Bayern vs. Real Madrid: 1974 European Cup Final

Lore & Background

Due to the tie being closely contested, Madrid supporters sometimes referred to Bayern as the 'Bestia negra' ('Black Beast'). Despite facing each other the most in the competition's history, with several controversial incidents occurring due to the great importance of most of their meetings, the clubs have never met in the final of a Champions League or European Cup.

Reader's Guide

Both clubs are the most successful in their respective countries, Real Madrid winning 71 domestic trophies and Bayern Munich winning 69 domestic trophies. Bayern Munich have won a total of 14 international trophies, including 6 European Cup/UEFA Champions League, while Real Madrid have 32 international trophies, including a record 15 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles. Although they have never met in a final, Real Madrid versus Bayern is the match that has historically been played most often in the Champions League/European Cup with 30 matches (thirteen wins for Madrid, thirteen wins for Bayern, with four draws). More importantly, they have faced each other in fourteen knockout rounds, including eight semi-finals, more than any other pair.

Did You Know?

• Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals (9) in the history of this fixture and is the only player to score a hat-trick.
• Iker Casillas has the most appearances (14) in the fixture.