380 million people tune in each year to watch the top European football teams battle it out for the champions league title. This year was no different as millions of people tuned in to watch Real Madrid and Liverpool battle over the Champions League in Paris. The big question is which of these finals is the most memorable? Ticket Compare gathered data from YouTube to rank all these finals and answer that very question!
10. Real Madrid 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen 2002 (2.3 Million Views)
This final witnessed one of the best Champions League final goals of all time, so it was no surprise that it ranked in the top 10. A rogue cross from Roberto Carlos is half-volleyed into the top corner by none other than Zidane to give Madrid the win.
9. Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool 2018 (2.4 Million Views)
The last time Real Madrid met Liverpool, it was a similar result, but a very different game. An early Mohamed Salah shoulder injury and two horrific mistakes from Loris Karius made the game way too easy for the Spanish giants.
8. Inter Milan 2-0 Bayern Munich 2010 (3.2 Million Views)
Seria A champions Inter Milan went head to head with Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich in a gruelling battle for the Champions League trophy that saw José Mourinho’s Italian side complete their treble by winning the game 2-0.
7. Manchester United (6-5p) Chelsea 2008 (3.3 Million Views)
This was the very first Champions League final to feature two English teams, and it did not disappoint. A 1-1 draw that went all the way to penalties saw Chelsea captain John Terry slip, hit the bar and hand the trophy over to Manchester United.
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6. Real Madrid 4-1 Juventus 2017 (3.6 Million Views)
A Ronaldo brace, as well as goals from Casemiro and Asensio, put Real Madrid 3 goals ahead as they win their second Champions League Trophy in a row.
5. Chelsea (4-3p) Bayern Munich 2012 (4.7 Million Views)
In 2021, English side Chelsea FC faced German side FC Bayern Munich on their home turf, The Allianz Arena. The game saw a last-minute goal, a penalty save from Petr Čech in extra time and an electric end to the game with penalties. The game ended in favour of the underdogs Chelsea winning their first ever Champions League Trophy.
4. Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur 2019 (4.9 Million Views)
This was the second time two English teams featured in the Champions League final. Liverpool looking for their first major trophy under manager Jürgen Klopp and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. looking for their first Champions League. It ends 2-0 to the favourites, Liverpool, with an early penalty decision and a late goal from Divock Origi.
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3. Barcelona 3-1 Juventus 2015 (5.2 Million Views)
Juventus came at Barcelona with full force, but even after Morata’s equaliser, they were unable to match the talent in the Spanish side which featured the likes of Messi, Suarez and Neymar.
2. Barcelona 2-1 Arsenal 2006 (6.4 Million Views)
A great matchup featuring an all time great Arsenal team led by Thierry Henry and a talent heavy Barcelona side. An early red card to the Arsenal keeper was enough to give Barcelona the edge in a tight game that ended 2-1 for the Spanish side.
1. Liverpool (3-2p) Milan 2005 (7.7 Million Views)
Number one on our list had to be one of the greatest Champions League finals of all time and arguably one of the greatest nights in football history! Liverpool completes a near-impossible comeback after trailing 0-3 against the Italian giant. Full time ends 3-3 and the game goes to penalties where Liverpool ends up beating A.C. Milan 3–2.
