Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid Founded: 6 Mar 1902

Real Madrid CF

Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (since 1 June 2021). 15-time UCL winners with recent title won 1 June 2024. Attacking synergy led by Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr.

15
UCL Titles
€1.36B
Squad Value
#2
UEFA Rank
Foundation Date:6 March 1902
Primary Formation:4-3-3 Hybrid
Latest Title Date:1 June 2024 (Wembley)
Stadium:Santiago Bernabéu (Opened 1947)
Etihad Stadium Match Atmosphere Founded: 16 Apr 1894

Manchester City FC

Head Coach: Pep Guardiola (since 1 July 2016). European Champions on 10 June 2023. Characterized by high positional control and Erling Haaland's finishing.

1
UCL Title
€1.26B
Squad Value
#1
UEFA Rank
Foundation Date:16 April 1894
Primary Formation:3-2-4-1 Inverted
Trophy Victory Date:10 June 2023 (Istanbul)
Stadium:Etihad Stadium (Opened 2003)
Allianz Arena illuminated in Munich Founded: 27 Feb 1900

FC Bayern München

Head Coach: Vincent Kompany (since 1 July 2024). 6-time UCL champions (latest: 23 August 2020). High-octane pressing structure centered on Harry Kane.

6
UCL Titles
€940M
Squad Value
#3
UEFA Rank
Foundation Date:27 February 1900
Primary Formation:4-2-3-1 Pressing
Latest Title Date:23 August 2020 (Lisbon)
Stadium:Allianz Arena (Opened 2005)
Anfield Stadium Pitch View Founded: 3 Jun 1892

Liverpool FC

Head Coach: Arne Slot (since 1 June 2024). 6-time UCL winners (latest: 1 June 2019). Finished as #1 Seed (21 pts) in the 2024/25 Swiss phase on 29 January 2025.

6
UCL Titles
€968M
Squad Value
#5
UEFA Rank
Foundation Date:3 June 1892
Primary Formation:4-2-3-1 Direct Control
Latest Title Date:1 June 2019 (Madrid)
Stadium:Anfield (Opened 1884)
San Siro Football Arena in Milan Founded: 9 Mar 1908

FC Internazionale Milano

Head Coach: Simone Inzaghi (since 3 June 2021). 3-time UCL champions (1964, 1965, 22 May 2010). Italy's finest 3-5-2 system conceding only 5 goals across 8 matchdays.

3
UCL Titles
€672M
Squad Value
#7
UEFA Rank
Foundation Date:9 March 1908
Primary Formation:3-5-2 Overload
Latest Title Date:22 May 2010 (Madrid)
Stadium:San Siro (Opened 1926)
Camp Nou and Barcelona Football Culture Founded: 29 Nov 1899

FC Barcelona

Head Coach: Hansi Flick (since 29 May 2024). 5-time European champions (1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 6 June 2015). High-line trap and lethal finishing from Yamal and Lewandowski.

5
UCL Titles
€944M
Squad Value
#9
UEFA Rank
Foundation Date:29 November 1899
Primary Formation:4-2-3-1 High Line
Latest Title Date:6 June 2015 (Berlin)
Stadium:Spotify Camp Nou (Opened 1957)