The UEFA Champions League final is the top match in European club football. Since its rebrand in 1992, each final has added a new chapter to the competition—some defined by drama and brilliance, others by caution or missed chances.

Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 win over Inter in the 2025 final, the biggest margin in Champions League final history, gave the club its first European title and set a new record on the biggest stage. Over more than three decades, these matches have featured many of the best soccer players in history, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, and Didier Drogba.

This list ranks every final from 1992–93 to 2024–25, based only on verified facts: results, goals, key performances, venues, and official records. Each entry is ordered from the least to the most memorable.

33. 2003 – Juventus 0-0 AC Milan (AC Milan win 3-2 on penalties)

Venue: Old Trafford

The only goalless final since the 1992 rebrand. Shevchenko had a goal disallowed, while both Antonio Conte and Andrea Pirlo struck the woodwork. Carlo Ancelotti defeated the club that had sacked him two years earlier. Alessandro Nesta was described as formidable. After a goalless 120 minutes, Shevchenko scored the winning penalty for Milan.

32. 2021 – Manchester City 0-1 Chelsea

Venue: Porto

Kai Havertz scored just before half-time in a final marked by tight defending. Kevin De Bruyne started as a false nine and was forced off due to a facial injury before the hour mark. Havertz’s post-match interview included explicit language. It was the third meeting between the teams in six weeks.

31. 2004 – Porto 3-0 Monaco

Venue: Arena AufSchalke

Carlos Alberto opened the scoring with a volley. Deco scored next. Dmitri Alenichev completed the scoring. It was Jose Mourinho’s final game as Porto manager before moving to Chelsea.

30. 2000 – Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia

Venue: Stade de France

Fernando Morientes scored with a header. Steve McManaman then scored a volley, and Raul scored the third. Real Madrid won their eighth European title. Valencia was considered a clear underdog.

29. 2022 – Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid

Venue: Stade de France

Vinicius Jr. scored the only goal from a Federico Valverde cross. Thibaut Courtois made multiple key saves and received a 9/10 rating from L’Equipe. UEFA was found primarily responsible for organizational and safety failures that caused disorder outside the stadium.

28. 2010 – Inter 2-0 Bayern Munich

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu

Diego Milito scored both goals—one an emphatic finish, the other a solo run. Wesley Sneijder assisted with the first goal. Franck Ribery missed the final due to suspension. Inter completed the treble.

27. 2023 – Manchester City 1-0 Inter

Venue: Ataturk Olympic Stadium

Rodri scored in the 68th minute. Federico Dimarco hit the crossbar. Ederson denied Romelu Lukaku with a point-blank save. It was Manchester City’s first Champions League title.

26. 2001 – Bayern Munich 1-1 Valencia (Bayern win 5-4 on penalties)

Venue: San Siro

Gaizka Mendieta scored a third-minute penalty. Santiago Canizares saved a penalty from Mehmet Scholl. Stefan Effenberg equalized from the spot. Oliver Kahn saved two penalties in the shootout.

25. 2020 – Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Bayern Munich

Venue: Estadio da Luz

Kingsley Coman scored just before the hour mark. The final was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first half featured multiple chances for both sides.

24. 1996 – Ajax 1-1 Juventus (Juventus win 4-2 on penalties)

Venue: Stadio Olimpico

Fabrizio Ravanelli scored in the 13th minute. Jari Litmanen equalized before halftime. Both goals stemmed from goalkeeping errors. Ajax were missing Frank Rijkaard (retired), Clarence Seedorf (transferred), Marc Overmars (injured), and Michael Reiziger (suspended).

23. 2019 – Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool

Venue: Wanda Metropolitano

Mohamed Salah scored a second-minute penalty. Divock Origi scored the second goal late in the match. Alisson made several saves to preserve the lead. Tottenham were playing in their first Champions League final.

22. 1993 – Marseille 1-0 AC Milan

Venue: Olympiastadion, Munich

Basile Boli scored just before halftime. Jean-Pierre Papin missed a second-half chance. Fabien Barthez made key saves. Marcel Desailly was instrumental in midfield and joined Milan after the final.

