How many times have Liverpool won the Champions League?

Liverpool are the most successful English club in European competition with their total number of titles increased by one during Jurgen Klopp's tenure at Anfield. The German etched his name into the club's history when his side beat Spurs 2-0 in Madrid in 2019 to lift the sixth European title in Liverpool's decorated history.

Manchester United have three titles while Chelsea have three but Liverpool are the undisputed English kings of Europe.

How many times have Liverpool won the Champions League?

Much like the First Division transitioning into the Premier League, the Champions League was once the European Cup.

Liverpool won the European Cup four times and in the current Champions League format, they have been successful twice. In total, they have six major European titles.

Note: This does not include UEFA Cup (Europa League) victories. Since the UEFA Cup became the Europa League, the Reds have not won the competition.

The six times Liverpool won the European Cup/Champions League

1. 1967/77 
2. 1977/78 
3. 1980/81 
4. 1983/84 
5. 2004/05 
6. 2018/19

Who are the managers who guided Liverpool to European glory?

Bob Paisley is the most decorated Liverpool manager in European competition of all time. The legendary coach won three titles between 1977 and 1981 to transform the Reds from an exiting club to one of the biggest in the world.

Joe Fagan won the European Cup in his first season as Liverpool manager while Rafa Benitez goes down in history as the man who oversaw the Miracle of Istanbul. When his side came back from 3-0 against AC Milan to win the game on penalties, even the typically stoic Benitez was emotional.

And then there was Jurgen Klopp. The German almost won the Champions League in 2013 with Borussia Dortmund. Despite losing the finals of the League Cup, Europa League and Champions League in his first couple of seasons at Anfield, Klopp endured and guided Liverpool to their sixth European title in 2019.

Like Paisley, Fagan and Benitez, not to mention Bill Shankly and Gerard Houllier who lifted the UEFA Cup, Klopp will be forever remembered as one of the club's great managers.

The first time Liverpool FC were Kings of Europe (1976/1977)

The 1976-1977 season saw Liverpool clinch their first European Cup, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach in the final held in Rome. This victory was not just about winning a trophy; it was a declaration of Liverpool's emergence as a European powerhouse. Key players like Kevin Keegan, Ray Clemence, and Tommy Smith played pivotal roles, while Bob Paisley's tactical genius guided the Reds to their inaugural European glory.

Bob Paisley transforms Liverpool into European heavyweights (1977/1984)

Under Bob Paisley's stewardship, Liverpool enjoyed a golden era in European football, amassing three more Champions League titles in 1978, 1981, and 1984.

This period was marked by remarkable victories, including back-to-back wins against Club Brugge and Real Madrid, culminating in a triumphant victory over Roma in their own stadium in 1984.

Paisley's Liverpool became synonymous with European success, setting records and establishing a legacy of excellence.

The Miracle of Istanbul (2005)

After a 21-year hiatus from European glory, Liverpool staged one of the most remarkable comebacks in football history in the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan. Trailing 3-0 at halftime, the Reds fought back to level the score, eventually triumphing in a nail-biting penalty shootout. This victory, known as the "Miracle of Istanbul," underscored Liverpool's never-say-die attitude and marked a new chapter in their European saga.

Madrid 2019

The most recent highlight of Liverpool's Champions League journey came in 2019 under the management of Jürgen Klopp. After an impressive campaign that included a sensational comeback against Barcelona in the semi-finals, Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the final held in Madrid. This victory not only secured Klopp's first Champions League title with Liverpool but also reaffirmed the club's status as a European heavyweight.

Contemplating Liverpool’s Champions League Future

As we look to the future, questions linger about Liverpool's trajectory in the Champions League post-Jürgen Klopp. However, the club's rich history in the competition, combined with its culture of perseverance and excellence, suggests that Liverpool will continue to be a formidable presence in European football.

The Reds are European royalty, and their journey in the Champions League is far from over, with expectations of more titles to be added to their trophy cabinet in the future.