This outline provides a structured list of all the clubs that have won the UEFA Champions League and its predecessor, the European Cup, from the inaugural season in 1955-56 up to the 2023-24 season. It will categorize the winners by the number of titles won and highlight key aspects of their triumphs.
List of Winners by Number of Titles
Multiple Winners (2 or More Titles)
Real Madrid (Spain): 15 Titles
List each winning year: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024
AC Milan (Italy): 7 Titles
List each winning year: 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007
Bayern Munich (Germany): 6 Titles
List each winning year: 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013, 2020
Liverpool (England): 6 Titles
List each winning year: 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005, 2019
Barcelona (Spain): 5 Titles
List each winning year: 1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015
Ajax (Netherlands): 4 Titles
List each winning year: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1995
Inter Milan (Italy): 3 Titles
List each winning year: 1964, 1965, 2010
Manchester United (England): 3 Titles
List each winning year: 1968, 1999, 2008
Benfica (Portugal): 2 Titles
List each winning year: 1961, 1962
Chelsea (England): 2 Titles
List each winning year: 2012, 2021
Juventus (Italy): 2 Titles
List each winning year: 1985, 1996
Nottingham Forest (England): 2 Titles
List each winning year: 1979, 1980
Porto (Portugal): 2 Titles
List each winning year: 1987, 2004
Single-Time Winners
Borussia Dortmund (Germany): 1997
Celtic (Scotland): 1967
Feyenoord (Netherlands): 1970
Hamburger SV (Germany): 1983
Aston Villa (England): 1982
PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands): 1988
Red Star Belgrade (Yugoslavia): 1991
Marseille (France): 1993
Steaua București (Romania): 1986
Manchester City (England): 2023
Winners by Nation
Spain: 20 Titles (Real Madrid: 15, Barcelona: 5)
England: 15 Titles (Liverpool: 6, Manchester United: 3, Chelsea: 2, Nottingham Forest: 2, Aston Villa: 1, Manchester City: 1)
Italy: 12 Titles (AC Milan: 7, Inter Milan: 3, Juventus: 2)
Germany: 8 Titles (Bayern Munich: 6, Borussia Dortmund: 1, Hamburger SV: 1)
Netherlands: 6 Titles (Ajax: 4, Feyenoord: 1, PSV Eindhoven: 1)
Portugal: 4 Titles (Benfica: 2, Porto: 2)
France: 1 Title (Marseille: 1)
Yugoslavia: 1 Title (Red Star Belgrade: 1)
Romania: 1 Title (Steaua București: 1)
Scotland: 1 Title (Celtic: 1)
Key Observations
Historical Dominance: Real Madrid stands out as the most successful club by a significant margin.
National Strength: Spain, England, and Italy have historically been the strongest nations in the competition.
Evolution of Winners: The list showcases the cyclical nature of dominance, with different clubs and nations experiencing periods of success.
The Prestige of Multiple Wins: Winning the competition multiple times highlights sustained excellence at the highest European level.
The Significance of Single Titles: For many clubs, their single Champions League/European Cup triumph remains a monumental achievement in their history.
Conclusion
This outline provides a comprehensive list of all the winners of the UEFA Champions League/European Cup from its inception to the 2023-24 season, categorized by the number of titles won and by nation. It highlights the historical giants of the competition and the diverse range of clubs that have reached the pinnacle of European club football.