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+ "page_snippet": "Home \u203a Tournaments \u203a Champions League \u00b7 The UEFA Champions League came about as a new version of the European Cup and was played for the first time in the 1992-1993 season. Already established as the most prestigious club tournament in football, Champions League has become even more popular ...The UEFA Champions League came about as a new version of the European Cup and was played for the first time in the 1992-1993 season. Already established as the most prestigious club tournament in football, Champions League has become even more popular with the introduction of a mini-league group stage system. Already established as the most prestigious club tournament in football, Champions League has become even more popular with the introduction of a mini-league group stage system. The new concept had a resemblance to the FIFA World Cup with an early phase of group play followed by a knockout phase. On several occasions has the competition expanded to include more clubs \u2013 the initial 8 have become 32 (qualification stage excluded). The Champions League trophy can be kept permanently by a club that win the tournament five times or three times in a row (since the rule changed in 2008 it is only a replica). On several occasions has the competition expanded to include more clubs \u2013 the initial 8 have become 32 (qualification stage excluded). The Champions League trophy can be kept permanently by a club that win the tournament five times or three times in a row (since the rule changed in 2008 it is only a replica). It is today almost as adored as the FIFA World Cup Trophy. If the precessor, European Cup, is not counted the Champions League started in 1992. Although, when statistics are presented for Champions League it is common that Champions League and European League are accumulated. What distinguish the Champions League from European Cup is for many the group play instead of the round-robin format.",
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The UEFA Champions League came about as a new version of the European Cup and was played for the first time in the 1992-1993 season. Already established as the most prestigious club tournament in football, Champions League has become even more popular with the introduction of a mini-league group stage system. The new concept had a resemblance to the FIFA World Cup with an early phase of group play followed by a knockout phase. On several occasions has the competition expanded to include more clubs \u2013 the initial 8 have become 32 (qualification stage excluded). The Champions League trophy can be kept permanently by a club that win the tournament five times or three times in a row (since the rule changed in 2008 it is only a replica). It is today almost as adored as the FIFA World Cup Trophy.
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2021\u201322 UEFA Champions League \n A guide with dates, groups, fixtures and teams. Plus other key facts about the 2021-22 tournament. \n \n
All the finals in the history of the Champions League.
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2022-2023
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Manchester City
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Inter
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Real Madrid
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Liverpool
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2020-2021
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Chelsea
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Manchester City
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2019-2020
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Bayern Munich
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PSG
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2018-2019
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Liverpool
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Tottenham
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2017-2018
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Real Madrid
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Liverpool
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2016-2017
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Real Madrid
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Juventus
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2015-2016
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Real Madrid
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Atl\u00e9tico Madrid
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2014-2015
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Barcelona
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Juventus
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2013-2014
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Real Madrid
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Atl\u00e9tico Madrid
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2012-2013
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Bayern Munich
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Borussia Dortmund
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2011-2012
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Chelsea
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Bayern Munich
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2010-2011
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Barcelona
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Manchester United
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2009-2010
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Internazionale
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Bayern Munich
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2008-2009
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Barcelona
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Manchester United
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2007-2008
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Manchester United
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Chelsea
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2006-2007
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Milan
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Liverpool
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2005-2006
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Barcelona
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Arsenal
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2004-2005
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Liverpool
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Milan
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2003-2004
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Porto
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Monaco
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2002-2003
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Milan
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Juventus
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2001-2002
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Real Madrid
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Bayer Leverkusen
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2000-2001
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Bayern Munich
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Valencia
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1999-2000
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Real Madrid
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Valencia
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1998-1999
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Manchester United
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Bayern Munich
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1997-1998
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Real Madrid
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Juventus
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1996-1997
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Borussia Dortmund
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Juventus
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1995-1996
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Juventus
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Ajax
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1994-1995
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Milan
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1993-1994
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History
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If the precessor, European Cup, is not counted the Champions League started in 1992. Although, when statistics are presented for Champions League it is common that Champions League and European League are accumulated. \n \n What distinguish the Champions League from European Cup is for many the group play instead of the round-robin format. The fact is, however, that a group stage was introduced already in 1991, but the reshaping became formalised by the name shift. In the development of the competition a hybrid-form of group play and round-robin has evolved. \n \n The tournaments have so far been dominated by the top European clubs and few surprise victories have occurred. Perhaps Porto's victory in 2004 should be counted as the biggest surprise. Potential sensations that could have happened was Nantes in 1995-96 that almost managed to go through Juventus in the semi-finals (lost 3-4 on aggregate). If Dynamo Kyiv had won in 1998-99 it would also be seen as a sensation; they were only one goal down on aggregation against Bayern Munich in the semi-finals. Two years later, Leeds reached the semi-finals, but wasn't near to beat Valencia that time. Villa Real is another club that is not familiar to be seen at the final steps in the biggest events; they were only one goal down on aggregation against Arsenal in the semi-finals in 2006.
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These clubs have won the most titles in the Champions League, the predecessor European Cup excluded. \n
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\n Table 2. Most won titles by clubs.\n
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Real Madrid
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2000-01
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Manchester United
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1998-99
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Liverpool
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Marseille
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1992-93
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Ajax
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1994-95
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Juventus
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1995-96
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Borussia Dortmund
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1997-98
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Porto
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2003-04
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Inter
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Manchester City
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Most times runners-up are Juventus (3), Milan (3), Bayern Munich (3) and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (3). Manchester United, Valencia and Liverpool have also lost the final more than once. \n \n If Champions League and European Cup titles are combined, Real Madrid is still the best performing club with 13 titles (6 and 7 in European Cup and Champions League respectively). \n \n A comparison between countries show that Spanish clubs has been the most successful through history in the Champions League (see table 3):
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\n Table 3. Most won titles by country.\n
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In addition, clubs from France, the Netherlands and Portugal have won one title each.
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The largest victory margin happened between HJK Helsinki and Bangor City in the second qualification round in 2011\u201312. If the qualification phase is excluded, the biggest goal difference is eight goals in the matches Liverpool-Besiktas (2007-2008) and Real Madrid-Malm\u00f6 FF (2015-2016). If only finals are considered, the biggest win was in the 1994 final when Milan defeated Barcelona 4 to 0.
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Format and participating teams
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In the first edition (1992-1993), the tournament consisted of 8 teams after a qualification phase. The eight teams were playing in two groups followed by a final between the group winners.\n The first season included in total 36 participating clubs in the qualification, since when the numbers have increased. \n \n In the third edition of the Champions League (1994-1995), the tournament expanded to 16 teams (excluding the qualification). The format consisted of a group phase with four groups followed by three knockout stages. \n \n In season 1997-1998 another expansion added more teams to 24 (excluding the qualification). A group phase, including six groups, was followed by a knockout phase in three stages. \n \nIn season 1999-2000 the tournament expanded for the third time and would now include 32 teams (excluding the qualification). Now, the teams were divided into eight groups and the first group stage was followed by a second, and finally a knockout stage.
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In season 2014-2015, the second group stage was abandoned. Instead, another stage (Round of 16) in the knockout phase was played.
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UEFA Champions League timeline
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1955 European Cup, the predecessor of Champions League, is established. \n1992 The competition is established. \n1994 The competition is expanded to involve 16 clubs. \n1996 For the first time is a final decided on a penalty shootout (Juventus vs. Ajax). \n1997 The competition is expanded to involve 24 clubs. \n1999 The competition is expanded to involve 32 clubs. \n2000 Two clubs from the same country are for the first competing in a final (Real Madrid vs Valencia). \n2017 Real Madrid become the first club to win the tournament two years in a row (2016-2017). \n2018 Real Madrid become the first club to win the tournament three years in a row (2016-2018).
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+ "page_snippet": "The UEFA Champions League is a seasonal football competition established in 1955. Prior to the 1992\u201393 season, the tournament was named the European Cup. The UEFA Champions League is open to the league champions of all UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) member associations (except ...The UEFA Champions League is a seasonal football competition established in 1955. Prior to the 1992\u201393 season, the tournament was named the European Cup. The UEFA Champions League is open to the league champions of all UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) member associations (except Liechtenstein, which has no league competition), as well as to the clubs finishing from second to fourth position in the strongest leagues. The UEFA Champions League is open to the league champions of all UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) member associations (except Liechtenstein, which has no league competition), as well as to the clubs finishing from second to fourth position in the strongest leagues. Originally, only the champions of their respective national league and the defending champions of the competition were allowed to participate. Originally, only the champions of their respective national league and the defending champions of the competition were allowed to participate. However, this was changed in 1997 to allow the runners-up of the stronger leagues to compete as well, and again in 1999 when third and fourth-placed teams of the said leagues also became eligible. However, this was changed in 1997 to allow the runners-up of the stronger leagues to compete as well, and again in 1999 when third and fourth-placed teams of the said leagues also became eligible. In the Champions League era, the defending champions of the competition did not automatically qualify until the rules were changed in 2005 to allow title holders Liverpool to enter the competition.",
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The UEFA Champions League is a seasonal football competition established in 1955.[1] Prior to the 1992\u201393 season, the tournament was named the European Cup.[1] The UEFA Champions League is open to the league champions of all UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) member associations (except Liechtenstein, which has no league competition), as well as to the clubs finishing from second to fourth position in the strongest leagues.[2] Originally, only the champions of their respective national league and the defending champions of the competition were allowed to participate. However, this was changed in 1997 to allow the runners-up of the stronger leagues to compete as well, and again in 1999 when third and fourth-placed teams of the said leagues also became eligible.[3] In the Champions League era, the defending champions of the competition did not automatically qualify until the rules were changed in 2005 to allow title holders Liverpool to enter the competition.[4]\n
Teams that have won the UEFA Champions League three consecutive times, or five times overall, receive a multiple-winner badge.[5] Six teams have earned this privilege: Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Liverpool, and Barcelona.[6] Until 2009, clubs that had earned that badge were allowed to keep the European Champion Clubs' Cup and a new one was commissioned;[7] since 2009, the winning team each year has received a full-size replica of the trophy, while the original is retained by UEFA.[8]\n
