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Champions League final – path, past winners, odds

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Real Madrid will seek to win Europe’s biggest club prize for the record 15th time when they take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.

Here is how the two teams reached the final.

REAL MADRID

Group C – first place

Real 1 Union Berlin 0

Napoli 2 Real 3

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Braga 1 Real 2

Real 3 Braga 0

Real 4 Napoli 2

Union Berlin 2 Real 3

Round of 16

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RB Leipzig 0 Real 1

Real 1 RB Leipzig 1

Quarter-final

Real 3 Manchester City 3

Manchester City 1 Real 1

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(3-4 on penalties)

Semi-final

Bayern Munich 2 Real 2

Real 2 Bayern Munich 1

BORUSSIA DORTMUND

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Group F – first place

Paris St Germain 2 Dortmund 0

Dortmund 0 AC Milan 0

Newcastle United 0 Dortmund 1

Dortmund 2 Newcastle United 0

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AC Milan 1 Dortmund 3

Dortmund 1 Paris St Germain 1

Round of 16

PSV 1 Dortmund 1

Dortmund 2 PSV 0

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Quarter-final

Atletico Madrid 2 Dortmund 1

Dortmund 4 Atletico Madrid 2

Semi-final

Dortmund 1 Paris St Germain 0

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Paris St Germain 0 Dortmund 1

List of past European Cup/Champions League winners

 
SEASONWINNERSSCORERUNNERS-UPVENUE
1955–56Real Madrid4–3ReimsParis
1956–57Real Madrid2–0FiorentinaMadrid
1957–58Real Madrid3–2*AC MilanBrussels
1958–59Real Madrid2–0ReimsStuttgart
1959–60Real Madrid7–3Eintracht FrankfurtGlasgow
1960–61Benfica3–2BarcelonaBern
1961–62Benfica5–3Real MadridAmsterdam
1962–63AC Milan2–1BenficaLondon
1963–64Inter Milan3–1Real MadridVienna
1964–65Inter Milan1–0BenficaMilan
1965–66Real Madrid2–1PartizanBrussels
1966–67Celtic2–1Inter MilanLisbon
1967–68Manchester United4–1*BenficaLondon
1968–69AC Milan4–1AjaxMadrid
1969–70Feyenoord2–1*CelticMilan
1970–71Ajax2–0PanathinaikosLondon
1971–72Ajax2–0Inter MilanRotterdam
1972–73Ajax1–0JuventusBelgrade
1973–74Bayern Munich1–1 (4-0 on replay)Atletico MadridBrussels
1974–75Bayern Munich2–0Leeds UnitedParis
1975–76Bayern Munich1–0Saint-EtienneGlasgow
1976–77Liverpool3–1Borussia MoenchengladbachRome
1977–78Liverpool1–0Club BruggeLondon
1978–79Nottingham Forest1–0Malmo FFMunich
1979–80Nottingham Forest1–0Hamburger SVMadrid
1980–81Liverpool1–0Real MadridParis
1981–82Aston Villa1–0Bayern MunichRotterdam
1982–83Hamburger SV1–0JuventusAthens
1983–84Liverpool1–1 (4-2 on penalties)AS RomaRome
1984–85Juventus1–0LiverpoolBrussels
1985–86Steaua Bucharest0–0 (2-0 on penalties)BarcelonaSeville
1986–87Porto2–1Bayern MunichVienna
1987–88PSV Eindhoven0–0 (6-5 on penalties)BenficaStuttgart
1988–89AC Milan4–0Steaua BucharestBarcelona
1989–90AC Milan1–0BenficaVienna
1990–91Red Star Belgrade0–0 (5-3 on penalties)MarseilleBari
1991–92Barcelona1–0†SampdoriaLondon
1992–93Marseille1–0AC MilanMunich
1993–94Milan4–0BarcelonaAthens
1994–95Ajax1–0AC MilanVienna
1995–96Juventus1–1 (4-2 on penalties)AjaxRome
1996–97Borussia Dortmund3–1JuventusMunich
1997–98Real Madrid1–0JuventusAmsterdam
1998–99Manchester United2–1Bayern MunichBarcelona
1999–2000Real Madrid3–0ValenciaSt Denis
2000–01Bayern Munich1–1 (5-4 on penalties)ValenciaMilan
2001–02Real Madrid2–1Bayer LeverkusenGlasgow
2002–03AC Milan0–0 (3-2 on penalties)JuventusManchester
2003–04Porto3–0MonacoGelsenkirchen
2004–05Liverpool3–3 (3-2 on penalties)AC MilanIstanbul
2005–06Barcelona2–1ArsenalSt Denis
2006–07AC Milan2–1LiverpoolAthens
2007–08Manchester United1–1 (6-5 on penalties)ChelseaMoscow
2008–09Barcelona2–0Manchester UnitedRome
2009–10Inter Milan2–0Bayern MunichMadrid
2010–11Barcelona3–1Manchester UnitedLondon
2011–12Chelsea1–1 (4-3 on penalties)Bayern MunichMunich
2012–13Bayern Munich2–1Borussia DortmundLondon
2013–14Real Madrid4–1*Atletico MadridLisbon
2014–15Barcelona3–1JuventusBerlin
2015–16Real Madrid1–1 (5-3 on penalties)Atletico MadridMilan
2016–17Real Madrid4–1JuventusCardiff
2017–18Real Madrid3–1LiverpoolKyiv
2018–19Liverpool2–0Tottenham HotspurMadrid
2019–20Bayern Munich1–0Paris St GermainLisbon
2020–21Chelsea1–0Manchester CityPorto
2021–22Real Madrid1–0LiverpoolSt Denis
2022–23Manchester City1–0Inter MilanIstanbul

