By Smartencyclopedia

The UEFA Champions League, formerly known as the European Cup, is the most prestigious club football tournament in Europe. It brings together the continent’s top clubs in a thrilling competition to determine the best team in European football. Since its inception in 1955, the tournament has witnessed fierce battles, memorable performances, and iconic moments that have left an indelible mark on the sport. From the early dominance of Real Madrid to the modern-day clashes between football giants, the UEFA Champions League has captivated fans around the world with its intensity and drama. In this article, we will take a journey through time and explore the rich history of the European champions, highlighting the clubs that have triumphed and etched their names into footballing lore.

Here is a list of all the winners of the UEFA Champions League (formerly known as the European Cup) from its inception to the present:

1. 1955-56: Real Madrid (Spain)
2. 1956-57: Real Madrid (Spain)
3. 1957-58: Real Madrid (Spain)
4. 1958-59: Real Madrid (Spain)
5. 1959-60: Real Madrid (Spain)
6. 1960-61: Benfica (Portugal)
7. 1961-62: Benfica (Portugal)
8. 1962-63: Milan (Italy)
9. 1963-64: Internazionale (Italy)
10. 1964-65: Internazionale (Italy)
11. 1965-66: Real Madrid (Spain)
12. 1966-67: Celtic (Scotland)
13. 1967-68: Manchester United (England)
14. 1968-69: Milan (Italy)
15. 1969-70: Feyenoord (Netherlands)
16. 1970-71: Ajax (Netherlands)
17. 1971-72: Ajax (Netherlands)
18. 1972-73: Bayern Munich (West Germany)
19. 1973-74: Bayern Munich (West Germany)
20. 1974-75: Bayern Munich (West Germany)
21. 1975-76: Bayern Munich (West Germany)
22. 1976-77: Liverpool (England)
23. 1977-78: Liverpool (England)
24. 1978-79: Nottingham Forest (England)
25. 1979-80: Nottingham Forest (England)
26. 1980-81: Liverpool (England)
27. 1981-82: Aston Villa (England)
28. 1982-83: Hamburg (West Germany)
29. 1983-84: Liverpool (England)
30. 1984-85: Juventus (Italy)
31. 1985-86: Steaua București (Romania)
32. 1986-87: Porto (Portugal)
33. 1987-88: PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
34. 1988-89: Milan (Italy)
35. 1989-90: Milan (Italy)
36. 1990-91: Red Star Belgrade (Yugoslavia)
37. 1991-92: Barcelona (Spain)
38. 1992-93: Marseille (France)
39. 1993-94: Milan (Italy)
40. 1994-95: Ajax (Netherlands)
41. 1995-96: Juventus (Italy)
42. 1996-97: Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
43. 1997-98: Real Madrid (Spain)
44. 1998-99: Manchester United (England)
45. 1999-2000: Real Madrid (Spain)
46. 2000-01: Bayern Munich (Germany)
47. 2001-02: Real Madrid (Spain)
48. 2002-03: Milan (Italy)
49. 2003-04: Porto (Portugal)
50. 2004-05: Liverpool (England)
51. 2005-06: Barcelona (Spain)
52. 2006-07: Milan (Italy)
53. 2007-08: Manchester United (England)
54. 2008-09: Barcelona (Spain)
55. 2009-10: Internazionale (Italy)
56. 2010-11: Barcelona (Spain)
57. 2011-12: Chelsea (England)
58. 2012-13: Bayern Munich (Germany)
59. 2013-14: Real Madrid (Spain)
60. 2014-15: Barcelona (Spain)
61. 2015-16: Real Madrid (Spain)
62. 2016-17: Real Madrid (Spain)
63. 2017-18: Real Madrid (Spain)
64. 2018-19: Liverpool (England)
65. 2019-20: Bayern Munich (Germany)
66. 2020-21: Chelsea (England)
67. 2021-22: Real Madrid (Spain)
68. 2022-23: Manchester City (Spain)

Here’s an updated list of the most successful clubs in European football based on their number of victories in the UEFA Champions League and the European Cup:

1. Real Madrid – 14 titles
2. AC Milan – 7 titles
3. Liverpool – 6 titles
4. Bayern Munich – 6 titles
5. Barcelona – 5 titles
6. Ajax – 4 titles
7. Inter Milan – 3 titles
8. Manchester United – 3 titles
9. Juventus – 2 titles
10. Benfica – 2 titles
11. Nottingham Forest – 2 titles
12. Porto – 2 titles
13. Celtic – 1 title
14. Hamburg – 1 title
15. Steaua București – 1 title
16. Marseille – 1 title
17. Borussia Dortmund – 1 title
18. Chelsea – 1 title
19. Manchester City – 1 title