Take a look at the five clubs that have made the most appearances in the Champions League final:
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="3" >#5尤文图斯 - 9 finals</h1>
Surprisingly, Juventus has won the coveted title only twice in its 123-year history. Having also reached only nine finals, Juventus ended in seven unbelievable defeats.
The Italian giants have had a poor Champions League record in recent history. For the past four seasons, Juventus have failed to advance to the quarter-finals and are out of the 2020 knockout rounds. Even cristiano Ronaldo took the lead in the offensive line, disappointingly exiting the game early.
In such a mixed history, the last time they won the Champions League was in 1996, before the World Cup was renamed. After Ronaldo's exit this season, Juventus' chances of winning this year's race were hit further.
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In fourth place are the Giants of the Premier League, who have the most turbulent Champions League history. Liverpool dominated the European front in the late 70s and early 80s. The Reds competed in an impressive five finals in this era, winning four of them.
Liverpool have played in a total of 9 Champions League finals, winning 6. Their most recent European victory came in the 2018-19 season, beating Barcelona 4-3 in the semi-finals and Tottenham Hotspur in the final.
However, the 19-time Premier League champions are best known in Europe for their lead role in the "Miracle of Istanbul", orchestrating a fabled comeback for AC Milan in 2005. Liverpool dominated the night, securing their fifth Champions League title through a penalty shootout after trailing 3-0 in the second half. Under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp, the Reds once again cemented their position among Europe's top teams.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="11" > 3 Bayern Munich</h1>
Bayern Munich are among the favourites for the 2021-22 Champions League winners. The competition and better present at Bayern has a glorious past. Bayern are third in the Champions League, winning the title six times.
The German giants have also lost a number of times, losing five of their 11 finals. Nevertheless, they also experienced some of the most memorable battles in World Cup history, completing a three-game winning streak between 1974 and 1976.
Bayern Munich won the 18-game Champions League opening match with a terrifying 18-game winning streak on aggregate. Bayern became the second team after Barcelona to win two triples, winning six trophies in the 2019-20 season. Continuing last season's glorious form, Bayern are expected to add another Champions League title to their trophy cabinet.
<h1 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track= "15" > #2 AC Milan - 11 finals</h1>
The typical fallen giant AC Milan was once at the peak of club football. Milan was home to frank Rijkaard, Marco van Basten and Luther Gullit in the 1990s. In the long run, the three Ballon d'Or finalists between 1988 and 1989 all signed with AC Milan.
Ten years ago, the Italian giants were regulars in the Champions League, appearing in the dreaded 11 finals. Milan, who have won the title seven times, are almost the team they will beat on their last day. However, they experienced a huge recession in the 2010s and have not yet recovered.
Milan completely disappeared from the Champions League after the departure of Massimiliano Allegri in 2014, failing to qualify for the tournament for seven consecutive seasons. After an impressive 2020-21 season, the Rossoneri are finally back in the Champions League and will seek to salvage their damaged reputations.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="20" >#1 Real Madrid - 16 finals</h1>
The 34-time Spanish champion established his supremacy at the beginning of the tournament, winning 5 titles. With the addition of world champions such as Alfredo di Stéfano, Hunto and Ferenc Puskas, Real Madrid rose to fame in the early 1960s and gained glory in Europe. Real Madrid have won 13 of their last 14 Champions League games against Italian sides, only to lose to Juventus (1-3) in April 2018 alone.
In recent years, Real Madrid's three consecutive titles in 2016-2018 have regained the status of the best club in European competitions. This elite team effortlessly surpasses other teams. With unparalleled success in the Champions League, Real Madrid is undoubtedly the team that has won the most honors in European teams.
Three consecutive titles have regained the status of the best club in European competitions. This elite team effortlessly surpasses other teams. With unparalleled success in the Champions League, Real Madrid is undoubtedly the team that has won the most honors in European teams.