A total of 23 clubs have won the Champions League/European Cup. Real Madrid hold the record for the most victories, having won the competition fourteen times, including the inaugural edition. They have also won the competition the most consecutive times, with five straight titles from 1956 to 1960. Juventus have been runners-up the most times, losing seven finals. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid is the only team to reach three finals without having won the trophy while Reims and Valencia have finished as runners-up twice without winning. Spain has provided the most champions, with nineteen wins from two clubs.[9] England have produced fifteen winners from a record six clubs and Italy have produced twelve winners from three clubs. English teams were banned from the competition for five years following the Heysel disaster in 1985.[10] The current champions are Manchester City, who beat Inter Milan 1\u20130 in the 2023 final.[11]\n
Teams from thirteen nations have appeared in a Champions League final, and teams from ten of those have won the competition. Since the 1995\u201396 season, other than Porto's win in 2003\u201304, the winners have come from one of only four nations \u2013 Spain (12), England (7), Germany (4) and Italy (4) \u2013 and other than Monaco in 2003\u201304 and Paris Saint-Germain in 2019\u201320, the runners-up have all come from the same four nations.\n
England has produced the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the trophy. Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands have produced three winners, while Spain and Portugal have produced two winning clubs. Scotland, Romania, Yugoslavia, and France have produced one winner each. \n
^Vieli, Andr\u00e9, ed. (October 2005). \"A brand-new trophy\"(PDF). UEFA Direct. UEFA (42): 8. Archived(PDF) from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2010.\n
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+ "page_snippet": "Spurs began their Champions League campaign at the San Siro in Milan, where they lost 2\u20131 to Inter after conceding twice in the final minutes of the match. At Wembley Stadium in London, the club's temporary home, Tottenham lost 4\u20132 to Barcelona and fell to third place in Group B. Spurs drew 2\u20132 with PSV Eindhoven on matchday 3, played in the Netherlands, but lost goalkeeper ...Spurs began their Champions League campaign at the San Siro in Milan, where they lost 2\u20131 to Inter after conceding twice in the final minutes of the match. At Wembley Stadium in London, the club's temporary home, Tottenham lost 4\u20132 to Barcelona and fell to third place in Group B. Spurs drew 2\u20132 with PSV Eindhoven on matchday 3, played in the Netherlands, but lost goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to a red card and conceded a late equalising goal to Luuk de Jong in the 87th minute. At Wembley Stadium in London, the club's temporary home, Tottenham lost 4\u20132 to Barcelona and fell to third place in Group B. Spurs drew 2\u20132 with PSV Eindhoven on matchday 3, played in the Netherlands, but lost goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to a red card and conceded a late equalising goal to Luuk de Jong in the 87th minute. Tottenham conceded early to PSV in the home leg at Wembley, but two goals from Harry Kane late in the second half gave the team their first Champions League win of the season. Moura then scored a second goal five minutes later, his tight footwork helping him beat several Ajax players after an initial save by goalkeeper Andr\u00e9 Onana. After Tottenham failed to convert several chances to level the tie, the match entered five minutes of stoppage time. As the clock passed the five-minute mark, Moura completed his hat-trick with a first-time shot from just inside the penalty area to make the score 3\u20133 on aggregate and put Spurs through to the final on away goals. The second leg was hailed as one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history, alongside Liverpool's semi-final played the day before. The resulting penalty in the second minute was scored by Mohamed Salah shooting to the right, giving Liverpool a 1\u20130 lead and Salah the second-fastest goal in a Champions League final. Tottenham held the majority of possession in the first half, but were unable to find scoring chances; Liverpool had their own chances from a series of six corner kicks, but played cautiously with their lead. The match was briefly interrupted in the 18th minute by a pitch invader. The second half featured more chances for Liverpool, including a shot by James Milner that beat goalkeeper Hugo Lloris but went wide of the goal. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saved Arkadiusz Milik's shot from eight yards out deep into second half injury time to preserve a clean sheet. Liverpool remained tied with Napoli on points, head-to-head record and goal difference but advanced to the knockout phase on total goals scored, with nine goals to Napoli's seven. Liverpool were matched against German champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16 and played to a scoreless draw in the first leg at Anfield, mirroring the two sides' semi-final tie in the 1980\u201381 European Cup.",
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The 2019 UEFA Champions League final was the final match of the 2018\u201319 UEFA Champions League, the 64th season of Europe's premier club football tournament organised by UEFA and the 27th season since it was rebranded the UEFA Champions League. It was played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on 1 June 2019,[5] between English sides Tottenham Hotspur (in their first European Cup final) and Liverpool (in their ninth overall and their second in a row, having been defeated by Real Madrid in 2018). It was the seventh Champions League final \u2013 and the fourth of the decade \u2013 to feature two teams from the same association, and the second all-English final (the first was in 2008). It was also the first final since 2013 to not feature at least one Spanish team, with Real Madrid and Barcelona having shared the previous five titles between them.\n
In March 2018, UEFA announced that a fourth substitution would be allowed in extra time and that the number of substitutes would be increased from 7 to 12. The kick-off time was also changed from 20:45 CEST to 21:00 CEST.[8] The match was also the first Champions League final to use the video assistant referee (VAR) system.[9]\n
The 67,000-seat Metropolitano Stadium is the home of Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, who have occupied it since major renovations were completed in September 2017.[11] Due to UEFA regulations regarding naming rights of non-tournament sponsors, the stadium was referred to as the \"Estadio Metropolitano\" in all UEFA materials.[10]\n
For the first time, UEFA launched an open bidding process to select the venues of the club competition finals (UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Women's Champions League and UEFA Super Cup).[12][13] The bidding process was opened on 9 December 2016 and associations were given until 27 January 2017 to express interest and 6 June 2017 to submit bid dossiers to UEFA.[14]\n
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UEFA announced on 3 February 2017 that the associations of Azerbaijan and Spain had expressed interest in hosting the Champions League final.[15] On 7 June 2017, UEFA confirmed that they submitted bids for the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, with Azerbaijan proposing the 68,700-seat Baku Olympic Stadium and Spain proposing the then-unfinished Wanda Metropolitano, which would hold 67,000 spectators.[14][16] The bid evaluation report was published by UEFA on 14 September 2017.[17] The Wanda Metropolitano was selected as the venue by the UEFA Executive Committee on 20 September 2017, while the Baku Olympic Stadium was successful in its bid to host the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final.[5][18][19]\n
Tottenham Hotspur reached their first ever Champions League final, becoming the eighth unique finalist from England and the fortieth overall. They were the first final debutants since fellow English and London club Chelsea in 2008.[20] It was the fifth time they had appeared in the final of a UEFA competition, having played in one Cup Winners' Cup final (winning in 1963 to become the first British team to win a European trophy) and three UEFA Cup finals (winning in 1972 and 1984 and losing in 1974).[21][22] Had they won the final, they would have become the third English club, as well as the sixth club overall, to have won all three pre-1999 major European trophies (European Cup/Champions League, UEFA Cup/Europa League and the now-defunct Cup Winners' Cup).\n
In eight matches, they had a record of four wins, one draw and three losses in European competitions against fellow English clubs.[23] Of the four ties, Tottenham won two: against Manchester City in this season's quarter-finals, and against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1972 UEFA Cup Final, the inaugural final of the competition, becoming the first British team to win two different European trophies.[24]\n
\nLiverpool manager J\u00fcrgen Klopp won his first Champions League title in his third final.\n
Liverpool reached their ninth overall final, an English record, as well as their second in a row, having lost to Real Madrid in 2018.[25] They had won the competition on five occasions (1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 and 2005) and lost three times (1985, 2007 and 2018). This was also their 14th final in UEFA competitions, having played in one Cup Winners' Cup final (losing in 1966) and four UEFA Cup/Europa League finals (winning in 1973, 1976 and 2001, and losing in 2016).[26] In twenty matches, Liverpool had a record of seven wins, eight draws (one of which they won on penalties) and five losses in European competitions against fellow English clubs. Most recently, they won both legs against Manchester City in the 2017\u201318 Champions League quarter-finals.[23] The match was the third Champions League final for manager J\u00fcrgen Klopp, who had lost both previous finals, with Borussia Dortmund in 2013 and with Liverpool in 2018.[27]\n
The final was the 171st competitive meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, with a record of 79 Liverpool wins, 48 Tottenham wins and 43 draws. The sides met twice during the 2018\u201319 Premier League season, with Liverpool winning 2\u20131 on both occasions, played at Wembley Stadium and Anfield respectively. They had faced each other once before in a European tie, meeting in the semi-final of the 1972\u201373 UEFA Cup; Liverpool won the first leg 1\u20130 at home and Tottenham won the second meeting 2\u20131, though Liverpool advanced to the final on away goals, before beating Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach in the final.[28] Domestically, the sides had met once in a cup final, with Liverpool winning 3\u20131 after extra time in the 1982 Football League Cup Final.[29][30] Both managers were seeking their first major title with their respective clubs.[31]\n
The match was the first final since 2013 not to feature a Spanish team, with Real Madrid (2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018) and Barcelona (2015) having won the previous five seasons of the competition.[25] It was also the first final to be won by an English team since Chelsea in 2012, as well as the second all-English final, after Manchester United and Chelsea in 2008.[32] Overall, the match was the seventh final to feature two teams from the same association, previously achieved on three occasions by Spanish teams (2000, 2014 and 2016), and once by Italian (2003) and German (2013) teams, in addition to English in 2008.[33]\n
As Chelsea and Arsenal also reached the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final, this was the first season to have multiple finals of major European club competitions featuring teams from a single nation.[34][35]\n
\nLucas Moura scored a hat-trick in the second leg of the semi-final against Ajax to send Tottenham to the final.\n
Tottenham Hotspur, making their first appearance in a European competition final since 1984 and their first ever in the European Cup final,[32] qualified directly for the 2018\u201319 UEFA Champions League group stage as the third-placed team in the 2017\u201318 Premier League.[36] They were drawn into Group B alongside Spanish champions Barcelona, Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven and Inter Milan of Italy, all of whom are former European champions.[37]\n
Spurs began their Champions League campaign at the San Siro in Milan, where they lost 2\u20131 to Inter after conceding twice in the final minutes of the match.[38] At Wembley Stadium in London, the club's temporary home, Tottenham lost 4\u20132 to Barcelona and fell to third place in Group B.[39] Spurs drew 2\u20132 with PSV Eindhoven on matchday 3, played in the Netherlands, but lost goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to a red card and conceded a late equalising goal to Luuk de Jong in the 87th minute.[40] Tottenham conceded early to PSV in the home leg at Wembley, but two goals from Harry Kane late in the second half gave the team their first Champions League win of the season.[41] Against Inter at Wembley, substitute Christian Eriksen's 80th-minute goal gave Spurs a 1\u20130 victory and prevented the club from being eliminated.[42] The final group stage match against Barcelona at Camp Nou began with an early goal for the home side, but a late equaliser by Lucas Moura preserved a 1\u20131 draw for Tottenham. The team finished level on points with Inter, but advanced to the knockout stage on head-to-head away goals as group runners-up to Barcelona.[43]\n
Tottenham faced German club Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16, marking the second time in three years that the two teams had met in a European competition.[44] Spurs won 3\u20130 with a dominant performance in the first leg at home, highlighted by second-half goals from Son Heung-min, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente.[45] The second leg at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund ended as a 1\u20130 win for the visitors, with a goal by Harry Kane early in the second half bringing the tie to 4\u20130 on aggregate and sending Tottenham to the quarter-finals.[46]\n
The club was drawn in the quarter-finals against their compatriots and reigning English champions Manchester City, with two legs scheduled within 11 days of a Premier League fixture between the clubs.[47] Tottenham hosted the first leg, the first European tie at the newly-completed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and won 1\u20130 thanks to a goal scored by Son Heung-min in the 78th minute, following an earlier penalty from City's Sergio Ag\u00fcero in the first half that was saved by Hugo Lloris.[48] Manchester City took an early 3\u20132 lead within 21 minutes to open the second leg, including two goals apiece for Son and City's Raheem Sterling and an additional goal scored by Bernardo Silva. Ag\u00fcero's goal in the 59th minute gave Manchester City a 4\u20133 lead on aggregate in the series, but Fernando Llorente scored in the 73rd minute to tie the series once again and give Tottenham an advantage on away goals.[49] Sterling scored a fifth goal for City in the third minute of stoppage time, but it was ruled out by the video assistant referee for an offside during the buildup to the goal, giving Tottenham a victory on away goals to send them to their first European Cup semi-final since 1962.[50][51]\n
In the semi-finals, Tottenham faced Dutch club Ajax, who had won the European Cup four times. A resurgent Ajax had entered the competition through the qualifying rounds with a young squad and went on to eliminate reigning holders Real Madrid in the round of 16 and Juventus in the quarter-finals.[52][53] Spurs, missing forwards Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, among others, to injuries, lost 1\u20130 in the first leg at home, Ajax's lone goal coming in the 15th minute from Donny van de Beek.[52] Ajax began the second leg at their Johan Cruyff Arena with goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech to extend their aggregate lead to 3\u20130 at half-time. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino substituted defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama for striker Fernando Llorente at half-time, and his strike partner, Lucas Moura, scored the team's first goal of the semi-final in the 55th minute.[54] Moura then scored a second goal five minutes later, his tight footwork helping him beat several Ajax players after an initial save by goalkeeper Andr\u00e9 Onana.[55] After Tottenham failed to convert several chances to level the tie, the match entered five minutes of stoppage time. As the clock passed the five-minute mark, Moura completed his hat-trick with a first-time shot from just inside the penalty area to make the score 3\u20133 on aggregate and put Spurs through to the final on away goals.[56][57] The second leg was hailed as one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history, alongside Liverpool's semi-final played the day before.[58][59]\n
\nDivock Origi's brace in the second leg of the semi-final against Barcelona helped Liverpool reach the final.\n
Liverpool, the runners-up in the previous year's final, qualified directly for the group stage as the fourth-placed team in the Premier League.[36][60] They were drawn into Group C alongside French champions Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli of Italy and Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade, who qualified through the play-off round and were making their Champions League group stage debut.[61][62]\n
In the opening match of the group stage, Liverpool faced Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield and won 3\u20132 with a goal in stoppage time by substitute Roberto Firmino.[63] Liverpool failed to produce a shot on target during their 1\u20130 loss to Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo on matchday 2, which the home side won with a 90th-minute goal from Lorenzo Insigne.[64] Liverpool retook their position at the top of Group C following a 4\u20130 home victory over Red Star Belgrade on 24 October, including a brace from Mohamed Salah,[65] but suffered a shock 2\u20130 defeat to Red Star two weeks later in Belgrade and fell to second place behind Napoli.[66][67]\n
