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Champions League

Champions League

Europe

Europe's most prestigious club competition.

36 teams • 234 matches • 2026/2027 season

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Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

Players to watch

M. TomaskoSlovan Bratislava15 yoJoseph GabrielManchester United FC15 yoF. PavicFC Bayern München15 yoD. BolyParis Saint-Germain FC15 yoJoshua AbeLiverpool FC15 yoErblin OsmaniFC Bayern München16 yoMathis AlbertBorussia Dortmund16 yoAntonio ArenaAS Roma16 yo

Honours

Real Madrid CF×6Chelsea FC×2FC Bayern München×2FC Barcelona×2Paris Saint-Germain FC×1
SeasonChampion
2024/2025Paris Saint-Germain FC
2023/2024Real Madrid CF
2022/2023Manchester City FC
2021/2022Real Madrid CF
2020/2021Chelsea FC
2019/2020FC Bayern München
2018/2019Liverpool FC
2017/2018Real Madrid CF
2016/2017Real Madrid CF
2015/2016Real Madrid CF
2014/2015FC Barcelona
2013/2014Real Madrid CF
2012/2013FC Bayern München
2011/2012Chelsea FC
2010/2011FC Barcelona

Most popular teams

FC BarcelonaReal Madrid CFParis Saint-Germain FCManchester City FCArsenal FCLiverpool FCFC Bayern MünchenManchester United FCAS RomaAtletico MadridFC Internazionale MilanoSSC Napoli

Latest news

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After the Rout of Feyenoord, Flick Heaps Praise on His Attacking Duo

Hansi Flick praises the brilliant form of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal following Barcelona's 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord.

September 11, 2026
Champions League: Hakimi Equals Samuel Eto'o's African RecordChampions League

Champions League: Hakimi Equals Samuel Eto'o's African Record

Achraf Hakimi has reached 78 Champions League appearances, matching Samuel Eto'o's historic record, behind Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba.

September 11, 2026
Lyon Turn It Around to Beat Sparta Prague 3-0, Reach Champions League Play-OffChampions League

Lyon Turn It Around to Beat Sparta Prague 3-0, Reach Champions League Play-Off

Trailing after the first leg, Olympique Lyonnais beat Sparta Prague 3-0 (4-2 on aggregate) to reach the Champions League play-off round, where they'll face Fenerbahçe.

August 12, 2026
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Champions League 2025/26 Preview: Real Madrid Chasing Dominance as English Clubs Mount a Challenge

The 2025/26 Champions League is set for a fascinating new campaign. Real Madrid head the betting but Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are primed for a serious title challenge.

June 22, 2026

About the Champions League

History

The Champions League traces its origins to the European Champion Clubs' Cup, created in 1955 at the initiative of French newspaper L'Équipe. The very first edition (1955-56) was won by Real Madrid, who then retained the trophy for the following four editions — the longest run of consecutive title wins in the competition's history. In 1992, the competition adopted a group-stage format and took its current name, the "UEFA Champions League." Real Madrid remain today's most decorated club with a record 15 titles, well ahead of AC Milan (7 titles), Bayern Munich, and Liverpool (6 titles each). Since the 2024-25 season, the competition has used a new 36-club format. Paris Saint-Germain, crowned champions for the first time in their history after beating Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 final in Munich, retained their title in 2026 by beating Arsenal on penalties (4-3 after a 1-1 draw) in Budapest, becoming the second club after Real Madrid to retain the trophy since the current format was introduced in 1992.

Trophy roll

  • Real Madrid — 15 titles in total, the competition record, unbeaten in every final reached since 1992.
  • AC Milan — 7 titles.
  • Paris Saint-Germain — 2 consecutive titles (2025, 2026), current holders.
  • Inter Milan — Runners-up in the 2025 edition, beaten by PSG (0-5).
  • Arsenal — Runners-up in the 2026 edition, beaten by PSG on penalties.

Competition format

Since the 2024-25 season, the Champions League has been played under a new 36-club format known as the "Swiss model": each club faces eight different opponents (four at home, four away), drawn from four seeding pots, within a single league table.

  • The top eight in the table qualify directly for the round of 16.
  • Clubs ranked 9th to 24th play a two-legged knockout play-off round for the remaining round of 16 spots.
  • Clubs ranked below 24th are eliminated from all European competitions for the season.
  • The round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final are then played as a traditional knockout bracket, with the final itself a single match at a neutral venue.

Frequently asked questions

Which club has won the most Champions League titles?

Real Madrid, with a record 15 titles, well ahead of AC Milan (7 titles).

Who are the current holders?

Paris Saint-Germain, winners of the 2025 and 2026 editions, beating Inter Milan (5-0) and Arsenal (on penalties) respectively.

Since when has the Champions League existed?

Created in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup, it took its current name in 1992 with the introduction of a group stage.

How does the new 36-club format work?

Each club plays eight matches within a single league table; the top eight qualify directly for the round of 16, clubs ranked 9th-24th play a knockout play-off round, and those below 24th are eliminated.

Where can I follow Champions League results?

AtlasGoal provides the standings, results, match schedule, statistics, and the latest news for the competition.