* Denotes after extra time

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The following clubs have won the European Cup:

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14 – Real Madrid

7 – AC Milan

6 – Bayern Munich, Liverpool

5 – Barcelona

4 – Ajax Amsterdam

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3 – Manchester United, Inter Milan

2 – Benfica, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Chelsea

1 – Celtic, Hamburg SV, Steaua Bucharest, Olympique Marseille, Feyenoord, Aston Villa, PSV Eindhoven, Red Star Belgrade, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City

The European Cup became the Champions League in 1992

Here are the latest betting odds

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bet365:

Real Madrid 3/10

Borussia Dortmund 5/2

Skybet:

Real Madrid 2/7

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Borussia Dortmund 5/2

Paddy Power:

Real Madrid 3/10

Borussia Dortmund 12/5

William Hill:

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Real Madrid 3/10

Borussia Dortmund 12/5

The website Oddschecker says 68% of all bets on the final have been placed on Real Madrid winning.

-Reuters

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TikTokers spend 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free

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 Paris St Germain Victory Parade - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - June 1, 2025 Paris St Germain players pose for a picture with the trophy and Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during the victory celebration REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo 

A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free.

Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid in a toilet cubicle.

After sticking a homemade “Out of Order” sign on the door, the pair waited in silence for more than a day as stadium staff used the facility.

“We had a backpack with snacks and we played around on our phones to kill time,” Remmerie told the Belgian public broadcaster.

“The lights were on all the time and the sitting position was uncomfortable, so sleeping was almost impossible. That made it physically and mentally difficult.”

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Once they heard fans starting to use the toilets on matchday, the pair left their bolthole and made their way past ticket inspectors to join the 86,600 crowd in the stands.

“We looked carefully at which security guard was paying the least attention. While on the phone and with food in our hands, we just walked on, and suddenly we were inside,” Remmerie added.

“PSG won 5-0 and we were also in the supporters’ section of the winning team. It was the most beautiful football match we have ever seen.”

The Allianz Arena and UEFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Those fans who made their way into the match more conventionally had to pay anywhere from 90 to 950 euros ($100-$1,100) for their tickets.

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-Reuters

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How Heineken Scored a Five-Star UEFA Champions League Experience for Nigerian Fans

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Some hardcore fans displaying their loyalty to the winning team PSG at the final watch party by Heineken.

Indeed, it was an evening where football merged with lifestyle. Nigerian music stars Fido and Wande Coal brought their A-game, performing crowd favourites that had fans singing along and dancing well into the night. 

Their live performances added vibrant colour to an already electrifying evening, keeping the energy alive after the final whistle.

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Hard core fans cut across gender, as displayed by the ladies during the Heineken Watch Party in at the Lagos Continental Hotel last Saturday

Adding star power to the experience was ex-Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa, who mingled freely with guests, posed for pictures, and shared expert insight on the game, delighting fans with his presence and personal touch.

“This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment,” said Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries. “We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable lifestyle experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are.”

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Shadeko added that Heineken’s goal is to ensure Nigerian fans feel seen and celebrated. “They may not be in Munich, but they’re just as important to the spirit of the game. That’s why we go all out—every year—to make this night one to remember.”

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PEPSI GOALFEST 2025: Record-Breaking UCL Final, Unforgettable Fan Experience!

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The roar of the crowd, the thrill of every shot, and the ultimate victory! Last Saturday night, Pepsi brought the UEFA Champions League 2025 final to life at the Pepsi GoalFest 2025, where PSG dominated Inter Milan in a stunning 5-0 victory, setting a new record for goals in a final.

The Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos was completely transformed into an electrifying arena, with a dominant wave of the iconic Pepsi blue.


Football fanatics experienced passion like never before. Inside and around the venue, fans engaged in thrilling football-themed games, moved to the beats of electrifying music, and stayed refreshed with Pepsi.

The energy soared as Dj Yk Mule, Mayorkun, and Do2tun delivered show-stopping performances, all powered by Pepsi.


It wasn’t just a game; it was an immersive celebration of football, an unforgettable night where every cheer, every goal, and every moment was refreshed by Pepsi!

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