At the Parc des Princes in Paris, Liverpool were defeated 2\u20131 by Paris Saint-Germain and fell to third place in the group, putting them in jeopardy of a group stage elimination.[68] Liverpool won their final group stage match, played on 11 December against Napoli at Anfield, with Salah scoring the only goal of the game. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson saved Arkadiusz Milik's shot from eight yards out deep into second half injury time to preserve a clean sheet.[69] Liverpool remained tied with Napoli on points, head-to-head record and goal difference but advanced to the knockout phase on total goals scored, with nine goals to Napoli's seven.[70]\n
Liverpool were matched against German champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16 and played to a scoreless draw in the first leg at Anfield, mirroring the two sides' semi-final tie in the 1980\u201381 European Cup.[71] They advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Bayern 3\u20131 in the second leg at the Allianz Arena, with two goals from Sadio Man\u00e9 and one from Virgil van Dijk in the second half.[72] Liverpool won their quarter-final tie against Portuguese club Porto with an aggregate score of 6\u20131, winning 2\u20130 in the first leg at home and 4\u20131 away at the Est\u00e1dio do Drag\u00e3o.[73]\n
In the semi-finals, Liverpool faced tournament favourites Barcelona. Former Liverpool forwards Luis Su\u00e1rez and Philippe Coutinho were playing against their old club for the first time competitively since being sold to Bar\u00e7a for record transfer fees in 2014 and 2018, respectively.[74] Barcelona took advantage of several missed chances from Liverpool's strikers and won 3\u20130 at home, with two second-half goals by Lionel Messi, including a 25-yard (23 m) free kick in the 82nd minute, his 600th goal for the club.[75][76] With a three-goal deficit going into the second leg and preoccupation with the Premier League title race, Liverpool manager J\u00fcrgen Klopp asked his players to \"just try\" or \"fail in the most beautiful way\".[77] Despite Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino being absent with injuries, Liverpool overturned the deficit with a 4\u20130 win at Anfield, advancing to the final 4\u20133 on aggregate, in what was described as one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.[58] Liverpool's reserve striker Divock Origi scored the opening goal in the seventh minute, followed by a pair of goals in quick succession by half-time substitute Georginio Wijnaldum to level the tie on aggregate in the 56th minute.[78] Alisson made a series of key saves to deny Barcelona a valuable away goal, a repeat of his performance for Roma in the previous year's quarter-final as they overcame a three-goal deficit against Barcelona.[79] Origi scored the match's final goal in the 79th minute, taking advantage of a corner taken quickly from Trent Alexander-Arnold that left him unmarked in the penalty area.[78]\n
The final identity to be used in the final was unveiled on 30 August 2018 during the group stage draw. It was designed by Madrid-based artist Ruben Sanchez (Zoonchez) who drew inspiration from local folklore, including representations of the city emblem, cats (a nickname for Madrilenians), a guitar and a statue in Puerta del Sol. The colour palette includes blues and oranges that represent a type of Madrid sunset that is known as a \"candilazo\".[80][81]\n
The ambassador for the final was former Spain international Luis Garc\u00eda, who played for Atl\u00e9tico Madrid in 2002\u201303 and from 2007 to 2009, and won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005.[82]\n
With a stadium capacity of 63,500 for the final, a total of 38,000 tickets were available to fans and the general public; the two finalist teams received 17,000 tickets each and another 4,000 tickets were made available for purchase by fans worldwide via UEFA.com from 14 to 21 March 2019 in four price categories: \u20ac600, \u20ac450, \u20ac160 and \u20ac70. The remaining tickets were allocated to the local organising committee, UEFA and national associations, commercial partners and broadcasters, and to serve the corporate hospitality programme.[83]\n
Prices for accommodation in Madrid and flights to the city from English airports surged by up to 683 percent in the hours after the semi-finals.[84][85] The handling of the travel logistics and ticket pricing by UEFA were criticised by managers J\u00fcrgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino, as well as supporters groups representing the two clubs.[86] Tottenham announced plans to show a live screening of the Champions League final at their stadium in London that would be opened to a full-capacity audience.[87][88]\n
On 14 May 2019, UEFA named Slovenian Damir Skomina as the referee for the final. Skomina became a FIFA referee in 2002, and was previously the fourth official in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final. His appointment completed a treble of European finals, having officiated the 2017 UEFA Europa League Final between Ajax and Manchester United, as well as the 2012 UEFA Super Cup between Chelsea and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid. He was joined by two of his fellow countrymen, with Jure Praprotnik and Robert Vukan as assistant referees. Spaniard Antonio Mateu Lahoz was the fourth official and Danny Makkelie of the Netherlands was the video assistant referee in the debut of the system at a Champions League final. He was joined by his compatriot Pol van Boekel as one of the assistant VAR officials, with Felix Zwayer of Germany appointed as the other assistant VAR for the final. His fellow German Mark Borsch served as the offside VAR official.[2]\n
Prior to kick-off, a moment of silence was observed for Spanish footballer Jos\u00e9 Antonio Reyes, who had died in a car crash earlier in the day. Liverpool kicked off and earned a penalty kick just 24 seconds into the match when Moussa Sissoko handled the ball in the penalty area, after a pass by Sadio Man\u00e9 from the left struck his outstretched arm. The resulting penalty in the second minute was scored by Mohamed Salah shooting to the right, giving Liverpool a 1\u20130 lead and Salah the second-fastest goal in a Champions League final.[92] Tottenham held the majority of possession in the first half, but were unable to find scoring chances; Liverpool had their own chances from a series of six corner kicks, but played cautiously with their lead.[93] The match was briefly interrupted in the 18th minute by a pitch invader.[94]\n
The second half featured more chances for Liverpool, including a shot by James Milner that beat goalkeeper Hugo Lloris but went wide of the goal. Both managers made their first set of substitutions around the 60th minute, with Klopp bringing on Divock Origi for Roberto Firmino and Pochettino replacing Harry Winks with Lucas Moura.[94] Tottenham began pressing their attackers forward and took several shots on target in the last half-hour of the regular time, leaving themselves open to counterattacks by Liverpool.[94] Following a corner kick in the 87th minute that was not cleared away by Spurs, Divock Origi struck from inside the penalty area and scored into the bottom right corner of the net.[95] Liverpool won their sixth European Cup and J\u00fcrgen Klopp won his first trophy for the club.[96]\n
The \"home\" team (for administrative purposes) was determined by an additional draw held after the quarter-final and semi-final draws, which was held on 15 March 2019, 12:00 CET, at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.[97][98]\n
\nLiverpool players on an open-top bus, parading the Champions League trophy through the streets of Liverpool the day after the final\n
Liverpool won their sixth European Cup and their second of the Champions League era.[94] The club surpassed Barcelona and Bayern Munich, each with five titles, and ranks third behind Real Madrid (13) and Milan (7) for overall European titles.[101] Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was named the man of the match by UEFA for his leadership and interventions to break up Tottenham's attacks.[1]\n
Liverpool returned to England the day after the final and celebrated their victory by parading the trophy around Liverpool in an open-top double-decker bus. The parade began at Allerton Maze and continued for 8 miles (13 kilometres) towards the city centre, ending on the Liverpool Strand.[102][103] Police estimated the number of supporters to be approximately 750,000, with the number of people lining the route causing the parade to last an additional two hours.[103][104]\n
As champions, Liverpool faced Chelsea (winners of the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final) in the 2019 UEFA Super Cup, held on 14 August. Liverpool won the match 5\u20134 on penalties after the game had ended 2\u20132 after extra time.[105][106] Representing Europe, Liverpool also took part in the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup.[107] Liverpool went on to win their first Club World Cup title, defeating Monterrey 2\u20131 in the semi-finals and Flamengo 1\u20130 after extra time in the final.[108][109]\n
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Here are all the winners of the UEFA Champions League since the first for the 1955-56 season. Real Madrid hold the record for the most victories, having won the competition 14 times, including the inaugural competition in 1956, and the latest in 2022.
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The 2013-14 final was the first in the tournament's history to feature teams from the same city. The same two clubs faced each other again in the 2016 final.
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I love to watch UEFA league because it's the most exciting league in the world. Aphari Aberku Ebenezer (2013)
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Undoubtedly the best and most popular football league tournament in the world. I never missed it indeed. World's best club and local teams take part in this tournament. Roniey Butler (2013)
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Greatest league in the word love it. Risam Basnet (2013)
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Soccer is simply God's invention to entertain and unite the world by one course, and then the champions league?. Personally i believe that God, the human inventor and all that has ever played the game are champions. by Fairyboy"dave (2013)
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6 of 10, Real Madrid titles came during the rule of Franco over Spain (1939-75) and therefore don't count... Kendo (2014)
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that real Madrid team is the greatest team of all time...go and look at the players most of them are not just another great but all time legends. Shish_009 kendo (2016)
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Ehteshami Sahand kendo (2015) \nthen in that case all Manchester, Chelsea, Liverpool and Nottingham champions league don't count
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Eason Rangarajan jaja (2017) \nThey had rules against non Spanish players, but Franco allowed Real to sign Di Stefano, despite it being illegal. He was also pissy against Barca and sabotaged them
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There are many Spanish, like me and my father, that hate Franco and love Madrid....if you think all other European countries had great leaders throughout history you are wrong. I mean Berlusconi was president of Italy and AC Milan, no conflict there. The Di Stefano, Puskas Gento team was arguably the best team ever to play. Franco sucks, so does Trump, but we're not going to say that Kaepernik not playing means whoever wins the super bowl doesn't count. by Rodrigo D\u00edaz McVeigh kendo (2019).
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Maxi The Magaspark kendo (2017) \nAnd in the late 1990's and 2000's there is no team that has won more of the UEFA trophies than Real Madrid. Stop Hating them.
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Md. Mustak Ahammed (2015) \nworld best entertaining football league that I've ever seen..
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Ashish Jacob Sam (2015) \n2004-05 Liverpool 3-3 -ilan Was the best match in history of football!
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Bajo (2014) \nThis is not Ok because no club has 2 trophy winners in a row :P Freak seasons are not good
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Eze nwachief (2014) \nThis is the most glamorous trophy in Europeans football... i like it.
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Mjfox (2016) \nIt is not Champions League without Inter, -ilan, Manchester United, Liverpool. Hope these teams will come back soon.
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Cliffe kenyas (2014) \nLiverpool are best in England n de only team in England av more champion leagues they are back n watch out for surprise came next season.
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Julian Pitkin (2020) \nits a PSG V.S Bayern Munich Finals...........Bayern are the favs but PSG has been praying and playing some remarkable football........wonder if there is a miracle in store.
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Himujjal Upadhyaya (2017) \n8 champions league finals! 5 winners medals. Maldini was a legend for sure!
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Eason Rangarajan (2017) \nChelsea were banned from playing in the Champions League because the FA thought "it was a distraction." However, they let united play in it. Useless.
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Alfie George (2017) \nNot only are these players world class, they are super rich as well! You would be shocked to see the list of the highest paid footballers in the world!
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Dertobi (2017) \nI hope this competition continues forever and they don't create a world league!! I love the champions league just the way it is
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Real Madrid will be always the best and I see them going for the 12th title! Hala Madrid. Ivine (2017)
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As long as barca don't pay the refs again lo. Mario Fanous \u0413\u0435\u043e\u0440\u0433\u0438 \u041c\u0430\u043b\u0447\u043e\u0432 (2017)
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UEFA would be noting without all the South Americans Players! That's a Fact jack, you can take that to the Bank! Martin Chivers (2016)
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The first time clubs from the same country played final was in 2000 when Real Madrid Beat Valencia 3-0. Not 2013/2014. Galacticus (2016)
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The 2013/2014 is the first time in the history of the league for two teams in from the same city to play a final and it repeated itself in 2015/2016 final again. still the same teams from the city of Madrid. Efosa Galacticus (2016)
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it is the best league in the history of football. Messi is the best (2016)
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1999 was possibly the best final there ever was. Basedmanunitedfan (2015)
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I'm sure that Barcelona will be score a higher level than the Madrid. Matwan143 (2015)
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We all know that so far Barca are the strong team & in my opinion barca vs real Madrid or barca vs psg in the final. Arun (2015)
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Real -adrid will be winning the cup for 2015.They will be against Barcelona. Good Luck. Subanan (2015)
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\nMap of UEFA countries, stages reached by teams on the UEFA Champions League and European Cup:
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This page details statistics of the European Cup and Champions League. Unless noted, these statistics concern all seasons since the inception of the European Cup in the 1955\u201356 season, and renamed since 1992 as the UEFA Champions League. This does not include the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League, unless otherwise noted.[1]\n
A total of 23 clubs have won the tournament since its 1955 inception, with Real Madrid being the only team to win it fourteen times, including the first five. Only three other clubs have reached ten or more finals: AC Milan, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. A total of thirteen clubs have won the tournament multiple times: the four forementioned clubs, along with Benfica, Inter Milan, Ajax, Nottingham Forest, Juventus, Manchester United, Porto, Barcelona and Chelsea. A total of nineteen clubs have reached the final without ever managing to win the tournament.\n
Clubs from ten countries have provided tournament winners. Spanish clubs have been the most successful, winning nineteen titles. England is second with fifteen and Italy is third with twelve, while the other multiple-time winners are Germany with eight, the Netherlands with six, and Portugal with four. The only other countries to provide a tournament winner are Scotland, Romania, Yugoslavia, and France. Greece, Belgium and Sweden have all provided losing finalists.\n
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Performances in the European Cup and UEFA Champions League by club\n
In this ranking two points are awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss. As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws. Teams are ranked by total points, then by goal difference, then by goals scored. Only the top 25 are listed (includes qualifying rounds).[2]\n
A total of 149 clubs from 34 national associations have played in or qualified for the Champions League group stage. Season in bold represents teams qualified for the knockout phase that season. Between 1999\u20132000 and 2002\u201303, qualification is considered from the second group stage. Starting from the 2024\u201325 season with the introduction of a league phase, the top eight are considered to be qualified as well as the eight play-off winners.\n
The city that has hosted the final the most times is London, doing so on seven occasions. Of these, five have been played at the original Wembley Stadium and twice at the new Wembley Stadium. Paris come joint second, having hosted six finals.
