team when United lifted their 3rd European title. Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of this team is one of the greatest ever in the history of the sport. He introduced one of the recent footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo in top-flight football, who was also part of that 2007-08 team.
Manchester United have also won the treble and enlisted themselves in an elite list in World Football. Since then they qualified for two Champions League finals but faced defeat against FC Barcelona.
Internazionale won two of their three trophies back in the 1960s. Since then, they have been having a disappointing year in and year out. Their recent UCL title was in 2009-10 when Jose Mourinho took charge. They were not the favourites in that season, yet they went on to win the UCL.
Jose Mourinho at that time was emerging as one of the best coaches in the world. He played typical defensive football, frustrating his opponents, which created mistakes. They capitalised on those mistakes and went on to win their 3rd Champions League. They defeated the heavyweights Barcelona in the semis and Bayern Munich in the final to clinch their title.
Internazionale's Title winning years
Winning Year
Opponent team
Scoreline
Venue
1963-64
Real Madrid
3-1
Vienna
1964-65
Benfica
1-0
Milan
2009-10
Bayern Munich
0-2
Madrid
All 3 titles of Inter Milan
Clubs with less than three Champions League titles: