Top UCL Finalists in the Last 10 Years: Real Madrid Dominate, Liverpool Close Behind
In the past decade, the European Champions League (UEFA Champions League), the pinnacle of European football, has witnessed the ups and downs of countless giants. To measure a team's dominance on the UEFA Champions League stage, the number of times it has reached the final is undoubtedly a very convincing indicator. According to statistics from the past decade, Real Madrid topped the list with five appearances in the UEFA Champions League final, showing the absolute dominance of the "King of the Champions League". Following closely behind is the Premier League giant Liverpool, which has reached the final three times and has become the most outstanding team outside of La Liga during this period.
Real Madrid: The well-deserved Champions League hegemon
From 2014 to 2024, Real Madrid has reached the Champions League final five times and won four of them (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), with the only defeat occurring after 2022. This team not only continues the myth of "Champions League DNA", but also created the feat of three consecutive Champions League titles during Zidane's coaching, becoming the most dazzling existence in the history of the Champions League in modern times.
Liverpool: The representative of the revival of the Klopp era
Since Klopp took office, Liverpool's European performance has continued to improve. Since reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 2018, the Reds have advanced to the final three times (2018, 2019, 2022), and won the Champions League in 2019, winning the sixth championship in team history. Although it has also experienced defeats during this period (losing to Real Madrid in 2018 and losing to Real Madrid again in 2022), its stable competitiveness is admirable.
Performance of other teams
In addition to Real Madrid and Liverpool, the performance of other traditional giants is also worth paying attention to:
Manchester City: reached the final twice (2021, 2023), and won the Big Ear Cup for the first time in 2023.
Bayern Munich: Won the championship in 2020. Although it only reached the final once, its stable performance in the quarterfinals still reflects its strength.
Juventus: Reached the final twice in 2015 and 2017, but missed the championship both times.
Chelsea: Winning the championship in 2021 was their only final trip in the past decade, but they finally won the championship.
Paris Saint-Germain: Reached the Champions League final for the first time in 2020, but unfortunately lost to Bayern and still failed to realize their dream.
The Champions League has entered a new stage of heroes rising together
In the past decade, although Real Madrid is still the biggest winner of the Champions League, we have also seen the rise of more "newcomers". Clubs supported by consortiums such as Manchester City and Paris have gradually broken the traditional pattern, and old strong teams such as Bayern, Liverpool, and Chelsea have also continuously adjusted their lineups to reshape their glory. The competition in the Champions League is becoming increasingly fierce.
Conclusion
The Champions League is not only a symbol of glory, but also a contest of wisdom and will. From Real Madrid's dominance to Liverpool's road to reconstruction, every final journey is a legend worth remembering. In the next ten years, which team will continue to write glory? Let's wait and see.