21. 2016 – Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Real win 5-3 on penalties)

Venue: San Siro

Sergio Ramos scored in the first half. Antoine Griezmann missed a penalty. Yannick Carrasco equalized. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning penalty.

20. 2007 – AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool

Venue: Olympic Stadium, Athens

Filippo Inzaghi scored twice—once via a deflection from an Andrea Pirlo free-kick, the second from a Kaka pass. Dirk Kuyt scored for Liverpool in the 89th minute.

19. 1998 – Juventus 0-1 Real Madrid

Venue: Amsterdam Arena

Predrag Mijatovic scored the winner. The match featured missed chances by Zidane, Davids, Raul, and Inzaghi. The pace was intense throughout.

18. 2024 – Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid

Venue: Wembley Stadium

Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, and Niclas Fullkrug had major chances in the first half. Fullkrug hit the post. Dani Carvajal scored in the 74th minute. Vinicius Jr. scored the second goal shortly afterward.

17. 1995 – Ajax 1-0 AC Milan

Venue: Ernst-Happel-Stadion

18-year-old Patrick Kluivert scored the only goal, assisted by Frank Rijkaard. Edwin van der Sar saved a volley from Marco Simone.

16. 2018 – Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool

Venue: NSC Olimpiyskiy, Kyiv

Karim Benzema opened the scoring when Loris Karius threw the ball at his leg. Sadio Mane equalized. Gareth Bale scored an overhead kick and a long-range strike that Karius mishandled. Karius was later diagnosed with a concussion caused by Sergio Ramos.

15. 2012 – Chelsea 1-1 Bayern Munich (Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties)

Venue: Allianz Arena

Thomas Muller scored in the 83rd minute. Didier Drogba equalized with a header. Petr Cech saved an extra-time penalty from Arjen Robben. Drogba converted the winning penalty.

14. 1999 – Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich

Venue: Camp Nou

Mario Basler scored in the sixth minute. Teddy Sheringham equalized in the 91st minute. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored the winner in the 93rd minute. Roy Keane and Paul Scholes were suspended.

13. 2013 – Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich

Venue: Wembley Stadium

Mario Mandzukic scored the opener. Ilkay Gundogan equalized with a penalty. Arjen Robben scored the winner in the 89th minute.

12. 2015 – Juventus 1-3 Barcelona

Venue: Olympiastadion, Berlin

Ivan Rakitic scored in the third minute. Alvaro Morata equalized. Luis Suarez and Neymar added goals. Gianluigi Buffon made a key save from Suarez before conceding.

11. 2014 – Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid (AET)

Venue: Estadio da Luz

Diego Godin scored for Atletico. Sergio Ramos equalized in the 93rd minute. Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored in extra time. Angel Di Maria played a key role in the comeback.

10. 2011 – Barcelona 3-1 Manchester United

Venue: Wembley Stadium

Pedro scored first. Wayne Rooney equalized. Lionel Messi and David Villa scored the second and third goals. Sir Alex Ferguson described Barcelona as “the best team I’ve faced.”

9. 1984 – Roma 1-1 Liverpool (Liverpool win 4-2 on penalties)

Venue: Stadio Olimpico

Phil Neal gave Liverpool the lead before Roberto Pruzzo equalized. The match went to penalties in Roma’s home stadium. Bruce Grobbelaar’s “spaghetti legs” antics distracted the Roma players. Liverpool won their fourth European Cup.

8. 2008 – Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea (Manchester United win 6-5 on penalties)

Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a header. Frank Lampard equalized. Didier Drogba was sent off. John Terry missed his penalty after slipping. Edwin van der Sar saved Nicolas Anelka’s final penalty.

7. 2017 – Juventus 1-4 Real Madrid

Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. Mario Mandzukic equalized with an overhead kick. Casemiro and Marco Asensio scored in the second half. Juan Cuadrado was sent off. Sergio Ramos was involved in the red card incident.

6. 2006 – Barcelona 2-1 Arsenal

Venue: Stade de France

Jens Lehmann was sent off after 18 minutes. Sol Campbell scored for Arsenal. Samuel Eto’o equalized. Juliano Belletti scored the winner. Henrik Larsson assisted both goals.

