Top 5 Champions League managers of all time

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Let’s check out some of the legendary coaches who have won the UCL title more than once.

The UEFA Champions League is undoubtedly the most prestigious club competition in the world. It features the best teams from different leagues in Europe competing for the ultimate prize. However, the managers who lead their teams to glory are often the unsung heroes of these triumphs. In this article, we take a look at the top 5 Champions League managers of all time.

Ottmar Hitzfeld

Ottmar Hitzfeld is one of the most successful managers in Champions League history. He won the competition twice, first with Borussia Dortmund in 1997 and then with Bayern Munich in 2001. Hitzfeld is widely considered as one of the greatest managers in the Bundesliga history.

Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho is one of the most charismatic and controversial managers in football history. He won the Champions League twice, first with Porto in 2004 and then with Inter Milan in 2010. Mourinho’s teams are often characterized by their defensive solidity and tactical discipline.

Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola is widely regarded as one of the best managers in football history. He won the Champions League twice with Barcelona, first in 2009 and then in 2011. He also reached the final with Manchester City in 2021. Guardiola’s teams are known for their possession-based football and high pressing.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most successful managers in football history. He won the Champions League twice, first with Manchester United in 1999 and then in 2008. He also reached the final twice more with Manchester United in 2009 and 2011. Ferguson was known for his man-management skills and ability to build successful teams over many years.

Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti is the most successful manager in Champions League history. He won the competition four times, twice with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007, and twice with Real Madrid in 2014 and 2022. He also reached the final with AC Milan in 2005, where his side were beaten by Liverpool in one of the competition’s craziest comebacks.