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Questions and Answers
Which team has won the most Champions League titles?
Which team has won the most Champions League titles?
- AC Milan
- Real Madrid (correct)
- Bayern Munich
- Barcelona
Who has made the most appearances in the Champions League?
Who has made the most appearances in the Champions League?
- Xavi Hernández
- Iker Casillas (correct)
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lionel Messi
Who is the top scorer in the Champions League?
Who is the top scorer in the Champions League?
- Karim Benzema
- Robert Lewandowski
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo (correct)
Which team has the most wins in the Champions League?
Which team has the most wins in the Champions League?
Who has scored the second-most goals in the Champions League?
Who has scored the second-most goals in the Champions League?
What happens if the score is level after the two legs of a tie in the knockout phase?
What happens if the score is level after the two legs of a tie in the knockout phase?
When is the final of the Champions League typically played?
When is the final of the Champions League typically played?
What is the first stage of the knockout phase?
What is the first stage of the knockout phase?
How does the away goals rule work in the knockout phase?
How does the away goals rule work in the knockout phase?
How many legs are played in each tie of the knockout phase?
How many legs are played in each tie of the knockout phase?
Study Notes
Champions League Record Holders
Most Titles Won
- Real Madrid: 13 titles (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- AC Milan: 7 titles (1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007)
Most Appearances
- Iker Casillas: 177 appearances
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 176 appearances
- Xavi Hernández: 151 appearances
- Lionel Messi: 149 appearances
- Raúl González: 142 appearances
Top Scorers
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 134 goals
- Lionel Messi: 120 goals
- Robert Lewandowski: 73 goals
- Karim Benzema: 67 goals
- Raúl González: 66 goals
Most Wins
- Real Madrid: 234 wins
- Bayern Munich: 184 wins
- Barcelona: 183 wins
- Manchester United: 164 wins
- Liverpool: 157 wins
Champions League Record Holders
Most Titles Won
- Real Madrid holds the record for the most Champions League titles with 13 wins, including victories in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
- AC Milan is second on the list with 7 titles, won in 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, and 2007.
Most Appearances
- Iker Casillas has made the most appearances in the Champions League with 177 games played.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has made 176 appearances, followed by Xavi Hernández with 151 appearances.
- Lionel Messi has played in 149 Champions League games, and Raúl González has made 142 appearances.
Top Scorers
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in the Champions League with 134 goals.
- Lionel Messi has scored 120 goals, while Robert Lewandowski has scored 73 goals.
- Karim Benzema has scored 67 goals, and Raúl González has scored 66 goals.
Most Wins
- Real Madrid has the most wins in the Champions League with 234 victories.
- Bayern Munich has 184 wins, followed by Barcelona with 183 wins.
- Manchester United has won 164 games, and Liverpool has won 157 games.
Knockout Phase
Format
- Single-elimination tournament with each tie played over two legs (home and away)
- Team scoring most goals over two legs advances to next round
- If score is level after two legs, match goes to extra time and then penalty shootout if necessary
Rounds
- Round of 16: first leg in February, second leg in March
- Quarter-finals: first leg in April, second leg in April
- Semi-finals: first leg in May, second leg in May
- Final: in May at a neutral venue
Tiebreakers
- Away goals rule: team scoring more away goals advances if score is level after two legs
- If away goals are also level, match goes to extra time and then penalty shootout if necessary
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Test your knowledge of the Champions League's most successful teams and players, including title holders, most appearances, and top scorers.
