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Home / News / Sports News / Reliving the history of UEFA Champions League
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    Reliving the history of UEFA Champions League

    Ayush Gupta
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    Last updated on Sep 17, 2019, 03:51 pm
    Reliving the history of UEFA Champions League
  • The UEFA Champions League is the ultimate club football tournament in Europe.

    As the tournament prepares for its 65th season ahead, it has a rich history in the 64 seasons it has presented to date.

    From multiple and record-breaking title wins to goals, appearances, along with controversies, the UCL has seen it all.

    Thus, we take a look at its history to date.

  • In this article
    Initial days and re-branding Real Madrid: The undisputed Kings of Europe Cristiano Ronaldo: The god of European goal-scorers Ghost Goal remains the most controversial moment in UCL history Here are some of the other all-time records
  • Identity

    Initial days and re-branding

    Initial days and re-branding
  • The idea of the tournament was initially derived from the 1948 South American Championship of Champions, after French journalist, Jacques Ferran presented the idea to UEFA.

    After years of analysis, the proposal was officially raised by UEFA in March 1955, while a month later, the approval was green-lit for the European Cup.

    It was since the 1992-93 season, the tournament was re-branded to UCL.

  • Most successful

    Real Madrid: The undisputed Kings of Europe

    Real Madrid: The undisputed Kings of Europe
  • The record for most titles won lies with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

    To date, they have won 13 titles and have been runners-up on three occasions.

    Meanwhile, next to them are AC Milan, who have won seven titles to date.

    Also, Madrid were the first-ever winners of the tournament, and notably, dominated the tournament for the initial five years.

  • Most goals

    Cristiano Ronaldo: The god of European goal-scorers

    Cristiano Ronaldo: The god of European goal-scorers
  • The record for most goals in the competition to date lies with Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo.

    To date, he has so far 126 goals in 162 appearances, since 2003, playing for three clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus).

    Of these goals, 105 have come while playing for Real.

    He has also been the top goal-scorer in six consecutive seasons.

  • Most controversial

    Ghost Goal remains the most controversial moment in UCL history

    Ghost Goal remains the most controversial moment in UCL history
  • The iconic 2004-05 semi-final clash between English rivals Chelsea and Liverpool saw the most controversial moment of all when Luis Garcia scored a goal, which was probably never a goal.

    Multiple camera angles showed that the ball might have never crossed the goal-line before being cleared by a Chelsea defender, as referee stood with the goal in an era without goal-line technology.

  • Other records

    Here are some of the other all-time records

    Here are some of the other all-time records
  • Most appearances: Iker Casillas (177)

    Most clean sheets: Jens Lehmann (10)

    Most successful manager: Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane, and Carlo Ancelotti (Three titles each)

    Biggest win: 11-0 Dinamo București (vs Crusaders, 1973-74)

    Most matches won: Real Madrid (259)

    Youngest goal-scorer: Peter Ofori-Quaye (17 years, 194 days)

    Oldest goal-scorer: Manfred Burgsmüller (38 years, 293 days)

    Consecutive wins: Bayern and Madrid (10)

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