The most wins of the Champions League (formerly European Cup) by a country is 12 and was first achieved by Spain between 1956 and 2009. It was equalled by Italy who have won 12 titles between 1963 and 2010.

Only two Spanish clubs have won the Champions League, Real Madrid have won it 9 times and Barcelona have won three times. In contrast three Serie A clubs have triumphed. AC Milan have won the title 7 times, Inter have won it three times and Juventus have won it twice.