The UEFA Champions League, formerly known as the European Cup, was first held in the 1955–56 season.
That year, just 16 teams took part, with Real Madrid defeating French side Stade de Reims in the final to claim the inaugural title.
Since then, Madrid have gone on to win the competition a further 14 times—making the most successful club in its history—while 23 other teams have also lifted the trophy, some multiple times, others just once.
Below, we take a closer look at every club that has won European soccer’s elite competition, year by year.
