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How many Champions League titles has Real Madrid won?

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with the UEFA Champions League trophy following the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine.
© Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with the UEFA Champions League trophy following the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine.

When it comes to European royalty, no club commands more respect than Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are synonymous with success in the UEFA Champions League, having built a dynasty that stretches across decades. So, how many times have Los Blancos lifted the famous trophy?

The answer: 15 timesmore than any other club in the competition’s history.

Real Madrid’s Champions League titles at a glance

YearOpponentResultFinal Location
1956Stade de Reims4-3Paris, France
1957Fiorentina2-0Madrid, Spain
1958AC Milan3-2 (AET)Brussels, Belgium
1959Stade de Reims2-0Stuttgart, West Germany
1960Eintracht Frankfurt7-3Glasgow, Scotland
1966Partizan Belgrade2-1Brussels, Belgium
1998Juventus1-0Amsterdam, Netherlands
2000Valencia3-0Paris, France
2002Bayer Leverkusen2-1Glasgow, Scotland
2014Atletico Madrid4-1 (AET)Lisbon, Portugal
2016Atletico Madrid1-1 (5-3 pens)Milan, Italy
2017Juventus4-1Cardiff, Wales
2018Liverpool3-1Kyiv, Ukraine
2022Liverpool1-0Paris, France
2024Borussia Dortmund2-0London, England

The pioneers of European glory: Five straight titles (1956-1960)

Real Madrid dominated the inaugural years of the European Cup, winning the first five editions. The team, led by legends such as Alfredo Di StefanoFerenc Puskas, and Francisco Gento, revolutionized attacking soccer.

Their most iconic early triumph came in 1960, when they demolished Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 at Hampden Park in front of over 127,000 spectators. Di Stefano scored a hat-trick and Puskas netted four in what many still consider the greatest final in European history.

The sixth crown and a long wait – 1966 to 1998

Real Madrid’s sixth title arrived in 1966 under manager Miguel Munoz, with a squad known as the “Ye-Ye team”, featuring all-Spanish players. However, a 32-year drought followed despite multiple deep runs.

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That wait ended in 1998, when Predrag Mijatovic’s goal secured a 1–0 victory over Juventus in Amsterdam. Under Jupp Heynckes, Los Blancos finally reclaimed their European throne.

Galactico glory – 2000 and 2002

Real Madrid’s resurgence continued with Vicente del Bosque at the helm and stars like RaulFernando HierroRoberto Carlos, and Iker Casillas. The Galacticos beat fellow Spaniards Valencia 3-0 in 2000, then returned in 2002 to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1.

That final is best remembered for Zinedine Zidane’s stunning left-footed volley, one of the most iconic goals in soccer history.

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The Zidane era and the three-peat – 2016 to 2018

Real Madrid made history again under Zinedine Zidane, becoming the first team to win three consecutive Champions League titles in the modern era.

  • 2016: Ronaldo converted the decisive penalty in a shootout win over Atletico.
  • 2017: Madrid overwhelmed Juventus 4–1, with Ronaldo scoring twice.
  • 2018: A 3-1 victory over Liverpool included Gareth Bale’s unforgettable bicycle kick and two errors from goalkeeper Loris Karius.
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During this era, Cristiano Ronaldo was the tournament’s top scorer each season and became the all-time leading UCL scorer with over 100 goals for Real Madrid alone.

La Decimoquinta – The 15th title in 2024

Los Blancos’ most recent triumph came in 2024, when Carlo Ancelotti led a new generation, featuring Jude BellinghamVinicius Junior, and Thibaut Courtois, to a 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.

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It was a performance defined by patience, precision, and control. Ancelotti became the first manager to win five Champions League titles, four of them with Real Madrid.

Legacy written in silver

Real Madrid’s 15 titles are not just a number—they tell the story of decades of excellence, reinvention, and dominance. From Di Stefano to Zidane, Raul to Ronaldo, the club has consistently produced or attracted the world’s best.

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