Record European Cup Holdings
The most decorated club in European Cup history.
Real Madrid holds the record for the most European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, with 15 wins as of 2024.
Quick Facts
- Total titles
- 15
- Consecutive wins (first era)
- 5 (1956–1960)
- Most recent title
- 2024
- Key architect (early era)
- Santiago Bernabéu
- Defining player (early era)
- Alfredo Di Stéfano
- Unique distinction
- Only club to win 5 in a row
Lore & Background
The club won five consecutive European Cups entirely within the 1950s (1956–1960), and is the only club to have won three consecutive titles twice (1956–58 and 2016–18). In 2024, they won a record-extending 15th Champions League title, recognized by Guinness World Records.
Reader's Guide
Real Madrid's European Cup successes are part of a broader record of 35 international trophies, including a record six UEFA Super Cups, two UEFA Cups, and nine world championships.
Did You Know?
- Real Madrid is tied with Barcelona for the highest number of participations in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League (55 each as of 2024).
- The club holds records for most wins and most goals scored in the competition.
- Real Madrid is widely recognized as one of the most successful clubs in Europe, with a trophy count that includes a record 15 European Cup titles.
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