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The nation that has hosted the most finals is Italy, with nine (Milan and Rome four times each and Bari once). England (London seven times and Manchester once), Spain (Madrid five times, Barcelona twice and Sevilla once) and Germany (Munich four times, Stuttgart twice, Berlin and Gelsenkirchen once each) comes second with eight each.
The team to have won the European Cup with the fewest games won is PSV Eindhoven (1987\u201388), managing just three victories in the entire tournament, including none from the quarter-finals onwards.
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The team to have won the Champions League with the fewest games won is Manchester United (1998\u201399), with five wins.
On the opposite end of the scale, nineteen clubs have played at least one final, but never won. Only three of these have appeared in the final more than once, losing on each occasion:\n
Eintracht Frankfurt's appearance in the 2022\u201323 came 63 years after their previous appearance (1959\u201360). This was the longest period any team had spent since the previous appearance in the tournament.
Although not an officially recognised achievement, eight clubs have achieved the distinction of winning the Champions League or European Cup, their domestic championship, and their primary domestic cup competition in the same season, known colloquially as the \"continental treble\":\n
In addition to this treble, several of these clubs went on to win further cups. However, most of these cups were technically won the following year following the conclusion of regular domestic or international leagues the year before. Also, several domestic cups may not have been extant at the time that equivalent cups were won by clubs of other nations, and in some cases they remain so. Furthermore, there is much variance in the regard with which several cups are taken both over time and between nations. Regardless, the following clubs all won competitions further to the treble mentioned above:\n
Celtic also won their secondary domestic cup competition, the Scottish League Cup, as well as the regional Glasgow Cup, in the 1966\u201367 season concurrently with the treble of cups mentioned previously (sometimes colloquially referred to as a part of \"the quintuple\"), thus making their achievement unique in this respect to every other club.
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Ajax also won the Intercontinental Cup (the predecessor of the FIFA Club World Cup and the de facto premier global club cup) and the inaugural (and technically unofficial) UEFA Super Cup the following season, forming part of a quintuple of Cup successes; they thus won all available cups to them.
Benfica hold the overall record for highest aggregate win in the competition. They beat Stade Dudelange 18\u20130 (8\u20130 away, 10\u20130 at home) in the preliminary round in 1965\u201366.[10]
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As for the group stage, the record belongs to Shakhtar Donetsk, who beat BATE Borisov 12\u20130 (7\u20130 away, 5\u20130 at home) in 2014\u201315. Including the preliminary rounds, HJK hold the Champions League era record, beating Bangor City 13\u20130 (3\u20130 away, 10\u20130 at home) in 2011\u201312.
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Bayern Munich hold the biggest margin of victory on aggregate in the knockout phase of the Champions League era. They beat Sporting CP 12\u20131 (5\u20130 away, 7\u20131 at home) in the round of 16 in 2008\u201309.
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Real Madrid hold the record for the biggest win in a quarter-final tie, beating Sevilla 10\u20132 (8\u20130 at home, 2\u20132 away) in 1957\u201358. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid share the record for the biggest win since the 1992 rebranding; Bayern beat 1. FC Kaiserslautern 6\u20130 (2\u20130 at home, 4\u20130 away) in 1998\u201399, and Barcelona8\u20132 in a single leg tie in 2019\u201320, while Madrid achieved the same feat against APOEL in 2011\u201312, winning 8\u20132 (3\u20130 away, 5\u20132 at home).[11]
The first play-off match held was Borussia Dortmund's 7\u20130 win against Spora Luxembourg in the preliminary round in 1956\u201357, after the first two games between the sides had ended 5\u20135 on aggregate (4\u20133 win for Dortmund, 2\u20131 win for Spora).
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The last play-off match held was Ajax's 3\u20130 win against Benfica in the quarter-finals in 1968\u201369, after the first two games between the sides had ended 4\u20134 on aggregate (3\u20131 win for Benfica, 3\u20131 win for Ajax).
Z\u00fcrich won a coin toss against Galatasaray in 1963\u201364 after their play-off match ended 2\u20132. This was the first time this rule was used for a draw played to completion.
The away goals rule was introduced in 1967\u201368, with Valur beating Jeunesse Esch 4\u20134 (1\u20131 at home, 3\u20133 away) and Benfica beating Glentoran 1\u20131 (1\u20131 away, 0\u20130 at home), both in the first round. Benfica later progressed to the final.
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In 2002\u201303, Milan and Inter met in the semi-finals. Sharing the same stadium (San Siro), they drew 0\u20130 in the first leg and 1\u20131 in the second. However, Milan were the designated away side in the latter, and thus became the only team to win on \"away\" goals without having scored a goal away from their own stadium.
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The quarter-final of the 2020\u201321 season between previous year's finalists Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain was the last to be decided by the away goals rule before its abolition from the following season.
In the semi-finals against Bayern Munich in 1989\u201390, Milan won 1\u20130 at home and were 0\u20131 down after 90 minutes in the second leg. Both teams scored one goal each in extra time, giving Milan the victory on away goals.
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In the round of 16 against Chelsea in 2014\u201315, Paris Saint-Germain drew 1\u20131 both home and away. Both teams scored one goal each in the extra time period played in London, giving Paris Saint-Germain the victory on away goals.
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In the round of 16 against Juventus in 2020\u201321 (the last season the away goals rule was used), Porto won 2\u20131 at home and were 1\u20132 down after 90 minutes in the second leg. Both teams scored one goal each in the extra time period played in Turin, giving Porto the victory on away goals.
The first penalty shoot-out in a final was between Liverpool and Roma in the 1984 final following a 1\u20131 draw after extra time. Roma's Agostino Di Bartolomei was the first player to score, while Liverpool's Steve Nicol was the first to miss. Liverpool went on to win 4\u20132, with Alan Kennedy scoring the decisive penalty. Kennedy had also scored the winning goal in the 1981 final.
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Eleven finals have been decided by a penalty shoot-out. Liverpool is the only team to have won more than once (1984 and 2005), while Juventus, Milan, Bayern Munich and Chelsea have won one and lost one. No team has lost twice.
Two teams were involved in four penalty shoot-outs: Bayern Munich and Juventus.
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Liverpool (out of three) and Bayern Munich (out of four) are the only teams to have won three penalty shoot-outs.
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Six teams have lost two penalty shoot-outs: Ajax (two out of two), Juventus (two out of four), Roma (two out of two), Chelsea (two out of three), Lyon (two out of two) and Porto (two out of two). Ajax, Roma, Lyon and Porto are the only teams to have played in multiple shoot-outs and failed to have won one.
Seventeen finals have gone to extra time. One was replayed and eleven went to a penalty shoot-out, while the remaining five were decided after 120 minutes:\n
The most goals scored in a single match across all European Cup/Champions League seasons is fourteen, which occurred when Feyenoord beat KR Reykjav\u00edk 12\u20132 in the first round in 1969\u201370.
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The most goals scored in a single match in the Champions League era is twelve, which occurred when Borussia Dortmund beat Legia Warsaw 8\u20134 in the group stage in 2016\u201317.
Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 7\u20133 in the 1960 final. With ten goals, this is the highest-scoring final across both the European Cup and the Champions League.
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With six goals, a 3\u20133 draw between Milan and Liverpool in the 2005 final is the highest-scoring final in the Champions League era.
More European Cups than domestic league titles[edit]
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Nottingham Forest are the only club to have won the European Cup more times (twice) than they have won their own domestic league (once). Forest won the Football League in 1978, before winning the European Cup in 1979 and defending it in 1980. Nottingham Forest are also the only previous winners of the European Cup to be later relegated to the third tier of their national league (in 2005).
The competition format was changed in 1997\u201398 to allow teams that were not champions of their domestic league nor reigning title holders to compete in the tournament. Since then there have been European Champions who had neither been domestic nor continental champions:\n
Manchester United's treble-winners of 1998\u201399 were the first winners of the tournament to have won neither their domestic title nor the European Cup/Champions League the previous season. Since then:\n
Liverpool's 2018\u201319 triumph came 29 years after their previous domestic league title (1989\u201390). This was the longest time any Champions League winner had gone since previously winning their league, breaking the record Liverpool set in 2004\u201305, which was fifteen years after their last league title.
Only two teams have progressed past the group stage after losing their first three games:[14]\n
Newcastle United in 2002\u201303: In Newcastle's final game against Feyenoord, Craig Bellamy's goal in the first minute of second-half stoppage time secured the 3\u20132 victory and a place in the second group stage.
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Atalanta in 2019\u201320: Atalanta managed to advance after losing their first three matches and drawing their fourth.
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Only fifteen teams have progressed past the group stage after losing their first two games. Of these sides, only Galatasaray, Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta managed to advance past the second round of the tournament.\n
In 1994\u201395, defending champions Milan started the group stage with a loss and a win, but were deducted two points for crowd trouble against Casino Salzburg on matchday two. With zero points after two games, they still managed to advance from the group and later to the final, where they lost to Ajax.
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Only three teams have progressed past the group stage without winning any of their first five games:\n
One additional team was trailing by four goals at some point in a knockout match, but still managed to qualify for the next round:\n
Tottenham Hotspur were trailing 4\u20130 to G\u00f3rnik Zabrze after 48 minutes of the first leg in the 1961\u201362 preliminary round, but managed to finish the game down 4\u20132 and won 8\u20131 in the second leg to advance 10\u20135 on aggregate
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Seventeen teams have lost the first leg of a knockout match by three goals, but still managed to qualify for the next round:\n
Schalke 04 lost 3\u20130 to KB in the 1958\u201359 first round, but won 5\u20132 in the second leg and advanced after winning 3\u20131 in the play-off
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Jeunesse Esch lost 4\u20131 to Haka in the 1963\u201364 preliminary round, but won 4\u20130 in the second leg and advanced 5\u20134 on aggregate
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Partizan lost 4\u20131 to Sparta Prague in the 1965\u201366 quarter-finals, but won 5\u20130 in the second leg and advanced 6\u20134 on aggregate
Real Madrid lost 4\u20131 to Derby County in the 1975\u201376 second round, but won 5\u20131 in the second leg and advanced 6\u20135 on aggregate
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Barcelona lost 3\u20130 to Gothenburg in the 1985\u201386 semi-finals, but won 3\u20130 in the second leg and advanced after winning 5\u20134 on penalties
Leeds United lost 3\u20130 to VfB Stuttgart in the 1992\u201393 first round, but was awarded a 3\u20130 win in the second leg and advanced after winning 2\u20131 in the play-off
KF Tirana lost 3\u20130 to Dinamo Tbilisi in the 2003\u201304 first qualifying round, but won 3\u20130 in the second leg and advanced after winning 4\u20132 on penalties
Roma lost 4\u20131 to Barcelona in the 2017\u201318 quarter-finals, but won 3\u20130 in the second leg and advanced on away goals
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Liverpool lost 3\u20130 to Barcelona in the 2018\u201319 semi-finals, but won 4\u20130 in the second leg and advanced to the final 4\u20133 on aggregate
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Another 18 teams were trailing by three goals at some point in a knockout match, but still managed to qualify for the next round:\n
Manchester United were trailing 0\u20133 to Athletic Bilbao after 43 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 1956\u201357, and then 2\u20135 after 78 minutes, but managed to finish the game 3\u20135 and won 3\u20130 in the second leg and 6\u20135 on aggregate.
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CCA Bucure\u0219ti lost 2\u20134 to Borussia Dortmund in the first round 1957\u201358 and were trailing 0\u20131 (2\u20135 on aggregate) after 12 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 3\u20131 to qualify for the next round on away goals.
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Hamburg were trailing 0\u20133 to Burnley after 74 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 1960\u201361, but managed to finish the game 1\u20133 and won 4\u20131 in the second leg and 5\u20134 on aggregate.
