The changes of the Champions League teams: from the five consecutive championships of Real Madrid to the six championships of Liverpool, from the treble of Bayern to the first championship of Chelsea

The European Champions League (Champions League for short) is the highest level club event in European football, attracting hundreds of millions of fans around the world every year. In the history of the Champions League, there are many legendary teams and players who have created brilliant records and unforgettable stories with their performances. This article will review the previous Champions League teams,

The European Champions League (Champions League for short) is the highest level club event in European football, attracting hundreds of millions of fans around the world every year. In the history of the Champions League, there are many legendary teams and players who have created brilliant records and unforgettable stories with their performances. This article will review the previous Champions League teams, as well as their achievements and characteristics.

The predecessor of the Champions League is the European Cup, which began in 1955. Only 16 teams participated in the first European Champions League, and only the national league champions were eligible to participate. The champion of the first European Champions League was Real Madrid of Spain (Real Madrid for short), who defeated Lance of France 4-3 in the final. Since then, Real Madrid has opened the hegemony of the Champions League, winning the championship for five consecutive times and becoming the only team that has won the championship for five consecutive times in the history of the Champions League. Real Madrid's five consecutive championship teams are represented by the Spanish national team in Franco's era and the legendary Argentine striker Di Stefano. Their attacking football style is amazing.

Real Madrid's five consecutive titles ended in 1961, when they lost to Benfica of Portugal in the final. Benfica are also the traditional giants in the Champions League. They won the championship for two consecutive times in 1961 and 1962. The final in 1962 turned against Real Madrid 5-3, showing their strong strength. Benfica's two consecutive championships were led by Portugal's Golden Globe winner Eusebio, who was known as the "Panther" and was one of the best forwards in Europe at that time.

After Benfica's two consecutive championships, the champion teams of the Champions League began to diversify, including Inter Milan of Italy, Manchester United of England, Ajax of the Netherlands, Bayern Munich of Germany and other teams. Among them, Ajax and Bayern have both achieved the feat of three consecutive championships, winning three consecutive championships in 1971-1973 and 1974-1976 respectively. Ajax's three consecutive championship teams are centered on the Dutch "flying wing" Cruyff. Their football philosophy of "all attack and all defense" has influenced many later teams. Bayern's third consecutive championship team is represented by Germany's "big gun" Muller, whose defensive and counter attacking football tactics make their opponents helpless.

After Bayern's three consecutive championships, new changes have taken place in the Champions League champions, including Liverpool in England, Stoia in Romania and Red Star Belgrade in Yugoslavia. Among them, Liverpool is another traditional big team in the Champions League. They won four championships in 1977-1984, including two successive championships in 1977 and 1978. Liverpool's quadruple champion team is led by England's "iron midfielder" Gerrard, whose team spirit and combat effectiveness are admirable.

The changes of the Champions League teams reflect the development and competition of European football. Each champion team has its own characteristics and style, and they have left a strong mark on the history of the Champions League. Who will win the Champions League this season? Is it to continue the traditional giants, or new dark horses? Let's wait and see.

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