5. 1997 – Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Juventus

Venue: Olympiastadion, Munich

Karl-Heinz Riedle scored twice. Alessandro Del Piero pulled one back. Lars Ricken scored with a chip shortly after coming on. Paul Lambert marked Zinedine Zidane effectively.

4. 2002 – Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Real Madrid

Venue: Hampden Park

Raul scored first. Lucio equalized. Zinedine Zidane scored the winner with a left-footed volley before halftime. Iker Casillas replaced an injured Cesar and made key saves.

3. 2009 – Barcelona 2-0 Manchester United

Venue: Stadio Olimpico

Samuel Eto’o scored early. Lionel Messi added the second with a header. Cristiano Ronaldo had several speculative shots. Barcelona completed the treble.

2. 1994 – AC Milan 4-0 Barcelona

Venue: Olympic Stadium, Athens

Massaro, Savicevic, and Desailly scored. Savicevic’s lob came after Miguel Angel Nadal’s mistake. Fabio Capello called the performance “perfection.”

1. 2005 – AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties)

Venue: Ataturk Olympic Stadium

Paolo Maldini scored after 50 seconds. Hernan Crespo added two goals before halftime. Steven Gerrard, Vladimir Smicer, and Xabi Alonso scored within six minutes to level the game. Jerzy Dudek made a double save from Shevchenko in extra time and saved the decisive penalty in the shootout. Liverpool won their fifth European Cup.

On Friday night, June 6, 2025, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, the New York Yankees played the first game of their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. The game started well for the Yankees. In the first inning, shortstop Anthony Volpe hit a two-run home run to right field off Boston pitcher Walker Buehler. It was Volpe’s eighth home run of the season and helped the Yankees take an early lead.

Later in that same inning, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run homer to center field off Buehler. By the end of the first, the Yankees were up 5-0. In the second inning, the team added more runs and had the bases loaded when Volpe came up to bat again. On a 2-2 count, Buehler threw an 89-mile-per-hour changeup that hit Volpe directly on the left elbow. Volpe walked to first base, and another run scored, giving the Yankees a 7-0 lead.

At first, Volpe stayed in the game. He played the top of the third inning on defense, though no balls were hit to him. But before the fourth inning began, the Yankees took him out. Oswald Peraza replaced him at shortstop.

Tests Show No Serious Damage, but Swelling Keeps Volpe Out

After the game, the Yankees said that Volpe had a bruise on his left elbow. He was dealing with swelling, pain, and joint stiffness. The team sent him for both X-rays and a CT scan. The results were good news—there were no broken bones or structural damage.

Volpe spoke to reporters after the game and said, “I expect to be in there (Saturday). It’s how I was brought up in the game. You want to be available for the team.” He added that he felt optimistic once he knew the elbow was stable and he just needed to reduce the swelling.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was also hopeful but more cautious. He said, “A little stiff and sore, but hopefully nothing that keeps him out for very long.” He explained that the medical staff thought an extra day of rest and treatment would help. Boone said, “Strength, everything’s good. He’s got pretty good-sized swelling in there still.”

Although Volpe wanted to play the next day, the Yankees kept him out of the starting lineup on Saturday. Peraza started at shortstop again.

Volpe Appears Late Saturday, But Yankees Fall

Even though Volpe did not start on Saturday, he still made a late appearance. In the bottom of the eighth inning, he came in as a pinch runner for DJ LeMahieu. He stayed in the game to play shortstop in the top of the ninth. The Yankees lost that game 10-7.

Sunday Return: Volpe Starts, Yankees Lose Series Finale

On Sunday, June 8, Volpe returned to the starting lineup, playing with added elbow protection. He went 2-for-5 with a double, showing no lingering issues from the injury.

Despite two home runs by Aaron Judge and a solid offensive showing, the Yankees’ pitching faltered. Starter Carlos Rodón gave up five runs, and the bullpen couldn’t contain the Red Sox in a game that ended 11–7 in Boston’s favor. The Red Sox took the series, 2–1.

