Champions League Legacy

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Lore & Background

Bayern Munich's path to European glory includes two notable managerial triumphs. Ottmar Hitzfeld, who had previously won the tournament with Borussia Dortmund in 1997, led Bayern Munich to victory in 2001. Jupp Heynckes, who had won with Real Madrid in 1998, guided Bayern Munich to the title in 2013. The club's most remarkable achievement came in the 2019–20 season, when they became the first side in the Champions League era to claim a trophy with a 100 percent winning record, securing eleven wins in eleven games in the reduced schedule. Bayern Munich has reached eight finals overall, winning six of them, with their consistency highlighted by multiple treble-winning seasons: they won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League in both 2013 and 2020, becoming the second club to win multiple trebles.

In Their Own Story

The 2019–20 campaign stands as a turning point in Champions League history. Bayern Munich did not just win; they conquered every single match, securing eleven victories across eleven games. This flawless run made them the first side in any European competition to claim a trophy with a 100 percent winning record. Beyond this perfect season, Bayern has been a constant presence, reaching eight finals throughout their participation. Their resilience is evident in their ability to secure titles across different eras, contributing to Germany's total of eight European trophies. The club's treble-winning seasons in 2013 and 2020 further cement their status, as they won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League in both years, becoming the second club to achieve multiple trebles.

Did You Know?

• Bayern Munich is the only club to have won the Champions League with a 100% winning record, achieving 11 wins in 11 games in 2019–20.
• Bayern Munich has reached eight finals, the most of any German club, winning six of them.
• Bayern Munich won the treble (Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League) in both 2013 and 2020, becoming the second club to win multiple trebles.
• Jupp Heynckes won the Champions League with both Real Madrid (1998) and Bayern Munich (2013).
• Ottmar Hitzfeld won the tournament with Borussia Dortmund in 1997 and Bayern Munich in 2001.