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Spartak Trnava were trailing 0\u20133 to Steaua Bucure\u0219ti after 51 minutes of the first leg in the first round 1968\u201369, but managed to finish the game 1\u20133 and won 4\u20130 in the second leg and 5\u20133 on aggregate.
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Austria Wien were trailing 0\u20133 to Levski-Spartak after 62 minutes of the first leg in the preliminary round 1970\u201371, but managed to finish the game 1\u20133 and won 3\u20130 in the second leg and 4\u20133 on aggregate.
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Basel were trailing 0\u20133 to Spartak Moscow after 76 minutes of the first leg in the first round 1970\u201371, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 2\u20131 in the second leg to qualify on away goals.
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Anderlecht were trailing 0\u20133 to Slovan Bratislava after 44 minutes, and 1\u20134 after 63 minutes of the first leg in the preliminary round 1974\u201375, but managed to finish the game 2\u20134 and won 3\u20131 in the second leg to qualify on away goals.
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Saint-\u00c9tienne were trailing 0\u20133 to Ruch Chorz\u00f3w after 46 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 1974\u201375, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 2\u20130 in the second leg and 4\u20133 on aggregate.
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Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach were trailing 0\u20133 to Wacker Innsbruck after 27 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 1977\u201378, but managed to finish the game 1\u20133 and won 2\u20130 in the second leg to qualify on away goals.
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Banik Ostrava were trailing 0\u20133 to Ferencv\u00e1ros after 47 minutes of the first leg in the first round 1981\u201382, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 3\u20130 in the second leg and 5\u20133 on aggregate.
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Bayern Munich were trailing 0\u20133 to CSKA Sofia after 18 minutes of the first leg in the semi-final 1981\u201382, but managed to finish the game 3\u20134 and won 4\u20130 in the second leg and 7\u20134 on aggregate.
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Real Madrid were trailing 0\u20133 to Red Star Belgrade after 39 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 1986\u201387, but managed to finish the game 2\u20134 and won 2\u20130 in the second leg to qualify on away goals.
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Real Madrid were trailing 0\u20133 to Bayern Munich after 47 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 1987\u201388, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 2\u20130 in the second leg and 4\u20133 on aggregate.
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Sparta Prague were trailing 0\u20133 to Marseille after 60 minutes of the first leg in the second round 1991\u201392, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 2\u20131 in the second leg to qualify on away goals.
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Cork City were trailing 0\u20133 to Cwmbr\u00e2n Town after 27 minutes of the first leg in the preliminary round 1993\u201394, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 2\u20131 in the second leg to qualify on away goals.
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Monaco were trailing 1\u20134 to Real Madrid after 81 minutes of the first leg in the quarter-final 2003\u201304, managed to finish the game 2\u20134, were trailing 0\u20131 (2\u20135 on aggregate) after 36 minutes of the second leg, but won 3\u20131 to qualify on away goals.
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Tottenham Hotspur were trailing 0\u20133 to Young Boys after 28 minutes of the first leg in the play-off round 2010\u201311, but managed to finish the game 2\u20133 and won 4\u20130 in the second leg and 6\u20133 on aggregate.
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Tottenham Hotspur were trailing 0\u20132 (0\u20133 on agg.) to Ajax after 35 minutes of the second leg in the semi-final 2018\u201319, but managed to win the game 3\u20132 to qualify on away goals after a 3\u20133 aggregate score.
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Four teams lost the first leg of a knockout match by three goals, overcame the deficit in the second leg, but still did not qualify for the next round:\n
Rapid Wien lost 4\u20131 to Milan in the preliminary round 1957\u201358, won 5\u20132 in the second leg, but lost 4\u20132 in the play-off.
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G\u00f3rnik Zabrze lost 4\u20131 to Dukla Prague in the preliminary round 1964\u201365, won 3\u20130 in the second leg, but lost the coin toss after the play-off ended 0\u20130.
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Benfica lost 3\u20130 to Celtic in the second round 1969\u201370, won 3\u20130 in the second leg, but lost the coin toss.
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Juventus lost their home leg of the 2017\u201318 quarter-finals to Real Madrid 0\u20133, but then proceeded to score three unanswered goals in the away game to put the aggregate score at 3\u20133 only to concede a last minute penalty and lose 3\u20134 on aggregate.
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Two teams were trailing by three goals at some point in a knockout match, overcame the deficit, but still did not qualify for the next round:\n
Gothenburg were trailing 0\u20133 to Sparta Rotterdam after 48 minutes of the first leg in the round of 16 1959\u201360, but managed to finish the game 1\u20133 and won 3\u20131 in the second leg, only to lose 1\u20133 in the playoff.
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Red Star Belgrade lost 1\u20133 to Rangers in the preliminary round 1964\u201365 and were trailing 0\u20131 (1\u20134 on aggregate) after 40 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 4\u20132, only to lose 1\u20133 in the playoff.
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Only one team has lost the first leg of a knockout match at home by two goals, but still managed to qualify for the next round:\n
On seven occasions, a team lost the first leg away from home 1\u20130 and was trailing 1\u20130 in the second leg at home, but managed to score the three goals required under the away goals rule and qualify for the next round:\n
Celtic lost 1\u20130 away to Partizani in the 1979\u201380 first round and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate, with Partizani also having an away goal) after 15 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 4\u20131 and advance 4\u20132 on aggregate
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AEK Athens lost 1\u20130 away to Dynamo Dresden in the 1989\u201390 first round and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate, with Dresden also having an away goal) after 10 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 5\u20133 and advance 5\u20134 on aggregate
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PSV Eindhoven lost 1\u20130 away to Steaua Bucure\u0219ti in the 1989\u201390 second round and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate, with Steaua also having an away goal) after 17 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 5\u20131 and advance 5\u20132 on aggregate
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Barcelona lost 1\u20130 away to Panathinaikos in the 2001\u201302 quarter-finals and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate, with Panathinaikos also having an away goal) after eight minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 3\u20131 and advance 3\u20132 on aggregate
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Shakhtar Donetsk lost 1\u20130 away to Red Bull Salzburg in the 2007\u201308 third qualifying round and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate, with Salzburg also having an away goal) after five minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 3\u20131 and advance 3\u20132 on aggregate
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BATE Borisov lost 1\u20130 away to Debrecen in the 2014\u201315 third qualifying round and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate, with Debrecen also having an away goal) after 20 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 3\u20131 and advance 3\u20132 on aggregate
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Real Madrid lost 1\u20130 away to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2021\u201322 round of 16 and were trailing 1\u20130 (2\u20130 on aggregate) after 39 minutes of the second leg, but managed to win the game 3\u20131 and advance 3\u20132 on aggregate (NB: in this particular instance, Real Madrid were not strictly required to score 3 goals, as the away goals rule had been discontinued; the tie is nevertheless mentioned here for the sake of consistency)
Maccabi Haifa were trailing 3\u20130 to Aktobe after 15 minutes in the 2009\u201310 third qualifying round second leg, but managed to win the game 4\u20133 and advance 4\u20133 on aggregate
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Teams have managed to tie a game after trailing by three goals on twelve occasions:\n
V\u00f6r\u00f6s Lobog\u00f3 were trailing 4\u20131 to Reims after 52 minutes in the second leg of the 1955\u201356 quarter-finals, but managed to finish the game 4\u20134. However, Reims still advanced after winning 8\u20136 on aggregate
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Red Star Belgrade were trailing 3\u20130 to Manchester United after 31 minutes in the second leg of the 1957\u201358 quarter-finals, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133. However, Manchester United still advanced after winning 5\u20134 on aggregate
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Panathinaikos were trailing 3\u20130 to Linfield after 26 minutes in the second leg of the 1984\u201385 second round, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133 and advance 5\u20134 on aggregate
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Liverpool were trailing 3\u20130 to Basel after 29 minutes in the 2002\u201303 first group stage, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133
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Liverpool were trailing 3\u20130 to Milan after 44 minutes in the 2005 final, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133, and win the final 3\u20132 on penalties
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Maccabi Tel Aviv were trailing 3\u20130 to Basel after 32 minutes in the second leg of the 2013\u201314 third qualifying round, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133. However, Basel still advanced after winning 4\u20133 on aggregate
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Anderlecht were trailing 3\u20130 to Arsenal after 58 minutes in the 2014\u201315 group stage, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133
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Molde were trailing 3\u20130 to Dinamo Zagreb after 22 minutes in the second leg of the 2015\u201316 third qualifying round, but managed to finish the game 3\u20133. However, Dinamo Zagreb still advanced on away goals
Arsenal hold the record for the most consecutive clean sheets in the competition, with ten during the 2005\u201306 season. They did not concede a goal for 995 minutes between September 2005 and May 2006.[19] The run started after Markus Rosenberg's goal for Ajax in the 71st minute of matchday 2 of the group stage, continued with four group stage games and six games in the knockout rounds, and ended with Samuel Eto'o's goal for Barcelona after 76 minutes in the final. These minutes were split between two goalkeepers: Jens Lehmann (648 minutes) and Manuel Almunia (347 minutes).
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Aston Villa (in 9 matches in 1981\u201382) and Milan (in 12 matches in 1993\u201394) hold the record for the fewest goals conceded by European Cup-winning team, conceding only two goals. In addition, Milan achieved the lowest-ever goals conceded-per-game ratio for Champions League-winning in the history of the competition (0.16).
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Real Madrid hold the record for the most goals conceded by a Champions League-winning team, conceding 23 goals in 17 matches in 1999\u20132000.
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Benfica achieved the highest-ever goals conceded-per-game ratio for Champions League-winning in the history of the competition (1.57), the club conceded 11 goals in 7 matches in 1961\u201362.
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Benfica hold the record for the fewest goals conceded by a finalists, conceding only one goal in 1987\u201388 season.
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Manchester United holds the record for the longest run without conceding from the start of a campaign, with 481 minutes in the 2010\u201311 season. The run ended with Pablo Hern\u00e1ndez's goal for Valencia after 32 minutes on matchday 6 of the group stage.\n
That season, the club also became the only side to play six away games in a single Champions League campaign without conceding a goal.
Barcelona holds the record for most goals in a season, with the club scoring 45 goals in 16 matches in 1999\u20132000. Including qualifying stages, Liverpool holds this feat, scoring 47 goals in 15 matches in 2017\u201318.
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Bayern Munich hold the record for most goals by a Champions League-winning side, scoring 43 goals in 11 matches in 2019\u201320.
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Real Madrid hold the record for highest-ever goal-per-game ratio by a Champions League-winning side (4.4), scoring 31 goals in 7 matches in 1959\u201360.
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PSV Eindhoven hold the record for fewest goals by a Champions League-winning, scoring 9 goals in 9 matches in 1987\u201388. Additionally, the club achieved the lowest-ever goal-per-game ratio in the history of the competition (1).
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Real Madrid holds the record for a title-winning team that has the most players who scored at least one goal in one season, with fourteen players in the 2001\u201302 season.
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Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach holds the record for the team with the most players to have scored in a single match, with eight players against EPA Larnaca on 22 September 1970.
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Real Madrid is the first club to reach the 1000th goal in the history of the competition, doing so when Karim Benzema scored the first goal in the 14th minute in his team's 2\u20131 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the fourth matchday of the group stage in the 2021\u201322 season.[20]
Real Madrid is the club with the most penalties awarded in the Champions League, with 57.[21][22] They are also the club with the most penalties conceded in the competition, with 34.[23]
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The match between Sevilla and Red Bull Salzburg in the 2021\u201322 group stage had a record four penalties awarded (three for Salzburg and one for Sevilla), of which two were scored.[24]
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The 2001 final is the final with the highest number of penalties in the history of the tournament, as three penalties were awarded, of which two were scored.
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Seventeen penalties have been taken in the final of the tournament, of which twelve have been scored and five have been missed:\n
A total of 68 tournaments have been played: 37 in the European Cup era (1955\u201356 to 1991\u201392) and 31 in the Champions League era (1992\u201393 to 2022\u201323). 15 of the 67 attempts to defend the trophy (22.39%) have been successful, split between eight teams. These are:\n
Of the 23 teams that have won the trophy, 15 have never defended it. Only five of these have won the trophy more than once, and so have had more than one attempt to do so. These are:\n
Inter Milan's 2009\u201310 triumph came 45 years after winning their previous title (1964\u201365). This was the longest time any Champions League winner had gone since previously winning the tournament.
Juventus hold the record for the most red cards, with 28.
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The match between Bayern Munich and Juventus in the second leg of the round of 16 in the 2015\u201316 season had a record for most yellow cards, with 12.
On eight occasions, but never in the final, has there been a rematch of the previous season's final at some point in the following season's competition:\n
Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 are the only side to lose the initial final but win the rematch, doing so on away goals.
