How many Champions Leagues has Real Madrid won?

In football history, Real Madrid is considered one of the greatest clubs of the 20th century, with numerous titles in both Spanish and European competitions. In Spain alone, they have won 36 La Liga titles, 20 Copa del Rey titles, and 13 Spanish Super Cups.

Internationally, Real Madrid is also known as the “King of Europe,” thanks to their dominance in continental competitions. How many Champions Leagues has Real Madrid won? goaloomobi.com answers this question in the article below.

How many Champions Leagues has Real Madrid won?

As of the end of the 2024/25 season, Real Madrid has won the Champions League a total of 15 times. This record is more than double that of the second-most successful club, AC Milan, which has 7 titles. Real Madrid’s impressive total largely comes from their dominance in the early years of the competition, especially during the late 1950s when they won five consecutive titles from 1956 to 1960.

By the early 2000s, Real Madrid had already collected nine European titles, a remarkable achievement at the time. In the modern Champions League era, the club made history again by winning three consecutive titles from 2016 to 2018. Real Madrid also has an outstanding record in finals, winning 15 of their 18 appearances, which gives them an impressive success rate of about 83 percent.

Real Madrid's most memorable Finals

1. 2013/14 season

One of the most memorable finals in the club’s history came in the 2013/14 season, when Real Madrid secured their long-awaited tenth title, famously known as “La Décima.” In that final, they faced city rivals Atlético Madrid.

Real Madrid trailed 0-1 for most of the match. However, in the 92nd minute, Luka Modrić delivered a corner and Sergio Ramos rose to head in the dramatic equalizer, sending the match into extra time. Atlético Madrid lost momentum after that moment, and Real Madrid went on to score three more goals through Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo to win 4-1 and claim their historic tenth title.

2. 2017/18 season

Another unforgettable final came in the 2017/18 season when Real Madrid faced Liverpool in the final under Jürgen Klopp. This victory completed an unprecedented run of three consecutive Champions League titles.

The match included several dramatic moments. Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius made a costly mistake when he threw the ball directly at Karim Benzema, allowing the striker to score the opening goal. Later, Gareth Bale produced a spectacular overhead kick from Marcelo’s cross, widely considered one of the greatest goals in Champions League final history.

3. 2021/22 season

Real Madrid faced Liverpool once again in the 2022 final. In this match, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois delivered a historic performance with nine saves, the most ever recorded in a Champions League final.

Courtois repeatedly denied dangerous attempts from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, frustrating Liverpool throughout the match. His performance earned him the Man of the Match award, while Real Madrid secured the title thanks to the only goal of the game, scored by Vinícius Júnior.

Which finals has Real Madrid lost?

1. 1961/62 season

Despite their many successes, Real Madrid has also experienced defeats in European finals. One notable example was the 1961/62 final against Benfica.

Although Ferenc Puskás scored a hat trick for Real Madrid in the first half (in the 17th, 23rd, and 38th minutes), the Spanish side could not maintain their advantage. Benfica eventually came back to win the match 5-3, with Eusébio playing a decisive role in the victory.

2. 1963/64 season

Real Madrid’s second defeat in a Champions League final came two years later against Inter Milan. The match was seen as a clash between Real Madrid’s famous attacking style and Inter’s disciplined defensive system under coach Helenio Herrera.

In the end, Inter Milan won 3-1. The match also marked the final European appearance of Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stéfano for the club.

3. 1980/81 season

The last time Real Madrid lost a Champions League final was in the 1980/81 season against Liverpool. The match remained goalless for most of the game as both teams played cautiously.

The decisive moment came in the 82nd minute when Liverpool defender Alan Kennedy made a forward run into the penalty area and scored from a tight angle, giving Liverpool a 1-0 victory.

Goaloo Mobi has answered the question “How many Champions Leagues has Real Madrid won?” and reviewed some memorable finals as well as the occasions when Real Madrid fell short in the most important matches. For more football analysis and odds information, please visit our homepage through the link provided.