UEFA Champions League Winners by Year (2006–2026 Full List)

The UEFA Champions League remains the pinnacle of club football — the one trophy every elite side craves above all else. From Barcelona's dominance in the late 2000s and Real Madrid's extraordinary modern dynasty, to PSG's thunderous arrival as European champions in 2025, the competition never fails to deliver drama, history, and moments of pure footballing brilliance. Whether you're tracking the Champions League winners across two decades or settling a debate in the pub, this is your definitive guide.

Below is a comprehensive  list of Champions League winners from 2006 to 2025, along with the runners-up and final scores. The 2026 final blockbuster — PSG vs Arsenal — is scheduled for 30 May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest and remains to be decided.

Twenty-four clubs have won the European Champion Clubs’ Cup or Champions League since its inception in 1955. A handful of giants have shaped the tournament's identity more than any others. Here are the five most decorated clubs in the competition's history.

1. Real Madrid — 15 titles (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024)

2. AC Milan — 7 titles (1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007)

3. Liverpool — 6 titles (1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005, 2019)

4. Bayern Munich — 6 titles (1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013, 2020)

5. Barcelona — 5 titles (1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015)

Spain leads all nations with 20 Champions League titles, all courtesy of Real Madrid and Barcelona. England is second with 15 wins spread across a record six clubs, underlining the Premier League's deep European pedigree.

The following is a ranked analysis of the most successful clubs in Champions League and European Cup history, based on total titles won.

The undisputed kings of European football. No club comes close to Madrid's 15 European Cups. Their six titles in the Champions League era alone (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024) demonstrate an extraordinary ability to reinvent themselves across generations. Whenever Europe's biggest stage beckons, Real Madrid deliver.

Italy's most decorated European club, Milan were the dominant force across three decades. The 1989 and 1990 back-to-back wins under Arrigo Sacchi, and the 1994 triumph under Fabio Capello, were built on some of the finest football ever played in European competition. Their 2007 victory, with Kaká conducting brilliantly, brought the curtain down on Milan's last European golden age.

Liverpool's European record is built on raw passion and resilience. Four titles in the 1970s and 80s under Bob Paisley set the template, while the 2005 miracle in Istanbul — coming back from 3–0 down at half-time to beat AC Milan on penalties — stands as one of sport's most astonishing nights. Their 2019 triumph completed the set for the modern Jürgen Klopp era.

Germany's flagship club have won six European Cups, including three consecutive titles in the 1970s. Their most recent, in 2020 — a dominant 8-match winning run culminating in a 1–0 win over PSG in Lisbon — confirmed Hansi Flick's side as one of the greatest club teams of the modern era.

Barça's first European Cup in 1992 launched a golden era. Their three titles between 2006 and 2015, driven by the iconic Messi-Xavi-Iniesta trio, produced some of the most aesthetically magnificent football the competition has ever seen. Johan Cruyff's Total Football legacy ran through every title.

Ajax's three consecutive wins from 1971 to 1973 were a landmark in European football history. A fourth title in 1995, built around a young squad including Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluivert and a teenage Kanu, remains one of the last great underdog triumphs in the competition.

The Nerazzurri's 2010 triumph under José Mourinho — completing an unprecedented treble — is arguably the finest single-season achievement in Italian club football. Their 1964 and 1965 back-to-back wins under Helenio Herrera's legendary Grande Inter side complete a historically significant European record.

United's three European crowns span four decades and tell the story of English football's ambition. The 1968 victory — 10 years after the Munich air disaster — was one of the most emotionally charged nights in football history. Sir Alex Ferguson then delivered back-to-back triumphs in 1999 and 2008.

Two wins, two very different stories. Chelsea's 2012 triumph was one of the great underdog tales of the modern game; their 2021 success was a tactical masterpiece. As the first London club to win the competition, Chelsea's European legacy is undeniable.

One of football's great anomalies — a provincial English club that conquered Europe back to back in 1979 and 1980 under the incomparable Brian Clough. Forest have never won the league title since those European nights, but their place in Champions League history is secure.

Who are the finalists in the 2026 Champions League?

PSG and Arsenal will contest the 2026 final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on 30 May 2026. Arsenal are seeking their first ever Champions League title.

Who won the Champions League in 2025?

Paris Saint-Germain, who beat Inter Milan 5–0 in the final held at the Allianz Arena in Munich on 31 May 2025.

When did Arsenal last win a Champions League cup?
Arsenal have never won the UEFA Champions League cup.

Who has won the most Champions League titles?

Real Madrid, with 15 titles — more than any other club in the history of the competition.

How many times has PSG won the Champions League?

PSG have won the Champions League once — in 2024-25 season under Luis Enrique.

Has any team won the Champions League three times in a row?

Real Madrid are the only team to have won three consecutive Champions League titles, achieving the feat from 2016 to 2018 under Zinedine Zidane.

Which English clubs have won the Champions League?

Six English clubs have won the Champions League or European Cup: Manchester United (3), Liverpool (6), Nottingham Forest (2), Chelsea (2), Aston Villa (1), and Leeds United (0 — despite appearing as European Cup runners-up in their era). Liverpool hold the record for the most titles among English clubs.

When was the last time an English team won the Champions League?

Manchester City was the last English team to win the Champions League in 2023.