Volpe’s Season Stats and Role on the Team

Before the injury, Volpe had played in 60 games this season. His batting average was .241. He had an on-base percentage of .321 and a slugging percentage of .429. He had hit eight home runs, driven in 37 runs, and stolen seven bases. He also improved his plate discipline, with a 10% walk rate and a 20.7% chase rate. His average exit velocity was 90.7 mph, and his hard-hit rate was 46.3%.

Volpe is known for staying in the lineup. Last season, he played in 160 out of 162 games. The year before, as a rookie, he played in 159 games. For him, missing even one game is unusual.

On the Red Sox side, Jazz Chisholm Jr., who hit a three-run home run on Friday, was not in the lineup on Saturday. Pablo Reyes played third base in that game instead. The reason for Chisholm’s absence was not given.

The New York Yankees are preparing for an updated infield alignment as they continue their push in the American League East, where they currently lead by 5.5 games. As early as Tuesday night, DJ LeMahieu is expected to return to second base, his natural position. At the same time, Jazz Chisholm Jr., who has been recovering from an oblique injury suffered in late April, is set to be activated and take over at third base.

Chisholm usually plays second base, but because that spot is now filled by LeMahieu, the team has moved him to third. Reports mention that Chisholm did not favor this switch, although the Yankees are proceeding with the change due to roster needs. Manager Aaron Boone appears determined to keep LeMahieu in the lineup, and the team still supports Chisholm despite his tendency to strike out.

This position adjustment is the result of the Yankees’ infield depth. Without clear space at second base and with Chisholm ready to return, the move to third was the only available option.

Brandon Lowe Mentioned as a Trade Target

While adjusting their current roster, the Yankees are also being linked to possible trades. ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggested that the Yankees should consider trading for Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe before the July 31 trade deadline.

Lowe was an All-Star in 2019. This season, he is hitting .251 with 11 home runs, 31 RBIs, and a .725 OPS, which are solid numbers, especially on a Tampa Bay team that has struggled to stay consistent and is currently 30–29. However, Passan pointed out that Lowe has not played third base this year and has only started twice as a designated hitter. He no longer plays outfield, making him a second-base-only player right now.

Because of this, adding Lowe would create a conflict. LeMahieu is back at second, and Chisholm is already moving positions to make room. Unlike Chisholm and LeMahieu, Lowe has never played third base. If the Yankees did trade for him, it would require either benching LeMahieu or changing the lineup again.

Another issue is Lowe’s track record at Yankee Stadium. He has played 39 games there and has a .175 batting average with eight home runs and a .655 OPS. While Passan mentioned that his left-handed swing might benefit from the stadium’s short right-field porch, the numbers don’t support that yet.

There is also a financial factor. Lowe turns 31 on July 6 and has a club option worth $11.5 million for 2026. Compared to other possible trade targets, Lowe may not be a cost-effective choice, especially for a team that doesn’t have a clear position open for him. Unless there are more injuries or the Yankees decide to restructure the roster again, this trade seems unlikely for now.

Mike Tauchman Linked to Yankees Again

Alongside Lowe, former Yankee outfielder Mike Tauchman has also been mentioned in trade discussions. Tauchman is currently with the Chicago White Sox, a team that holds an 18–41 record and is expected to begin trading players as they look toward 2026.

Tauchman had a strong season with the Yankees in 2019, hitting 13 home runs and earning 3.9 bWAR in 296 plate appearances. Now with the White Sox, Tauchman is performing well in limited action. In 53 plate appearances, he’s hitting .372 with two home runs, four doubles, one triple, and a 1.132 OPS. On Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, he added two hits, including a solo home run.

Even with this production, bringing Tauchman back might not be possible. The Yankees do not have an open spot in the outfield unless Jasson Domínguez’s thumb injury, suffered in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, turns out to be more serious than expected.

Also, Giancarlo Stanton no longer plays in the outfield. He is now a full-time designated hitter. This limits the team’s flexibility to rotate outfielders and give them partial days off. Consequently, the Yankees are unlikely to carry five outfielders on the active roster.

