Real Madrid took a significant step toward the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate lead over Atletico Madrid after their first-leg victory on Tuesday night. But beyond their advantage in the tie, Los Blancos also reached a major milestone in European football history.
A Historic Victory for Real Madrid
Tuesday’s win was Real Madrid’s 300th victory in the European Cup/Champions League, making them the first club ever to reach that remarkable number.
This was their 498th match in the competition (excluding qualifiers), and their record now stands at:
✅ 300 Wins
⚖️ 85 Draws
❌ 113 Losses
The next closest team in terms of wins is Bayern Munich, with 237 victories—a distant second compared to Madrid’s dominant record.
Madrid’s Unmatched European Legacy
Real Madrid’s dominance in Europe has been built over 70 years, starting with their five consecutive European Cup triumphs between 1955 and 1960. Back then, teams only needed to win seven matches to lift the trophy.
However, with the modern Champions League format, teams must play more matches than ever before, increasing the number of victories required to win the competition. Madrid has taken full advantage of this structure.
Sustained Excellence Over the Last 15 Years
Since 2010, Real Madrid has consistently been one of the top teams in Europe:
- 12 Champions League semi-final appearances in 14 seasons (2010-2024)
- 15 Champions League/European Cup trophies overall (a record)
- 8 Champions League titles in the 21st century alone—more than AC Milan’s total tally (7), the second-most successful club in the competition’s history
This historic consistency has allowed Madrid to cement their place as the most dominant club in Champions League history.
One Step Away from the Quarter-Finals
Real Madrid’s 2-1 lead over Atletico Madrid puts them in a strong position to advance to yet another Champions League quarter-final. However, they still have to navigate a difficult second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium next Wednesday.
Should Madrid progress, they will take another step toward winning a record-extending 16th Champions League title and further solidifying their status as the greatest club in European football history.
