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Champions League Final - Manchester City v Inter Milan - Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey - June 11, 2023 General view of the Champions League trophy on display after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

List of European Cup/Champions League winners since the competition began in 1955-56 after Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 in Saturday’s final in Istanbul:

  • Date  Venue   Winners Runners-up
  • 1956  Paris Real Madrid 4 Stade Reims 3
  • 1957  Madrid Real Madrid 2 Fiorentina 0
  • 1958 Brussels Real Madrid 3 AC Milan 2*
  • 1959  Stuttgart Real Madrid 2 Stade Reims 0
  • 1960  Glasgow Real Madrid 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 3
  • 1961  Berne Benfica 3 Barcelona 2
  • 1962 Amsterdam Benfica 5 Real Madrid 3
  • 1963  London AC Milan 2 Benfica 1
  • 1964 Vienna Inter Milan 3 Real Madrid 1
  • 1965 Milan Inter Milan 1 Benfica 0
  • 1966  Brussels Real Madrid 2 Partizan Belgrade 1
  • 1967  Lisbon Celtic 2 Inter Milan 1
  • 1968  London Man United 4 Benfica 1*
  • 1969  Madrid AC Milan 4 Ajax Amsterdam 1
  • 1970 Milan Feyenoord 2 Celtic 1*
  • 1971  London Ajax  2   Panathinaikos 0
  • 1972 Rotterdam Ajax  2 Inter Milan 0
  • 1973  Belgrade Ajax 1 Juventus 0
  • 1974  Brussels Bayern  4 Atletico Madrid 0  (in replay after 1-1 draw)
  • 1975  Paris  Bayern  2   Leeds United 0
  • 1976  Glasgow  Bayern Munich 1  St Etienne 0
  • 1977  Rome Liverpool 3 B Moenchengladbach 1
  • 1978  London Liverpool 1 Club Bruges 0
  • 1979  Munich Nottingham Forest 1 Malmo FF 0
  • 1980  Madrid Nottingham Forest 1 Hamburg SV 0
  • 1981  Paris Liverpool 1 Real Madrid 0
  • 1982  Rotterdam Aston Villa 1 Bayern Munich 0
  • 1983  Athens Hamburg SV 1 Juventus 0
  • 1984 Rome Liverpool 1 AS Roma 1 (Liverpool won 4-2 on penalties)
  • 1985  Brussels Juventus 1 Liverpool 0
  • 1986  Seville Steaua Bucharest 0 Barcelona 0 (Steaua won 2-0 on penalties)
  • 1987  Vienna Porto 2 Bayern Munich 1
  • 1988  Stuttgart PSV Eindhoven 0 Benfica 0 (PSV won 6-5 on penalties)
  • 1989  Barcelona AC Milan 4 Steaua Bucharest 0
  • 1990  Vienna AC Milan 1 Benfica 0
  • 1991  Bari Red Star Belgrade 0 Olympique Marseille 0 (Red Star won 5-3 on penalties)
  • 1992  London Barcelona 1 Sampdoria 0*
  • 1993  Munich Olympique Marseille 1 AC Milan 0
  • 1994  Athens AC Milan 4 Barcelona 0
  • 1995  Vienna Ajax Amsterdam 1 AC Milan 0
  • 1996  Rome Juventus 1 Ajax Amsterdam 1 (Juventus won 4-2 on penalties)
  • 1997  Munich Borussia Dortmund 3 Juventus 1
  • 1998  Amsterdam Real Madrid 1 Juventus 0
  • 1999  Barcelona Manchester United 2 Bayern Munich 1
  • 2000  Paris Real Madrid 3 Valencia 0
  • 2001  Milan Bayern Munich 1 Valencia 1 (Bayern won 5-4 on penalties)
  • 2002  Glasgow Real Madrid 2 Bayer Leverkusen 1
  • 2003  Manchester AC Milan 0 Juventus 0 (AC Milan won 3-2 on penalties)
  • 2004  Gelsenkirchen Porto 3 Monaco 0
  • 2005  Istanbul Liverpool 3 AC Milan 3 (Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties)
  • 2006  Paris Barcelona 2 Arsenal 1
  • 2007  Athens AC Milan 2 Liverpool 1
  • 2008  Moscow Manchester United 1 Chelsea 1 (Manchester United won 6-5 on penalties)
  • 2009  Rome Barcelona 2 Manchester United 0
  • 2010  Madrid Inter Milan 2 Bayern Munich 0
  • 2011  London Barcelona 3 Manchester United 1
  • 2012  Munich Chelsea 1 Bayern Munich 1 (Chelsea won 4-3 on penalties)
  • 2013  London Bayern Munich 2 Borussia Dortmund 1
  • 2014  Lisbon Real Madrid 4 Atletico Madrid 1* 2015 Berlin Barcelona 3 Juventus 1
  • 2016  Milan Real Madrid 1 Atletico Madrid 1* (Real Madrid won 5-3 on penalties)
  • 2017  Cardiff Real Madrid 4 Juventus 1
  • 2018  Kyiv Real Madrid 3 Liverpool 1
  • 2019 Madrid Liverpool 2 Tottenham Hotspur 0
  • 2020  Lisbon Bayern Munich 1 Paris St Germain 0
  • 2021  Porto  Chelsea 1 Manchester City 0
  • 2022  Paris Real Madrid 1 Liverpool 0
  • 2023  Istanbul Manchester City 1 Inter Milan 0

