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The UEFA Champions League is the blue riband event of European club football. Originally known as the European Champions Clubs' Cup, the competition has been known as the Champions League since 1992-93.
Since Marseille won the rebranded competition in its inaugural edition, twelve other clubs have also emerged victorious in the Champions League. Seven of them have won the competition on multiple occasions, with Chelsea (2012) the latest first-time winners of the Champions League.
Unsurprisingly, the teams with the most wins in the Champions League era happen to be past winners of the competition. On that note, here's a look at the five teams with the most wins in the Champions League era (since 1992-93). Without further ado, let's get started:
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Note: The win tallies are updated until Matchday 2 of the ongoing 2021-22 Champions League.
#5 Juventus - 106
Italian giants Juventus are one of 13 teams to have won the Champions League. The Bianconeri's only win in the competition came way back in the mid-90s. They have reached the Champions League final on five more occasions, failing to win any, though.
However, Juventus have had a good start to their 2021-22 campaign with a 3-0 win at Malmo before beating holders Chelsea by a solitary goal at home. The Bianconeri's form in Europe is in stark contrast to how they have fared domestically.
They have won their last four games, but they started their campaign without a win in four. However, under the returning Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus are beginning to rediscover their mojo as they hope to go deep in the Champions League. They travel to Zenit St. Petersburg on Matchday 3.
#4 Manchester United - 122
Manchester United are one of seven teams to have won the Champions League on multiple occasions.
However, the Red Devils have struggled to win big titles in almost a decade. Their last league title came in 2013, while their last Champions League triumph came in 2008. United did win the Europa League in 2017, though, but lost to Villarreal in the final on penalties earlier this year.
Following their second Champions League triumph in 2008, United have been to two finals in the competition - 2009 and 2011. But both times, they were thwarted by an all-conquering Barcelona team.
United started their Champions League campaign this season with a 2-1 loss at Young Boys. However, the Red Devils bounced back to beat Villarreal by the same scoreline on Matchday 2 to get off the mark.
#3 Bayern Munich - 153
Bayern Munich have been one of the most consistent performers in the Champions League, especially in the last few years.
In 2019-20, the Bavarian giants won their sixth Champions League title to join Barcelona as the only European team with multiple continental trebles. That season, Bayern won every game in the competition, becoming the first club in Champions League history to do so.
Bayern have been the epitome of consistency in the Champions League over the years. Since 2002-03, they have gone past the group stage in every subsequent edition of the competition.
The record Bundesliga winners look good for another deep run in the Champions League this season. In two games, they have scored eight goals and conceded none.
#2 Barcelona - 156
Like Bayern Munich, Barcelona have been consistent performers in the Champions League over the years.
The Blaugrana are one of only three teams to win over 150 games in the competition. The four-time winners haven't won the Champions League since their 2014-15 continental treble, though.
Since 2000-01, Barcelona have reached the knockout stage/second group stage in each of their subsequent appearances in the competition. However, that run could come to an end this season, as the Blaugrana have made their worst start ever to a Champions League campaign.
Defeats at home to Bayern Munich and away to Benfica, both by a 3-0 margin each, mean Barcelona are without a goal or a point in their group. If they fail to arrest their slide soon, a group-stage exit is a distinct possibility.
#1 Real Madrid - 166
Real Madrid, unsurprisingly, are the team with the most match wins in the Champions League. They have the most titles (7) of any team in the competition's present avatar.
The 13-time Champions League/Champions Clubs' Cup winners are the only team in the Champions League era to successfully defend their title. They did so in 2017 as part of an unprecedented three-peat (2016-18).
Madrid have been regulars in the Champions League since 1997-98, when they won their first of seven titles in the competition.
The Merengues started their 2021-22 campaign with a win at Inter. But they slumped to a shock defeat at home to competition debutants Sheriff. However, Carlo Ancelotti's men are expected to overcome that hiccup and make a deep run in the competition.
