Real Madrid: 13 Clubs With the Most European Cups as La Liga Giants Secure 15th UCL Crown

• Real Madrid extended their Champions League trophy haul on Saturday after seeing off Borrusia Dortmund in the final
• The Spanish giants are the most successful club in the European tournament, having won the trophy a record 15 times
• Liverpool and Manchester United are the two clubs who have won the tournament the most times in the Premier League

That Real Madrid are the most successful European club has never been in doubt.

The Spanish giants have been one of the most dominant sides for years, thanks to the multiple titles they have won.

Los Blancos once again etched their names in history books on Saturday night, June 1, after they secured their record-extending 15th Champions League title.

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Carlo Ancelotti's charges edged Borussia Dortmund in the final 2-0 to secure the crown, with goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. getting the job done.

According to VOA, Madrid have now won their last nine European Cup finals and won the Champions League six times in the last 11 seasons to make them the most successful club in the competition.

Clubs with the most European Cups

Per the club's official website, Real first won the inaugural continental showpiece during the 1956-1957 season.

At the time, they beat French side Stade Reims 4-3 in the final to win the trophy.

They went on to defend the title four times in a row against Fiorentina, AC Milan, Reims, and Eintracht Frankfurt before they lost it against Benfica in 1961/62.

Meanwhile, AC Milan are the second most successful in European history, having won the continental cup seven times.

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Rossoneri first won the competition in 1963, beating Benfica 2-1 in the final. They replicated the feat in 1968/69, mauling Ajax 4-1.

However, they have not tasted glory again for close to 17 years, with their last triumph coming in 2006/07 when they edged Liverpool 2-1 in the the final.

In the Premier League, Liverpool are the most successful club on the continental stage, having won the European Cup/Champions League on six occasions.

Below are the clubs with the most European Cups

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In other news, Sports Brief also took stock of the most successful managers in football history after Carlo Ancelotti led Real Madrid to Champions League glory.

The veteran Italian boss has now won 29 trophies in his illustrious managerial career.