* Denotes after extra time

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The following clubs have won the European Cup:

  • 14 – Real Madrid
  • 7 – AC Milan
  • 6 – Bayern Munich, Liverpool
  • 5 – Barcelona
  • 4 – Ajax Amsterdam
  • 3 – Manchester United, Inter Milan
  • 2 – Benfica, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Chelsea
  • 1 – Celtic, Hamburg SV, Steaua Bucharest, Olympique, Marseille, Feyenoord, Aston Villa, PSV Eindhoven, Red Star Belgrade, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City

The European Cup became the Champions League in 1992.

-Reuters

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TikTokers spend 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free

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 Paris St Germain Victory Parade - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Paris St Germain players pose for a picture with the trophy and Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during the victory celebration REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo 

A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free.

Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid in a toilet cubicle.

After sticking a homemade “Out of Order” sign on the door, the pair waited in silence for more than a day as stadium staff used the facility.

“We had a backpack with snacks and we played around on our phones to kill time,” Remmerie told the Belgian public broadcaster.

“The lights were on all the time and the sitting position was uncomfortable, so sleeping was almost impossible. That made it physically and mentally difficult.”

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Once they heard fans starting to use the toilets on matchday, the pair left their bolthole and made their way past ticket inspectors to join the 86,600 crowd in the stands.

“We looked carefully at which security guard was paying the least attention. While on the phone and with food in our hands, we just walked on, and suddenly we were inside,” Remmerie added.

“PSG won 5-0 and we were also in the supporters’ section of the winning team. It was the most beautiful football match we have ever seen.”

The Allianz Arena and UEFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Those fans who made their way into the match more conventionally had to pay anywhere from 90 to 950 euros ($100-$1,100) for their tickets.

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How Heineken Scored a Five-Star UEFA Champions League Experience for Nigerian Fans

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Some hardcore fans displaying their loyalty to the winning team PSG at the final watch party by Heineken.

Indeed, it was an evening where football merged with lifestyle. Nigerian music stars Fido and Wande Coal brought their A-game, performing crowd favourites that had fans singing along and dancing well into the night. 

Their live performances added vibrant colour to an already electrifying evening, keeping the energy alive after the final whistle.

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Hard core fans cut across gender, as displayed by the ladies during the Heineken Watch Party in at the Lagos Continental Hotel last Saturday

Adding star power to the experience was ex-Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa, who mingled freely with guests, posed for pictures, and shared expert insight on the game, delighting fans with his presence and personal touch.

“This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment,” said Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries. “We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable lifestyle experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are.”

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Shadeko added that Heineken’s goal is to ensure Nigerian fans feel seen and celebrated. “They may not be in Munich, but they’re just as important to the spirit of the game. That’s why we go all out—every year—to make this night one to remember.”

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PEPSI GOALFEST 2025: Record-Breaking UCL Final, Unforgettable Fan Experience!

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The roar of the crowd, the thrill of every shot, and the ultimate victory! Last Saturday night, Pepsi brought the UEFA Champions League 2025 final to life at the Pepsi GoalFest 2025, where PSG dominated Inter Milan in a stunning 5-0 victory, setting a new record for goals in a final.

The Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos was completely transformed into an electrifying arena, with a dominant wave of the iconic Pepsi blue.


Football fanatics experienced passion like never before. Inside and around the venue, fans engaged in thrilling football-themed games, moved to the beats of electrifying music, and stayed refreshed with Pepsi.

The energy soared as Dj Yk Mule, Mayorkun, and Do2tun delivered show-stopping performances, all powered by Pepsi.


It wasn’t just a game; it was an immersive celebration of football, an unforgettable night where every cheer, every goal, and every moment was refreshed by Pepsi!

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