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In only two seasons, the eventual finalists already met on previous stages, in particular in the group stage:\n
In 1994\u201395, Ajax and Milan met in the group stage and later in the final. Ajax won all three matches (2\u20130 both home and away in the group stage, 1\u20130 in the final).
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In the 1998\u201399 edition, eventual winners Manchester United met Bayern Munich twice in the group stage (both draws) and later in the final.
Three clubs have won the European Cup/Champions League fielding teams from a single nationality:\n
Benfica twice won the competition (1961 and 1962) with a team consisting entirely of Portuguese players, although some of them had been born in Portuguese African colonies, then Overseas Provinces of Portugal but now independent nations.
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Celtic won the competition in 1967 with their entire squad born within a 30-mile radius of Celtic Park, their home ground.
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Steaua Bucure\u0219ti won in 1986 with a team consisting entirely of players from Romania.
Germany has provided the highest number of participants in the history of the competition (including West and East Germany), including the qualifying stages, with 28 clubs:\n
London is the only city to have been represented by three teams in the final: Arsenal (runners-up in 2006), Chelsea (runners-up in 2008, winners in 2012 and 2021) and Tottenham Hotspur (runners-up in 2019).
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Apart from Milan, Manchester and London, two other cities have been represented by two teams in the final:\n
Madrid has been represented by two clubs in eighteen finals, with fourteen wins (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) and three losses (1962, 1964, 1981) for Real Madrid, and three losses for Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (1974, 2014, 2016).
Only one city has been represented in the knockout phase by three teams in the same season: London in 2010\u201311, when Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all progressed to the first knockout round.
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England is the only nation with teams from five cities who have won the competition:\n
The 2002\u201303 semi-final tie between Milan and Inter Milan was the first time both games of a two-legged tie were played in the same stadium (San Siro), as the teams shared the stadium as their home venue. Milan won via the \"away goals\" rule. The teams also played each other in the same stadium in the 2004\u201305 quarter-finals and 2022\u201323 semi-finals.\n
Nine clubs have won all six of their games in a group stage, on thirteen occasions. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have done so the most, on three occasions, and the latter are also the only club to have two consecutive six-win group stages.\n
Bayern Munich has achieved this feat thrice, in 2019\u201320 (became the first team to win the tournament after sweeping the group stage), 2021\u201322 and 2022\u201323 (reached the quarter-finals on both occasions)
In the history of the Champions League, the following 23 clubs have lost all six group stage matches, Dinamo Zagreb is the only team to do it twice:\n
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Ko\u0161ice (1997\u201398) ended Group B conceding thirteen goals and scoring only twice, with a goal difference of \u201311.
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Fenerbah\u00e7e (2001\u201302, first group stage) ended Group F conceding twelve goals and scoring three, with a goal difference of \u20139.
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Spartak Moscow (2002\u201303, first group stage) ended Group B conceding eighteen goals and scoring only once, with a goal difference of \u201317.
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Bayer Leverkusen (2002\u201303, second group stage) ended Group A conceding fifteen goals and scoring five, with a goal difference of \u201310. This was the only time that a club lost all matches in the second group stage. It was also the first time that two clubs lost six group stage matches in the same season. Leverkusen had reached the final in the previous season.
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Anderlecht (2004\u201305) ended Group G conceding seventeen goals and scoring four, with a goal difference of \u201313.
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Rapid Wien (2005\u201306) ended Group A conceding fifteen goals and scoring three, with a goal difference of \u201312.
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Levski Sofia (2006\u201307) ended Group A conceding seventeen goals and scoring only once, with a goal difference of \u201316. This has been the club's only appearance in the group stage to date.
Maccabi Haifa (2009\u201310) was the first club to lose all of their group stage matches without scoring a goal. In what was only their second appearance in the competition, they lost 3\u20130 to Bayern Munich in their first Group A game, and then lost five consecutive games by a score of 1\u20130, ending the group stage with a goal difference of \u20138. Although Deportivo La Coru\u00f1a also scored no goals in Group A in 2004\u201305, they still collected two points as they twice drew 0\u20130.
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Debrecen (2009\u201310) ended Group E conceding nineteen goals and scoring five, with a goal difference of \u201314.
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Partizan (2010\u201311) ended Group H conceding thirteen goals and scoring only twice, with a goal difference of \u201311.
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M\u0160K \u017dilina (2010\u201311) ended Group F conceding nineteen goals and scoring three, with a goal difference of \u201316. This was the second consecutive season that two clubs had lost all six group stage matches.
Villarreal (2011\u201312) ended Group A conceding fourteen goals and scoring only twice, with a goal difference of \u201312.
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O\u021belul Gala\u021bi (2011\u201312) ended Group C conceding eleven goals and scoring three, with a goal difference of \u20138. This was the first season in which three teams lost all six of their group stage matches, and a third consecutive season in which at least two teams finished with zero points.
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Marseille (2013\u201314) ended Group F conceding fourteen goals and scoring five, with a goal difference of \u20139.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv (2015\u201316) ended Group G conceding sixteen goals and scoring only once, with a goal difference of \u201315. Tel-Aviv's only goal came from a penalty.
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Club Brugge (2016\u201317) ended Group G conceding fourteen goals and scoring only twice, with a goal difference of \u201312.
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Dinamo Zagreb (2016\u201317) ended Group H conceding fifteen goals and scoring none, with a goal difference of \u201315. They became the first club to finish the group stage with zero points on multiple occasions.
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Benfica (2017\u201318) ended Group A conceding fourteen goals and scoring only once, with a goal difference of \u201313. They became the first team from Pot 1 to lose all six group stage matches.
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AEK Athens (2018\u201319) ended Group E conceding thirteen goals and scoring only twice, with a goal difference of \u201311.
Rangers (2022\u201323) ended Group A conceding 22 goals and scoring only two, with a goal difference of \u201320, which constituted the worst goal difference out of all the performances with losses in all six games.
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Viktoria Plze\u0148 (2022\u201323) ended Group C conceding 24 goals and scoring five, with a goal difference of \u201319. This equalled the record for most goals conceded in a group stage.
Bayern Munich equalled this accomplishment the very next day, after beating Basel 3\u20130. On 11 December 2019, Bayern won 3\u20131 against Tottenham to achieve this feat for a second time. On 8 December 2021, Bayern won 3\u20130 against Barcelona to achieve this feat for a record third time. Bayern achieved this for a fourth time after defeating Inter Milan 2\u20130 on 1 November 2022, becoming the first team to achieve this feat in two consecutive seasons.
Real Madrid hold the record for the most consecutive seasons in which a side have advanced past the group stage, with 27 straight progressions from 1997\u201398 to 2023\u201324. They won the title eight times in this period.
In 2012\u201313, Chelsea became the first title holders not to qualify from the following season's group stage.
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Monaco scored the fewest goals (four) to earn eleven points in the group stage in 2014\u201315. Villarreal won a group with the fewest goals scored (three) in 2005\u201306, resulting in two wins.
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Barcelona, 18 points (13:4 goals, +9 GD) in 2002\u201303 (first group stage) (2nd Lokomotiv Moscow 7 points, 3rd Club Brugge 5 points, 4th Galatasaray 4 points). Barcelona went on to win their group in the second group stage with sixteen points, but lost to Juventus in the quarter-finals.
Casino Salzburg lost on overall goal difference to Milan in 1994\u201395, although Milan had been docked 2 points due to crowd trouble (2 points for a win, would have been 2 points behind with 3 points for a win)
Galatasaray and Rosenborg lost on head-to-head points to Juventus in 1998\u201399. Although each team had 8 points, in matches played between the three sides in question, Juventus had 6 points, Galatasaray had 5 points, and Rosenborg had 4 points (only first place team advanced directly)
Dynamo Kyiv lost on head-to-head points to Real Madrid in 1999\u20132000 (second group stage), despite having a better goal difference. Real Madrid went on to win the final.
Rangers lost on head-to-head points to Galatasaray in 2000\u201301 (first group stage), despite having a better goal difference
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Lyon lost to Arsenal in 2000\u201301 (second group stage), and to Ajax in 2002\u201303 (first group stage), both times on head-to-head points despite having a better goal difference
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Borussia Dortmund lost on overall goal difference to Boavista in 2001\u201302 (first group stage), with both teams winning 2\u20131 at home in head-to-head matches
Ajax lost on overall goal difference to Lyon in 2011\u201312, with both head-to-head games ending in a 0\u20130 draw. Lyon won their last group game against Dinamo Zagreb 7\u20131 (after being 0\u20131 down at half time) while Ajax lost 0\u20133 against Real Madrid. The aggregate goal difference in both games had to be at least a 7-goal swing for Lyon to advance, and Lyon successfully managed to reach 9.
Napoli lost on head-to-head goal difference to Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal in 2013\u201314. Although each team had 12 points and 8 points in matches played between the three sides, the goal difference in games played between the three was +1 for Borussia Dortmund, 0 for Arsenal and \u22121 for Napoli.
Napoli lost on overall goals scored to Liverpool in 2018\u201319, with both teams winning 1\u20130 at home in head-to-head matches. Liverpool defeated Napoli in their final group game, with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Red Star Belgrade in the other match to top the group with 11 points. With both Liverpool and Napoli tied on 9 points, having identical head-to-head results, and a goal difference of +2, Liverpool advanced by virtue of having scored more overall goals than Napoli (9 to Napoli's 7). Liverpool went on to win the final.
1995\u201396 was the first tournament in which three points were awarded for a win instead of two. The following teams were knocked out from the group stage, but would have advanced following the old rule:\n
Bayern Munich holds the record of most consecutive wins in the group stage with 17 games, starting from a 2\u20130 win against Lokomotiv Moscow in the 2020\u201321 season until a 2\u20131 win against Galatasaray in 2023\u201324, the streak ended with a 0\u20130 draw against Copenhagen in the same season.\n
Barcelona holds the record of most consecutive home wins in the group stage with 17 games, starting from a 4\u20130 win over Ajax in the 2013\u201314 season until a 2\u20130 win over Inter Milan in 2018\u201319, the streak ended with a 1\u20131 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the same season.
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Bayern Munich holds the record of most consecutive away wins in the group stage with 9 games, starting from a 3\u20130 win over Barcelona in the 2021\u201322 season until a 1\u20130 win over Manchester United in 2023\u201324.
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Bayern Munich holds the record of most consecutive undefeated matches in the group stage with 40 games, starting from a 3\u20130 win against Celtic in the 2017\u201318 season until a 1\u20130 win over Manchester United in 2023\u201324.\n
Barcelona holds the record of most consecutive home undefeated matches in the group stage with 33 games, starting from a 2\u20130 win against Inter Milan in the 2009\u201310 season until a 2\u20131 win against Dynamo Kyiv in 2020\u201321, the streak ended with a 3\u20130 defeat against Juventus in the same season.
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Bayern Munich holds the record of most consecutive away undefeated matches in the group stage with 20 games, starting from a 2\u20131 win over Celtic in the 2017\u201318 season until a 1\u20130 win over Manchester United in 2023\u201324.
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Panathinaikos is the only team that has ever played seven matches in the group stage (instead of the usual six). After Panathinaikos lost 1\u20130 away to Dynamo Kyiv on matchday one of the 1995\u201396 group stage, the Ukrainian team was expelled from the competition by UEFA following Spanish referee Antonio Jes\u00fas L\u00f3pez Nieto reporting he received a bribe attempt from the side. To replace Dynamo Kyiv in the group stage, UEFA promoted their qualifying round rivals Aalborg BK, who were allowed to play a replacement fixture against Panathinaikos in between matchdays three and four. Although this took the total number of group matches played by Panathinaikos to seven, their result against Dynamo Kyiv was annulled.
