71st season of UEFA's premier club football tournament. Final scheduled for 30 May 2026 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest. 83 teams from 53 UEFA member associations will participate
UEFA Champions League established in 1955, renamed European Cup in 1992-93. Open to league champions and top 4 teams from UEFA member associations. Six teams have earned multiple-winner badge: Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern, Milan, Liverpool, Barcelona
36 teams will participate in the 70th season under new format. Competition will increase from 125 to 189 matches. Final will be played on 31 May 2025 at Allianz Arena in Munich
Built in 1947 as new Chamartín Stadium for Real Madrid. Named after legendary president Santiago Bernabéu. Initial capacity was 75,145 spectators, later expanded to 125,000. Construction cost 38.3 million pesetas, completed in 1947
Born in 1991 to Dutch father and Surinamese mother in Breda. Started playing football at Willem II at age 8. Moved to Groningen at 19, suffered serious medical emergency at 20
Founded in 1955 as European Cup, renamed in 1992. Currently features 36 teams in league phase, with knockout rounds and final. Most-watched club competition worldwide, third most watched football tournament. Winners qualify for Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, Club World Cup