What is the best UEFA Champions League season of all time?

From miraculous comebacks to dominant displays that crushed all opposition, the Champions League has produced some of football's most unforgettable seasons. Which stands as the greatest of all time?

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1998/99 – Man Utd

Manchester United's treble-winning campaign culminated in the iconic injury-time comeback against Bayern Munich in Barcelona.

2

2004/05 – Liverpool

Liverpool's miraculous run ended with the "Miracle of Istanbul" — overcoming a 3-0 deficit against AC Milan to win on penalties.

3

2008/09 – Barcelona

Pep Guardiola's debut season saw Barcelona play scintillating football and dismantle Manchester United 2-0 in the Rome final.

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2011/12 – Chelsea

Chelsea's improbable campaign peaked when they defended heroically and beat Bayern Munich on penalties in their own Allianz Arena.

5

2013/14 – Real Madrid

Real Madrid ended a 12-year drought to claim "La Decima" by beating city rivals Atletico Madrid in dramatic extra time in Lisbon.

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2014/15 – Barcelona

Barcelona's second treble under Luis Enrique featured Messi, Suárez, and Neymar at their peak, culminating in a 3-1 win over Juventus.

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2015/16 – Real Madrid

Real Madrid defeated city rivals Atletico Madrid again in a tense final decided by penalties in Milan.

8

2018/19 – Liverpool

Liverpool survived a stunning Messi brace in the semis before defeating Tottenham in a tight Madrid final to claim the trophy.

9

2019/20 – Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich's 8-2 thrashing of Barcelona and flawless COVID-bubble campaign ended with a dominant win over PSG in Lisbon.

10

2021/22 – Real Madrid

Real Madrid's campaign became legendary for their three consecutive comeback wins against PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester City.

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2022/23 – Man City

Manchester City completed a historic treble under Pep Guardiola, defeating Inter Milan in Istanbul in a composed final.

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2007/08 – Man Utd

Manchester United beat Chelsea in a dramatic all-English final in Moscow, with Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his powers.