Since the addition of a third qualifying round in 1999\u20132000, eight teams have negotiated all three rounds of qualification and reached the Champions League group phase:\n
Real Madrid holds the record for most knockout tie wins in the competition's history, with 114 overall. Their first knockout tie success came following a 7\u20130 aggregate win over Servette in the 1955\u201356 first round, and their most recent victory was a 4\u20130 aggregate win against RB Leipzig in the 2023\u201324 round of 16.\n
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain share the record of consecutive goalscoring in Champions League matches, with both sides scoring at least one goal in 34 successive games. Real Madrid's run started with a 1\u20131 draw in the second leg of their semi-final tie against Barcelona on 3 May 2011. This run continued into the entirety of the next two seasons, with Madrid scoring in all twelve matches of both their 2011\u201312 and 2012\u201313 Champions League campaigns. The club then scored in the first nine games of their 2013\u201314 campaign (six group stage games, both legs of the round of 16 and the first leg of the quarter-finals), with the run coming to an end following a 2\u20130 away loss against Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the quarter-finals on 8 April 2014.\n
Paris Saint-Germain's run started with a 1\u20131 group stage draw against Arsenal on 13 September 2016. This streak continued with PSG scoring at least once in all 24 matches played over the course of their 2016\u201317, 2017\u201318 and 2018\u201319 Champions League campaigns (including all six group stage games and both legs of the round of 16). The club then scored in all six group stage games, both legs of the round of 16, and the single-legged quarter-finals and semi-finals of the 2019\u201320 edition,[29] with their run ending in the final following a 0\u20131 defeat to Bayern Munich on 23 August 2020.[30]\n
Bayern Munich hold the record of 21 consecutive home wins in the European Cup era. The run began with a 2\u20130 win against Saint-\u00c9tienne in the first leg of the 1969\u201370 first round. The run ended with a 1\u20131 draw to Liverpool in the second leg of the 1980\u201381 semi-finals.[31] In the Champions League era, the record stands at 16 games and is also held by Bayern Munich. The run began with a 1\u20130 win against Manchester City in the first match of the 2014\u201315 group stage and reached the 16th win after a 5\u20131 victory over Arsenal in the 2016\u201317 round of 16, then it ended after a 2\u20131 loss to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of that season.[32]\n
The most consecutive away wins in the Champions League (not including matches played at neutral venues) is seven, achieved on two occasions. Ajax were the first side to reach this number; their run began with a 2\u20130 group stage win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u on 22 November 1995. They then defeated Borussia Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion in the quarter-finals and Panathinaikos at the Spyridon Louis in the semi-finals. Ajax's run continued the following season, winning all three away group stage matches, against Auxerre, Rangers and Grasshopper. Their record seventh win came on 19 March 1997, after defeating Atl\u00e9tico Madrid 3\u20132 at the Vicente Calder\u00f3n after extra time in the quarter-finals. The streak would end in the following round, as Ajax lost 4\u20131 to Juventus in the semi-finals at the Stadio delle Alpi on 23 April 1997.\n
Bayern Munich would go on to equal this record nearly two decades later; their run began with a 3\u20131 round of 16 victory against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on 19 February 2013, and continued with wins against Juventus at the Juventus Stadium in the quarter-finals and Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the semi-finals. The streak continued the following season, with group stage away wins over Manchester City, Viktoria Plze\u0148 and CSKA Moscow. The record equaling seventh win was achieved when Bayern again defeated Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the round of 16 on 19 February 2014. Their run ended with a 1\u20131 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United in the first leg of the quarter-finals on 1 April 2014.[33]\n
Bayern Munich (2019\u201320 and 2020\u201321) holds the record of 15 consecutive wins in the Champions League. Bayern's run started on 18 September 2019 with a 3\u20130 win against Red Star Belgrade in their first group stage match, after losing 1\u20133 against Liverpool in the previous season's round of 16. The run continued in their other five group matches and all five knockout matches, as they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1\u20130 in the final.[34] Bayern won the next four matches of the following season's group stage, before their streak ended on 1 December 2020 with a 1\u20131 draw against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.\n
Bayern Munich is also the first club to win all of their matches (without needing extra time) in a Champions League season, winning 11 out of 11 in their successful 2019\u201320 campaign.[35]\n
The record for the longest unbeaten run at home stands at 43 games and is held by Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich's run began with a 2\u20130 win against Saint-\u00c9tienne in the first leg of the 1969\u201370 first round. The run ended with a 2\u20131 defeat to Red Star Belgrade in the first leg of the 1990\u201391 semi-finals. In the Champions League era, the record stands at 38 games and is held by Barcelona. Barcelona's run began with a 4\u20130 win against Ajax in the first match of the 2013\u201314 group stage and reached the 38th match in a 2\u20131 win against Dynamo Kyiv in the 2020\u201321 group stage, before it ended after a 3\u20130 loss to Juventus in the final match of the group stage of that season.[36]\n
The record for the longest away unbeaten run stands at 22 games and is held by Bayern Munich. The run began with a 2\u20131 win against Celtic in the 2017\u201318 group stage, and reached its 22nd match following Bayern's 1\u20131 draw away to Red Bull Salzburg in the 2021\u201322 round of 16. The streak ended in the following round, following Bayern's 1\u20130 quarter-final defeat at Villarreal. During this run, Bayern defeated Barcelona and Lyon in the 2019\u201320 quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively, played in Lisbon over a single leg as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020 final. These matches, however, were played at a neutral venue, and as such are not classified as away games.\n
The record for the longest unbeaten run stands at 25 games and is held by Manchester United. The streak began with a 1\u20130 away win against Sporting CP in their opening group stage game in 2007\u201308 and reached a 25th game following their 3\u20131 away win against Arsenal in the second leg of the 2008\u201309 semi-finals. The streak then ended with a 2\u20130 loss to Barcelona in the 2009 final.[8]\n
Jeunesse Esch holds the record for the most consecutive defeats in the competition, with 16 straight losses. The streak began with a 2\u20130 first round loss against Liverpool on 13 October 1973, and continued up to a 4\u20131 defeat to AGF Aarhus on 16 September 1987. The streak ended when they beat the same team 1\u20130 two weeks later.[37] In the Champions League era, the record stands at 13 games and is held by Marseille. Marseille's run began with a 2\u20131 loss to Inter Milan in the round of 16 on 13 March 2012, and continued up to a 2\u20130 defeat to Porto on 25 November 2020. The streak ended with Marseille's 2\u20131 win over Olympiacos on 1 December 2020.[8]\n
FCSB holds the record for the most consecutive Champions League games without a win. They failed to record a victory in 23 matches played in the competition from 26 September 2006 until 11 December 2013,[8] although they did win games in the qualifying rounds during that period. They have not appeared in the group stage since the last of those 23 games.\n
Players that are still active in Europe are highlighted in boldface. \nThe table below does not include appearances made in the qualification stage of the competition.\n
The Norwegian is also the youngest player to win two Golden Boots, when he achieved it in 2022\u201323, aged 22 years, 324 days, scoring twelve goals for Manchester City.
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Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s became the oldest top scorer in a Champions League or European Cup season in 1963\u201364, aged 37 years, 36 days, with seven goals for Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid has produced the top scorer on a record sixteen occasions:\n
Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s for Real Madrid against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960 (four goals) and for Real Madrid against Benfica in 1962 \u2013 Pusk\u00e1s in 1962 is the only player to score a hat-trick in a final and lose
The fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick was scored by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who managed to accomplish this feat in six minutes and twelve seconds against Rangers on 12 October 2022.[48] In addition, this was the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick scored by a substitute.
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The fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick from the start of a match was scored by Robert Lewandowski, who scored three goals in the opening 23 minutes of Bayern Munich's match against Red Bull Salzburg on 8 March 2022.[49]
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Ra\u00fal is the youngest scorer of a Champions League hat-trick, scoring three goals for Real Madrid against Ferencv\u00e1ros on 18 October 1995, aged 18 years and 114 days.[50]
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Wayne Rooney is the youngest debut scorer of a Champions League hat-trick, scoring three goals for Manchester United against Fenerbah\u00e7e on 28 September 2004, aged 18 years and 340 days.[51]
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Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s is the oldest scorer of a hat-trick in the tournament, scoring four goals for Real Madrid against Feyenoord on 22 September 1965, aged 38 years and 173 days.
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Karim Benzema is the oldest scorer of a hat-trick in the Champions League era, scoring three goals for Real Madrid against Chelsea on 6 April 2022, aged 34 years and 108 days.[52]
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Ten players have scored a hat-trick on their debut in the Champions League era:\n
In qualifying stages, Lee Casciaro became the oldest player to score in European Cup and Champions League at the age of 40 years and 286 days, when he scored for Lincoln Red Imps against KF Shkupi in the first qualifying round on 12 July 2022. In the European Cup era, Willy Olsen became the oldest player to score in the preliminary round at the age of 39 years and 219 days, when he scored in the first preliminary round for Fredrikstad against Ajax on 31 August 1960.
Paolo Maldini became the oldest player to score in a European Cup or Champions League final at the age of 36 years and 333 days, when he scored for Milan against Liverpool in the 2005 final.
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Patrick Kluivert became the youngest player to score in a European Cup or Champions League final at the age of 18 years and 327 days, when he scored for Ajax against Milan in the 1995 final.[58]
\nRoy Makaay scored the fastest ever Champions League goal.\n
The fastest Champions League goal was scored by Roy Makaay, who got a goal after 10.12 seconds for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid on 7 March 2007.[59]
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The fastest Champions League group stage goal was scored by Jonas, who got a goal after 10.96 seconds for Valencia against Bayer Leverkusen on 1 November 2011.[60]
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The fastest goal in the second half was scored by Federico Chiesa, who got a goal after 10 seconds of the second half for Juventus against Chelsea on 29 September 2021.
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The fastest goal in a Champions League final was scored by Paolo Maldini, who got a goal after 53 seconds in the 2005 final for Milan against Liverpool.
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The fastest Champions League goal by a substitute was scored by Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior, who got a goal 14 seconds after coming on for Real Madrid against Shakhtar Donetsk on 21 October 2020.[61]
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The fastest Champions League goal by a debutant was scored by Yevhen Konoplyanka, who got a goal 19 seconds after coming on for Sevilla against Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach on 15 September 2015, while the fastest Champions League goal by a debutant from the start of the match was scored by Du\u0161an Vlahovi\u0107, who got a goal 33 seconds into the match for Juventus against Villarreal on 22 February 2022.[62]
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a record 140 goals in the competition (73 GS, 25 R16, 25 QF, 13 SF, 4 F) (95 RF, 20 LF, 25 H).[63][64]
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Erling Haaland holds the record for the highest-ever goals-per-game ratio for players who have played at least 20 matches (1.11); he scored 41 goals in 37 matches.[65]
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Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s and Alfredo Di St\u00e9fano have each scored seven goals in the finals. Pusk\u00e1s scored four in 1960 and three in 1962, while Di St\u00e9fano scored seven goals in an aforementioned five finals.
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Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in the finals in the UEFA Champions league era, with 4. He scored one goal each in 2008 and 2014, and two in 2017.
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Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in the knockout phase, with 67.
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Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in the semi-finals, with 13.
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Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most goals in the quarter-finals, with 25.
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Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals in the round of 16, with 29.
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Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals in the group stage, with 80.
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Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s holds the record in a single season's knockout phase in the competition (from round of 16 onwards), scoring twelve in the 1959\u201360 campaign.
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Two players scored a record ten goals in a single season's knockout phase in the Champions League era (from round of 16 onwards):\n
Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid in 2016\u201317.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 goals in the competition on 18 April 2017.[66] On 18 February 2018, he became the first player to score 100 goals with a single club (Real Madrid).[67]
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Two players have scored in all six group stage matches of the competition:\n
Cristiano Ronaldo scored nine goals for Real Madrid in 2017\u201318.[68]
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most group stage goals in a single season of the UEFA Champions League, scoring eleven in the 2015\u201316 campaign.[69]
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored at least ten goals in a record seven consecutive seasons in the competition (2011\u201312 to 2017\u201318).
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a record eleven consecutive UEFA Champions League appearances; he scored in the 2017 final and the first ten matches (six group games and both legs of the round of 16 and quarter-finals) of the 2017\u201318 season (a total of seventeen goals).[70]
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a record twelve consecutive away UEFA Champions League appearances; his streak started from the second leg of the 2012\u201313 round of 16, and lasted until the first leg of the 2014\u201315 round of 16 (a total of seventeen goals).
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Three players share the record for most consecutive home UEFA Champions League appearances scored in, with seven:\n
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the second leg of the 2016\u201317 quarter-finals, the first leg of the semi-finals and the first five home matches of the 2017\u201318 season (a total of thirteen goals).
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Robert Lewandowski scored in the second leg of the 2014\u201315 round of 16, the second leg of the quarter-finals, the second leg of the semi-finals and the first four home matches of the 2015\u201316 season (a total of ten goals).
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Thierry Henry scored in a home match of the 2000\u201301 second group stage, the first leg of the quarter-finals and the first five home matches of the 2001\u201302 season (a total of nine goals).
Lionel Messi has scored against a record 40 individual Champions League opponents.[72]
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Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals scored for a single club, with 120 for Barcelona.
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Alfredo Di St\u00e9fano has scored in a record five finals, with one goal in each final from 1956 to 1959, and three goals in 1960.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals in finals in the UEFA Champions league era, with four goals in six finals: one goal each in 2008 and 2014, and two in 2017.
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Three players scored for two clubs in the final:[73]\n
Bolat's second-half stoppage time (fifth minute) equaliser for Standard Li\u00e8ge against AZ on 9 December 2009 secured third place in Group H, and qualified his team for the Europa League.
