Europe's top club football tournament. The most prestigious club trophy worldwide.
Definition: Europe's top club football tournament. The most prestigious club trophy worldwide.
Started 1955 as the European Cup; rebranded Champions League in 1992. Top clubs from each European league qualify through their domestic league finish. Group stage → knockout → final at a neutral venue. Real Madrid leads all-time (15 titles). The Champions League anthem is universally recognized in football. Modern era: Real Madrid dominant, Bayern Munich consistent, Premier League clubs lots of finals.