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S<\/span>ince its inception as the European Cup<\/a> in 1955 and its transformation into the current UEFA Champions League<\/a>, the tournament has been the stage where Europe’s football giants have written their legends. <\/p>\n With unforgettable matches, epic comebacks and finals that have marked generations, this competition represents the pinnacle of continental success.<\/p>\n Kylian Mbapp and Lewis Hamilton sharing time playing as if they were little kids<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n For almost seven decades, the best clubs on the continent have fought for glory. Real Madrid, with 15 titles<\/strong> to its name, is the absolute king of the tournament, from that first edition won in 1956 to the most recent final, in which it beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley to win its 15th crown. It is followed by AC Milan (seven titles), Liverpool and Bayern Munich (six each) and Barcelona (five)<\/strong>, among other historic clubs.<\/p>\n ‘We’re better off without Mbappe’ – PSG and Inter fans ahead of UCL final<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n Over the years, the Champions League has changed its format<\/strong>. In its early editions it was a knockout tournament between league champions, but since the 1990s it has adopted a group stage that has made it even more competitive,<\/p>\n Currently, 32 teams participate in this phase, divided into eight groups. After that, a two-legged knockout round is played until the grand final.<\/p>\n List of Champions League (European Cup) winners by year<\/strong><\/p>\n This tournament not only consecrates the best, but also immortalizes clubs that manage to break logic and overcome giants<\/strong>. And each edition adds new chapters to this glorious history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nChampions League winners<\/h2>\n
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