UEFA Champions League: A Comprehensive History of Winners
1955-56: Inception and Real Madrid's Dominance
The UEFA Champions League, initially known as the European Cup, was created in 1955. Real Madrid emerged as the inaugural champions and went on to establish an unparalleled legacy, winning a record 14 titles, including the first five consecutive editions.
Noteworthy Victories:
- 1960: Real Madrid defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 in the final. - 1966: Real Madrid secured their 6th title, defeating Partizan Belgrade 2-1. - 1998: Real Madrid won their 7th title after a 1-0 victory over Juventus.
Other Tournament Dominators
While Real Madrid has been the most successful club in Champions League history, other teams have also made their mark on the tournament.
Bayern Munich:
- Won 6 titles, including a consecutive streak from 1974 to 1976. - Notable victories include a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in 2014 and a 1-0 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
Liverpool:
- Won 6 titles, including victories in 2005 after a penalty shootout against AC Milan and 2019 in a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. - Liverpool's iconic victory in 2005 is known as the "Miracle of Istanbul" due to their dramatic comeback from 3-0 down at halftime.
AC Milan:
- Won 7 titles, including a consecutive streak from 1988 to 1990 and 1994 to 1995.
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