The UEFA Champions League is arguably the most entertaining competition in soccer. Every year, the biggest and brightest European giants compete, entertain fans with their ability to pass, build, and score. Champions League aspirants Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich have been flagbearers of eye-catching gameplay this season, and we expect to see plenty more as we gradually enter the business end of the campaign.
Today, we will take a broader scope and check out the most trigger-happy teams since the competition’s rebranding in 1992. Continue reading to meet the five teams that have scored the most goals in Champions League history over the last 32 years:
#5 Juventus: 344 Goals
Juventus Celebrating The Champions League Win In 1995-96
Serie A teams have a reputation for prioritizing stability over flamboyance. While Juventus also follow that school of strategy, they are well-versed in scoring goals in Champions League ties. According to Transfermarkt, the Bianconeri have scored 344 goals in 220 games since the competition’s facelift in 1992. Coming to all-time rankings, Juve are in fifth place with 479 goals to their name.
Despite reaching the UEFA Champions League final a whopping seven times over the years, the Old Lady have only won the competition twice. Their first win came in 1984-85 and the other one in 1995-96.
#4 Manchester United: 420 Goals
Manchester United Celebrating The 2008 Champions League
Premier League’s only representative on this list, Manchester United have bagged 420 goals in 248 matches since 1992. Overall, the Red Devils have scored 545 times in the competition’s illustrious history, including the European Cup era.
The 20-time English champions have not been as successful in the tournament of champions. They have only won it thrice since 1955, with the first one coming in 1968 and the other two in 1999 and 2008, respectively.
#3 Barcelona: 576 Goals
Barcelona Celebrating The 2015 UCL Win
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-03-06 07:20:49
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