UEFA Champions League (UEFA Champions League) is an annual international soccer tournament organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) among the top division clubs in Europe.

The most prestigious European club soccer tournament. From its first edition in 1955/56 up to 1991/92 it was known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. In the 1991/92 season, the format of the tournament was changed[1] and group tournaments were played after the 1/8 finals stage. At the same time the anthem and the emblem were introduced. Since the season 1992/93 the tournament received its present name.

The tournament has been won by 22 clubs, 12 of which have won the tournament more than once. Spanish clubs have won the tournament 18 times. The record-breaker for the number of titles won is Real Madrid, which has won the tournament 13 times. Since the change of the name and format of the tournament in 1992, only Real Madrid has been able to win the Champions League for three consecutive seasons (2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018). "Real Madrid is the club that has won the Champions League the most times since the format change - 7 times.

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