The UEFA Champions League final is the pinnacle of European club football, where legends are made and unforgettable moments are created.
Over the years, there have been numerous finals that have left fans on the edge of their seats. Here, we rank the top five Champions League finals of all time.
5. Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid (2013-14)
The All-Madrid Final
The 2014 final saw city rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid clash in Lisbon.
Atletico was on the brink of their first-ever European Cup victory, leading 1-0 until the dying moments of the match.
Late Drama
In the 93rd minute, Sergio Ramos scored a dramatic header to level the score, sending the match into extra time.
Real Madrid then dominated the additional period, scoring three more goals to secure a 4-1 victory and their tenth European Cup, famously known as "La Décima."
4. Liverpool vs. AC Milan (2004-05)
The Miracle of Istanbul
This final is one of the most famous comebacks in football history.
AC Milan took a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime, seemingly putting the match out of Liverpool’s reach.
Historic Comeback
However, Liverpool mounted an extraordinary comeback, scoring three goals in six minutes in the second half to level the match.
The game went to penalties, where Liverpool triumphed 3-2, with goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek making crucial saves.
3. Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich (1998-99)
The Camp Nou Miracle
The 1999 final, held at Camp Nou, is remembered for its unbelievable finish. Bayern Munich led for most of the match thanks to Mario Basler’s early goal.
Injury-Time Turnaround
In stoppage time, Manchester United turned the game on its head. Teddy Sheringham equalised in the 91st minute, and just two minutes later, Ole Gunnar Solskjær scored the winner.
United’s 2-1 victory secured their historic treble.
2. AC Milan vs. Barcelona (1993-94)
Tactical Masterclass
This final is renowned for AC Milan’s tactical brilliance under coach Fabio Capello.
Despite being underdogs and missing key players, Milan delivered a masterclass against Johan Cruyff’s "Dream Team."
Dominant Performance
Milan won 4-0, with goals from Daniele Massaro, Dejan Savićević, and Marcel Desailly, dismantling a Barcelona team that was considered one of the best at the time.
1. Real Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen (2001-02)
The Zidane Volley
The 2002 final is best remembered for Zinedine Zidane’s stunning volley, one of the greatest goals in Champions League history.
Real Madrid faced Bayer Leverkusen at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
Iconic Moment
Raul opened the scoring for Madrid, but Lucio quickly equalized for Leverkusen.
Just before halftime, Zidane scored the iconic volley, which proved to be the winner, securing Real Madrid’s ninth European Cup.
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