🏆Most Champions League Titles by Club
The UEFA Champions League crowns Europe's elite club sides, with titles reflecting decades of dominance, star power and tactical evolution. Real Madrid's unmatched haul sets the benchmark while others chase historic breakthroughs. Compare the record holders and vote for your top club.
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What counts: Ranked strictly by total titles won (most first); ties broken by last title year. Figures are exact historical counts through 2024.
Real Madrid secured 15 titles, beginning with five straight wins in the 1950s and extending through the Galácticos era and recent Zidane-led triumphs. Their 2024 victory over Dortmund cemented the record. No other club approaches this legacy of European dominance.
Titles: 15Runner-ups: 3Last Win: 2024Country: Spain
added by IJRin 8 rankingsReal Madrid
AC Milan claimed seven titles, powered by Arrigo Sacchi's revolutionary pressing in the late 1980s and Carlo Ancelotti's later successes. The 2007 final win over Liverpool stands as a defining comeback. They remain Italy's most decorated European side.
Titles: 7Runner-ups: 4Last Win: 2007Country: Italy
added by IJRin 5 rankingsAC Milan
Liverpool lifted six titles, with the 2019 victory completing a 14-year wait after the Miracle of Istanbul. Jürgen Klopp's high-pressing side restored them to the summit. Their European nights at Anfield remain legendary.
Titles: 6Runner-ups: 4Last Win: 2019Country: England
added by IJRin 5 rankingsLiverpool
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich won six titles, including a dominant three-peat from 1974-76 and the 2020 treble-clinching campaign. Their consistent Bundesliga base fuels repeated deep runs. The club embodies German efficiency on the continent.
Titles: 6Runner-ups: 5Last Win: 2020Country: Germany
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Barcelona captured five titles, highlighted by the tiki-taka masterpieces under Pep Guardiola that peaked in 2009 and 2011. The 2015 win completed a second treble. Their possession style redefined modern European football.
Titles: 5Runner-ups: 3Last Win: 2015Country: Spain
added by IJRin 14 rankingsBarcelona
Ajax secured four titles, led by the Total Football revolution of the early 1970s under Rinus Michels. The 1995 win with a young squad capped their golden generation. They remain a model for youth development.
Titles: 4Runner-ups: 2Last Win: 1995Country: Netherlands
added by IJRin 3 rankingsAjax
Inter Milan claimed three titles, with the 2010 treble under José Mourinho ending a 45-year European drought. Their defensive masterclass against Bayern sealed the crown. Inter's early 1960s wins also featured the catenaccio system.
Titles: 3Runner-ups: 2Last Win: 2010Country: Italy
added by IJRin 4 rankingsInter Milan
Manchester United won three titles, with the 1999 Champions League final comeback against Bayern the defining moment of the Ferguson era. The 2008 win completed another double. They set the standard for English clubs in Europe.
Titles: 3Runner-ups: 2Last Win: 2008Country: England
added by IJRin 10 rankingsManchester United
Juventus lifted two titles, most recently in 1996 with a star-studded side featuring Zidane and Del Piero. Their seven final losses highlight near-misses across decades. The club remains Italy's most consistent European performer.
Titles: 2Runner-ups: 7Last Win: 1996Country: Italy
added by IJRin 5 rankingsJuventus
Benfica captured two titles in the early 1960s during their golden Eusébio years, including back-to-back wins. Five additional final losses underscore their near-misses. They remain Portugal's most successful European side.
Titles: 2Runner-ups: 5Last Win: 1962Country: Portugal
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Chelsea secured two titles, first in 2012 via a dramatic penalty shootout against Bayern and again in 2021 under Thomas Tuchel. Their rise coincided with Abramovich investment. They proved capable of upsetting bigger budgets.
Titles: 2Runner-ups: 1Last Win: 2021Country: England
added by IJRin 4 rankingsChelsea
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest won two consecutive titles in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough, an astonishing achievement for a newly promoted side. Their back-to-back success remains one of football's greatest underdog stories.
Titles: 2Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1980Country: England
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Porto claimed two titles in 1987 and 2004, the latter a stunning Mourinho-led campaign that defeated Manchester United and Deportivo. Their compact, counter-attacking style repeatedly punched above weight.
Titles: 2Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 2004Country: Portugal
added by IJRin 2 rankingsPorto
Borussia Dortmund lifted one title in 1997 with a thrilling final win over Juventus, capping their 1990s golden generation. Their high-energy style and famous Yellow Wall continue to inspire.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 1Last Win: 1997Country: Germany
added by IJRin 3 rankingsBorussia Dortmund
Celtic
Celtic won their sole title in 1967 with the Lisbon Lions, an all-Scottish squad that defeated Inter in the final. Their attacking flair and community roots made the achievement iconic.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 1Last Win: 1967Country: Scotland
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Feyenoord
Feyenoord captured their only title in 1970, defeating Celtic in the final and launching Dutch dominance. Their pragmatic style and working-class support created a lasting Rotterdam legacy.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1970Country: Netherlands
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Hamburg won their lone title in 1983 under Ernst Happel, defeating Juventus with a blend of German organization and flair. The victory marked the peak of their 1980s success.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1983Country: Germany
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Marseille became the first French winners in 1993, defeating AC Milan with a disciplined defensive display. Their success under Bernard Tapie remains a landmark for French clubs.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1993Country: France
added by IJROlympique de Marseille
Red Star Belgrade won in 1991 with a dramatic penalty shootout against Marseille, showcasing Yugoslav talent before the country's breakup. Their attacking play earned lasting admiration.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1991Country: Serbia
added by IJRRed Star Belgrade
Steaua București
Steaua București claimed Romania's only title in 1986, beating Barcelona on penalties in Seville. Their defensive resilience and homegrown squad delivered a historic Eastern European triumph.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 1Last Win: 1986Country: Romania
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Aston Villa
Aston Villa lifted their only title in 1982, defeating Bayern Munich and becoming the last English winners before a long drought. Their compact squad and determination produced a memorable campaign.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1982Country: England
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PSV Eindhoven won in 1988 with a solid defensive record, overcoming Benfica on penalties. Their success under Guus Hiddink highlighted Dutch tactical discipline.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 0Last Win: 1988Country: Netherlands
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Manchester City
Manchester City won their first title in 2023 under Pep Guardiola, completing a historic treble with controlled, possession-based football. The victory ended decades of European near-misses.
Titles: 1Runner-ups: 1Last Win: 2023Country: England
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Arsenal have reached deep European runs but hold zero titles, with their best showing a 2006 final loss. Consistent Champions League participation has yet to yield silverware.
Titles: 0Runner-ups: 0Last Win: —Country: England
added by IJRin 4 rankingsArsenal
Atlético Madrid reached two finals under Diego Simeone but lost both on penalties, finishing as runners-up without a title. Their compact, intense style earned respect across Europe.
Titles: 0Runner-ups: 2Last Win: —Country: Spain
added by IJRin 2 rankingsAtlético Madrid
