The UEFA Champions League, sometimes abbreviated as C1 and formerly known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup (from its creation in 1955 until 1992 ), is an annual football competition organized by the Union des European football associations (UEFA) and bringing together the best clubs from the European continent 1 . It is the most prestigious interclub football competition in Europe ahead of the Europa League .

The winner of the competition is automatically qualified for the next edition. He also participates in the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup .

Three-time defending champion Real Madrid are the most successful club in the history of the competition with thirteen victories