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Provedel scored a second-half stoppage time (fifth minute) equaliser for Lazio against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid on 19 September 2023, in the opening match of the 2023\u201324 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo has the most goals against a single opponent, scoring ten times against Juventus (three goals in 2013, two goals in 2015, two goals in 2017 and three goals in 2018).
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Marco Asensio holds the record as the most substitute player to score goals in the history of the tournament, scoring nine goals.[75]
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Four players have scored against the same opponent with three clubs:[76]\n
Marko Arnautovi\u0107 scored a goal with Werder Bremen on 7 December 2010. After 12 years and 357 days, he scored a goal with Inter Milan on 29 November 2023. This was the longest time any player had scored since previously scoring.
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Only on one occasion have three players from the same team scored at least ten goals in the same season:\n
Notes: The criteria for an assist to be awarded may vary according to the source. This table does not include assists provided in the qualification stage of the competition. The following table includes the number of assists since the 1992\u201393 season.[77]\n
In addition, Kopa is the only player to have assisted in final matches with two different clubs alongside Frank Rijkaard with Milan in 1989 and with Ajax in 1995, and the only player to have assisted in three different finals alongside Andr\u00e9s Iniesta with Barcelona in 2009, 2011 and 2015.
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Four players finished twice at the top of the assists list (including joint top, since 1992\u201393):\n
\nPaco Gento holds the record for the most win the tournament on six occasions.\nPaolo Maldini, winner of two European Cups and three Champions League titles with Milan, appeared in eight finals.\nClarence Seedorf was the first player to win the tournament with three clubs.\nCristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the most match wins in the tournament.\n
Robert Lewandowski holds the record for most consecutive matches won by a player in the Champions League, with 22 straight victories whilst with Bayern Munich. The run began on 18 September 2019 with a 3\u20130 success against Red Star Belgrade in his first group stage match of the 2019\u201320 season, after losing 3\u20131 against Liverpool in the previous season's round of 16. The streak continued as Lewandowski started in all of Bayern's other four group victories (he did not play in their win against Tottenham Hotspur) and all five knockout phase wins, as they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1\u20130 in the final. In the following season, Lewandowski started in a further four victories for Bayern in the group stage (he did not play against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid or Lokomotiv Moscow) and reached a sixteenth win after appearing in a 2\u20131 second leg success against Lazio in the round of 16. Because of injury, he did not play against Paris Saint-Germain in either leg of the quarter-finals. In the following season, Lewandowski started in a further six victories for Bayern in the group stage. Lewandowski's streak ended on 16 February 2022, following a 1\u20131 draw against Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of the round of 16.[89]
The youngest player to win the tournament is Gary Mills, who was 17 years and 201 days old when Nottingham Forest won against Malm\u00f6 FF on 30 May 1979, on the virtue of having made one appearance in the competition that season, despite him not playing in the final match.[93]
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The oldest player to play in the tournament is Marco Ballotta, who was 43 years and 252 days old when Lazio played against Real Madrid on 11 December 2007.[94]
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The oldest outfield player to play in the tournament is Pepe, who was 41 years and 14 days old when Porto played against Arsenal on 12 March 2024.[95]
The youngest player to start a match in the tournament is Lamine Yamal, who was 16 years and 83 days old when Barcelona played against Porto on 4 October 2023.[97]
The youngest player to play in the knockout phase in the Champions League era is Lamine Yamal, who was 16 years and 223 days old when Barcelona played against Napoli in the round of 16 on 21 February 2024.[100]
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The oldest player to play in the knockout phase in the Champions League era is Mark Schwarzer, who was 41 years and 206 days old when Chelsea played against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid in semi-final on 30 April 2014.[99]
The fastest penalty ever scored in the tournament was by Johan Micoud with Werder Bremen against Panathinaikos on 7 December 2005, which was scored after 1 minute and 45 seconds, only two seconds faster than Mohamed Salah goal.[105]
Jens Lehmann holds the record for the most consecutive clean sheets in full matches, with eight for Arsenal across the 2004\u201305 (one match) and 2005\u201306 seasons (seven matches).[112] As for the total minutes, he has the highest number of continuous minutes without conceding goals. In total, this lasted 853 minutes, divided into three seasons:\n
115 minutes (a full match and 25 minutes from a single match) in the 2004\u201305 season
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647 minutes (seven full matches and 17 minutes before being sent off in the final) in the 2005\u201306 season
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91 minutes (he conceded the first goal in the 91st minute in his first match) in the 2006\u201307 season
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Two goalkeepers hold the record of three clean sheets in competition finals:\n
Marco Ballotta was the oldest goalkeeper to play in the tournament, playing for Lazio against Real Madrid on 11 December 2007, aged 43 years, 252 days.[94]
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Maarten Vandevoordt was the youngest goalkeeper to start a Champions League game, doing so for Genk against Napoli on 10 December 2019, aged 17 years and 287 days.[113][114]
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Three goalkeepers have won the competition with two clubs:\n
Edgar Davids, Zlatan Ibrahimovi\u0107 and Sergio Ramos jointly hold the record for the most red cards in the Champions League; they have each been sent off four times.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovi\u0107 (with Juventus, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain), Arturo Vidal (with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan) and Patrick Vieira (with Arsenal, Juventus and Inter Milan) are the only players to have been sent off for three clubs in the Champions League.
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Olexandr Kucher holds the record for the fastest red card in a Champions League match, being sent off after 3 minutes and 59 seconds for Shakhtar Donetsk against Bayern Munich in the 2014\u201315 season.[117]
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Sergio Ramos holds the record for the most yellow cards in the Champions League, with 43+1 (once double yellow cards turned red) along with three straight red cards.[118]
Patrice Evra lost a record four finals in the competition, doing so in 2004 with Monaco, in 2009 and 2011 with Manchester United, and in 2015 with Juventus, with his side losing to Barcelona on each of the latter three occasions. He is the only player to lose the final with three clubs.
Kingsley Coman was the first player to score in a final against a former club, doing so for Bayern Munich in their 1\u20130 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020 final.[166]
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Moise Kean (born 28 February 2000) was the first player born in the 2000s to play in the Champions League, playing in Juventus's match against Sevilla on 22 November 2016.[167]
Han-Noah Massengo (born 7 July 2001) was the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Champions League, playing in Monaco's match against Club Brugge on 6 November 2018.[169]
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Rodrygo (born 9 January 2001) was the first player born in the 21st century to score in the Champions League, doing so for Real Madrid against Galatasaray on 6 November 2019.[170]
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Three players lost three finals with their clubs, and never won the tournament:[171]\n
\nCarlo Ancelotti is the only manager to both win four UEFA Champions League titles and to reach the final five times.\nMiguel Mu\u00f1oz was the first individual to have won the title as a player and as a manager.\n
Only one manager won the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa Conference League:\n
Jos\u00e9 Mourinho won the UEFA Cup in 2003 with Porto, the UEFA Champions League with the same club in the following year, then the UEFA Champions League again with Inter Milan in 2010, the UEFA Europa League with Manchester United in 2017 and the UEFA Europa Conference League with Roma in 2022.
Julian Nagelsmann was the youngest coach (aged 31 years and 58 days) to feature in a Champions League match, doing so with 1899 Hoffenheim against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 2018\u201319 group stage,[177] and also the youngest coach (aged 32 years and 56 days) to win a Champions League match, doing so with RB Leipzig against Benfica in the 2019\u201320 group stage, followed by being the youngest to win a knockout tie in the Champions League era against Tottenham Hotspur,[178] and reach the semi-finals in the same season.[179]
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Mircea Lucescu was the oldest coach (aged 76 years and 133 days) to feature in a European Cup and Champions League match, doing so with Dynamo Kyiv against Benfica in the 2021\u201322 group stage, and also the oldest coach (aged 75 years and 132 days) to win a Champions League match, doing so with Dynamo Kyiv against Ferencv\u00e1ros in the 2020\u201321 group stage.
Alex Ferguson holds the record for most appearances for a single club, with 190 for Manchester United.
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Alex Ferguson holds the record for most matches won for a single club, with 102 for Manchester United.
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Pep Guardiola has won a record 44 matches in the knockout phase.[183]
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Zinedine Zidane holds the record for most consecutive knockout tie wins with twelve, all registered as manager of Real Madrid. His knockout run started with a 4\u20130 aggregate win over Roma in the 2015\u201316 round of 16 and continued until the 2018 final win against Liverpool. The streak saw him win a record three consecutive trophies. It came to an end when Real Madrid were beaten 4\u20132 on aggregate by Manchester City in the 2019\u201320 round of 16.[184]
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Jupp Heynckes and Hansi Flick hold the joint record for most consecutive victories in the competition with twelve wins each, all with Bayern Munich:\n
Heynckes' winning run started on 2 April 2013 by beating Juventus 2\u20130 in the quarter-finals, then winning the second leg, two semi-final matches, and the 2013 final against Borussia Dortmund, before retiring. After Bayern's two group stage matches with Carlo Ancelotti in the 2017\u201318 season, Heynckes came out of retirement, winning the remaining four group stage matches, two round of 16 matches, then reaching the 12th successive win on 3 April 2018 by defeating Sevilla 2\u20131 in the first leg of quarter-finals; the run ended with a goalless draw against Sevilla in the second leg.[185]
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Flick's winning run started on 6 November 2019 by beating Olympiacos 2\u20130 in the fourth group stage match, then winning the next two group matches, two round of 16 matches, the single-legged quarter-final and semi-final matches, and the 2020 final against Paris Saint-Germain. The run continued in the 2020\u201321 season as Bayern won four group matches, with Flick reaching the 12th successive win on 25 November 2020 by defeating Red Bull Salzburg 3\u20131; the run ended with a 1\u20131 draw against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid in the fifth group stage match.
van Gaal's winning run started with Barcelona on 8 December 1999 by beating Sparta Prague 5\u20130 in the 1999\u20132000 season, then winning another four matches in the same season, and eight matches in two group stages in the 2002\u201303 season, before his last win with Bayern Munich 3\u20130 against Maccabi Haifa in the 2009\u201310 season.
St\u00e9phanie Frappart became the first and the only woman to referee a men's UEFA Champions League match, when she officiated a group stage game between Juventus and Dynamo Kyiv on 2 December 2020.[192]
\nThe fans in the Barcelona and Bayern Munich match in the 2012\u201313 semi-final second leg.\n
The match between Celtic and Leeds United in 1969\u201370 semi-final second leg, is the one with the highest attendance in the history of the tournament with 135,805. The match was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.[200][201]
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The match between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in 1994\u201395 quarter-final first leg, is the one with the highest attendance in the Champions League era with 115,500. The match was played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.[202]
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The highest-attended final in competition history was the 1960 final, which was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, in front of 127,621 spectators.[203] In the Champions League era, the 1999 final at Camp Nou in Barcelona had the highest attendance (90,245).[204]
^The number of games was reduced from thirteen to eleven during the 2019\u201320 season due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n
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^In addition, Juventus was the first club to have won all possible continental competitions (e.g. the international tournaments organized by any confederation and held exclusively in its region) and the club world title.\n
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^There was no knockout stage in this tournament, so the decisive match between Brazil and Uruguay was considered the final.\n
^Including qualifying rounds, Ca\u00f1izares holds the record of ten clean sheets in a single season, keeping an additional clean sheet against Tirol Innsbruck in the third qualifying round.\n
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^Carles Puyol lifted the cup as captain with Barcelona in 2006 and 2009 and in the 2011 final he participated as a substitute in the 88th minute, where he was captain for last five minutes in the match, and after the match he awarded the captain's armband to Eric Abidal to lift the cup and therefore he was not included in this list.\n
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^The 1974 European Cup final was replayed due to ending 1:1 in the first game. This is the only European Cup/Champions League final to have been replayed.\n
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^Fernando Morientes reached the final with Real Madrid in 1998, 2000 and 2002 and with Monaco in 2004, and in January 2005 he moved to Liverpool, who won the title that season, but because he was not registered with the team due to his participation with Real Madrid in the group stage, he is not included in this list.\n
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^Excluding five wins in qualifying rounds and the 2003 final win on penalties.[180]\n
^Excluding six wins in qualifying rounds and 2008 final win on penalties.[182] He won five European Cup matches with Aberdeen and 102 UEFA Champions League matches with Manchester United.\n
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^\"M\u00fcller ends Bayern wait\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
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^\"Withe brings Villa glory\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
^\"Steaua stun Barcelona\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
^\"PSV prosper from Oranje boom\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
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^\"Koeman ends Barcelona's wait\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
^\"Massaro leads Milan rout\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
^\"Juve hold their nerve\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
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^\"Seventh heaven for Madrid\". Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
^\"Shevchenko spot on for Milan\". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
^\"Milan avenge Liverpool defeat\". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 18 July 2007. Archived from the original on 20 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2008.\n
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