Have Atletico Madrid ever won the UEFA Champions League? History, record of Spanish side in UCL
Atletico Madrid have been a giant of Spanish football during their storied history, but have they ever won Europe's elite competition, the UEFA Champions League?
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Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking disappointment in the UEFA Champions League in 2024/25 as they exited the competition at the hands of Real Madrid. A controversial penalty shootout at the end of a 2-2 aggregate draw saw the holders progress to the quarterfinals at Atletico's expense . It meant further disappointment in Europe's top competition for Atleti and Diego Simeone, who have been mainstays of the tournament in recent seasons and produced some memorable moments when it comes to the knockout phase.
The Sporting News takes a look at Atleti's history in the Champions League, along with the all-time winners of the competition, as they aim for better fortune this season against Barcelona in the quarterfinals. MORE: How Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid played out in first leg Have Atletico Madrid ever won the UEFA Champions League?
Despite reaching the final twice, Atletico Madrid have never won the UEFA Champions League. They reached the final in both 2013/14 and 2015/16 and were beaten by Real Madrid on both occasions. In a thrilling Champions League final in Lisbon in 2014, Real Madrid clinched their 10th European Cup — a feat the club refers to as "La Decima" ("The 10th").
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