The 5 longest winning streaks in Champions League history

Which teams have dominated the Champions League with the longest winning runs?

The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club football, and every season the world’s top teams compete for the prestigious trophy. Winning the Champions League requires a great deal of skill, teamwork, and strategy, and few teams have managed to put together a winning streak that lasts for more than a few games. In this article, we take a look at the five longest winning streaks in Champions League history.

5- Barcelona 2002-2003 (9 games)

In the 2002-2003 season, Barcelona put together an impressive run of nine consecutive victories in the Champions League. Under the guidance of Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, Barcelona’s squad was loaded with talented players such as Xavi, Carlos Puyol, and Ronaldinho. However, despite their impressive run, Barcelona was eliminated from the competition in the quarterfinals by Juventus.

4- Barcelona 2014-2015 (9 games)

Barcelona’s 2014-2015 campaign saw them win their fifth Champions League title in impressive fashion, thanks in part to a nine-game winning streak in the competition. Under the leadership of coach Luis Enrique, Barcelona’s star-studded lineup consisting of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suarez dominated their opponents, scoring 28 goals and conceding just five. They eventually went on to lift the trophy after beating Juventus 3-1 in the final.

3- Real Madrid 2013-2015 (10 games)

Real Madrid is one of the most successful clubs in Champions League history, having won the competition a record 13 times. Between 2013 and 2015, Real Madrid put together an impressive run of ten consecutive victories in the competition. During this time, they won their tenth Champions League title, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading their in-form attacking line.

2- Bayern Munich 2013 (10 games)

The 2012-2013 season saw Bayern Munich dominate the competition, winning ten of their games en route to lifting the Champions League trophy. The team, coached by Jupp Heynckes, had an incredibly strong squad featuring players such as Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, and Philipp Lahm. Bayern Munich scored 30 goals and conceded just four in their ten-game winning streak, culminating in a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final.

1- Bayern Munich 2019-2020 (15 games)

The longest winning streak in Champions League history belongs to Bayern Munich, who won all of their games during the 2019-2020 campaign. Under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, Bayern Munich was a dominant force in the competition, scoring an incredible 43 goals in their 11 consecutive wins. Their winning streak included a crushing 8-2 victory over Barcelona in the quarterfinals and a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final. Following Flick’s departure, the team continued their winning streak the next season under Julian Nagelsmann, registering 15 consecutive victories in the competition.