If the team does look to make a move, they may prefer a utility player who can play both infield and outfield when needed. That type of player would replace the injured Oswaldo Cabrera. Right now, Tauchman’s return seems unlikely unless the roster changes due to injury or other trades.

The Yankees finished their nine-game West Coast road trip with a solid 7-3 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night. However, the victory came at a cost. Two key players, outfielder Jasson Domínguez and closer Luke Weaver suffered injuries that will need further evaluation once the team returns to New York.

Domínguez left the game with a thumb injury after stealing second base, and Weaver never made it onto the mound in the ninth inning due to a sudden hamstring issue. While the team avoided being swept in the series, these two injuries became the main story by the end of the night.

Domínguez Jammed His Left Thumb During a Headfirst Slide

Jasson Domínguez, who started in left field, injured his left thumb during a stolen base attempt in the top of the fifth inning. Facing pitcher Anthony Banda with no outs and Anthony Volpe at the plate, Domínguez reached base on a walk. He then attempted to steal second base and slid in headfirst. While the steal was successful, he jammed his thumb on the base during the slide.

Domínguez remained in the game immediately after the injury and scored later in the inning on a one-out RBI single by DJ LeMahieu. However, when his turn in the batting order came around again in the sixth inning, he was replaced by pinch-hitter Cody Bellinger.

After the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters, “He couldn’t really swing. It was serious enough for him to come out of the game.”

The team diagnosed the injury as a left thumb contusion, and Domínguez is expected to undergo further testing in New York on Monday, during the team’s off-day.

Speaking to the media after the game, Domínguez said,“I don’t think there’s much concern about it. We’re going to see [Monday] how it feels. Right now, I think there is nothing to worry about. Right now, I’m feeling better already.”

At the time he left the game, Domínguez had gone 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. The RBI came earlier in the game and contributed to the Yankees’ overall offense. On the season, Domínguez is batting .247 with a .766 OPS through 49 games.

An image circulated on social media after the game showed Domínguez sliding into second base with his left hand extended, without any protective gear. Domínguez confirmed he was wearing a protective mitt on his right hand, not his injured left, and said he may consider wearing one on both hands in the future.

Weaver Pulled from Ninth Inning Appearance Due to Hamstring Tightness

Yankees manager Aaron Boone had planned to use Luke Weaver to close out the game in the ninth inning, with New York holding a four-run lead. However, shortly after completing his warm-up routine in the bullpen, Weaver felt something in the middle of his right hamstring during a stretch and informed the coaching staff.

Boone said, “He had finished warming up and then when he went to stretch felt something in the middle of his hammy, so we had to kind of make a switch on the fly.”

Consequently, Tim Hill, who had warmed up earlier, was called in to pitch the ninth. Hill retired the side in order and recorded the final three outs of the game.

Boone stated that he was originally planning to bring Weaver in for a four-out save and that the discomfort was enough to remove him from consideration. “It was enough to take him out,” Boone said.“We’ll see what we have when we get home.”

Weaver has been a key contributor to the Yankees’ bullpen. He has posted a 1.05 ERA and 0.701 WHIP over 25 2/3 innings, with 8 saves in 9 chances. He began the year in a setup role behind Devin Williams but has been closing games since regaining the role in September of last season, including during the postseason.

Weaver underwent an MRI and is expected to miss four to six weeks with a hamstring strain.

Yankees Close Out Road Trip with a Strong Performance

Despite the injuries, the Yankees secured a much-needed win to close out their road trip. Ryan Yarbrough provided a steady performance on the mound, and DJ LeMahieu recorded his first four-hit game since 2021, going 4-for-5 with an RBI.

With the win, the Yankees avoided being swept in a series for the first time this season.

The team now returns to New York for a day off before opening their next series. They are also expecting to activate Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the injured list on Tuesday after he missed approximately one month with a strained oblique.

While the result in Los Angeles was a positive one, the statuses of Jasson Domínguez and Luke Weaver will be closely monitored in the coming days. Both players are scheduled for evaluation on Monday in New York.