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Barça latest victims of holders' hoodoo
Since the onset of the UEFA Champions League in 1992/93, the winners have never successfully defended the trophy. UEFA.com reviews the recent near misses in the testing task of retaining the European crown.
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Kahn recalls Bayern's redemption of 2001
UEFA.com hears from Oliver Kahn – the man who helped FC Bayern München to their most recent UEFA Champions League triumph, in 2001 – ahead of Saturday's Wembley showpiece.21/05/20134:23
Cult hero Ricken on Dortmund's 1997 triumph
Much loved at Borussia Dortmund after scoring a memorable goal 20 seconds after coming off the bench in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, Lars Ricken recalls that momentous night.20/05/20133:36
Beckenbauer on Bayern's Brussels triumph of '74
With FC Bayern München building towards another final, UEFA.com spoke to Franz Beckenbauer, captain when the Bavarians won the first of three straight European Cups in the 1970s.18/05/20133:11
Sir Alex Ferguson in his own words
Sir Alex Ferguson changed the football landscape in England and beyond. Here, in a series of interviews with UEFA.com, he discusses his philosophy, motivation and achievements.08/05/20134:34
Barcelona reaction
Dani Alves was magnanimous in defeat after FC Barcelona’s 7-0 aggregate loss to FC Bayern Munchen, telling UEFA.com that his side were beaten by a ‘superior’ team.02/05/20131:32
Bayern reaction
Daniel Van Buyten told UEFA.com that reaching the UEFA Champions League final is a ‘dream come true’, while Javi Martínez added that FC Bayern München now want to win the competition after their 7-0 aggregate victory over FC Barcelona.02/05/20131:04
Real Madrid reaction
Sergio Ramos told UEFA.com that Real Madrid “gave their soul” to their attempted fightback against Dortmund with Cristiano Ronaldo thanking the fans for their support.01/05/20132:24
Borussia Dortmund reaction
Mats Hummels told UEFA.com how “everything went almost perfectly” since the group stage draw for Dortmund for whom first leg hero Robert Lewandowski admitted there were some late nerves in Madrid.01/05/20131:38
Real Madrid reaction
Despite being disappointed with their 4-1 first leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund, Pepe and Sergio Ramos told UEFA.com that they still believe that Real Madrid CF can progress to the final.25/04/20131:16
Dortmund reaction
‘Almost perfect’ was how Robert Lewandowski described his four-goal display against Real Madrid CF, while his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Mats Hummels told UEFA.com that his side can’t dream of Wembley just yet.25/04/20131:19
FC Barcelona reaction
Xavi Hernández told UEFA.com that FC Barcelona were beaten by a better team in Munich, with Daniel Alves adding that they’ll be “giving it everything” to turn around the 4-0 first leg defeat.24/04/20131:49
FC Bayern reaction
After scoring twice and setting up another, Thomas Müller hailed a “great” FC Bayern München performance against FC Barcelona, whilst Philipp Lahm was impressed with the nous of his team in the 4-0 first leg success.24/04/20131:18
Santana wants to keep Dortmund dream going
"It will be in my memory forever," defender Felipe Santana said of his Borussia Dortmund winner versus Málaga CF. Now he will continue to live his "dream" when Real Madrid CF visit.22/04/20133:48
Varane draws inspiration from 2002 triumph
Ahead of Real Madrid CF's semi-final first leg in Dortmund, Raphaël Varane gave UEFA.com a masterclass in defending and recalled Zinédine Zidane's volley in the 2002 final.22/04/20133:08
Champions League trophies handed to London
The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women's Champions League trophies have been handed over to London ahead of next month's finals at Wembley and Stamford Bridge.19/04/20135:45
Xavi explains the Barcelona way
"It's about doing something extra, not just winning," is Xavi Hernández's take on FC Barcelona's philosophy, though he remains intent on reaching Wembley once again.17/04/20133:46
UEFA Champions League semi-final draw
The best of Spain face the best of Germany in the semi-finals after today's draw paired FC Bayern München with FC Barcelona and pitted Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid CF.12/04/20133:26
Juventus reaction
Andrea Barzagli and Antonio Conte gave their thoughts to UEFA.com after Juventus bowed out of the UEFA Champions League 4-0 on aggregate to FC Bayern München.11/04/20131:20
Bayern reaction
Mario Mandžukić and Thomas Müller praised the quality and efficiency of FC Bayern München after sealing a 4-0 aggregate success over FC Bayern München.11/04/20131:23
Barcelona reaction
Barcelona accepted their place in history, becoming the first club ever to make six consecutive UEFA Champions League semi-finals, with a certain degree of contentment – but also relief, as UEFA.com found out from Andrés Iniesta and Pedro Rodríguez.11/04/20131:36
PSG reaction
Late substitute Gregory van der Wiel told UEFA.com there was some pride for Paris Saint-Germain FC despite elimination to FC Barcelona.11/04/20130:49
Press conference: Carlo Ancelotti (PSG)
10/04/20130:25
Dortmund reaction
Robert Lewandowski could barely find the words to describe his emotion after Borussia Dortmund netted twice in injury time to end Málaga CF’s remarkable run with a 3-2 win. Mats Hummels also told UEFA.com of his delight after reaching the semi-finals.10/04/20131:41
Málaga reaction
Málaga CF defender Martin Demichelis and goalkeeper Willy told UEFA.com the team were “hugely disappointed” after being eliminated by two last-gasp Borussia Dortmund goals in Tuesday’s quarter-final second leg.10/04/20131:30
Real Madrid reaction
After reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the third year running with a 5-3 aggregate win over Galatasaray AŞ, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuaín both stressed the importance of Real Madrid CF going one step further than in 2011 and 2012.10/04/20131:35
Galatasaray reaction
There was pride mixed with a sense of what might have been for Felipe Melo and Hamit Altıntop after Galatasaray AŞ bowed out of the UEFA Champions League with a stirring victory over Real Madrid CF.10/04/20131:28
Press conference: José Mourinho (Real Madrid)
09/04/20130:52
Weidenfeller's Dortmund striking the right balance
Borussia Dortmund's attacking flair has been hailed but they have been solid in defence too and keeper Roman Weidenfeller tells UEFA.com it all stems from an "aggressive, positive style".09/04/20133:01
Drogba enjoying Galatasaray 'adventure'
"This is something very exciting," said Didier Drogba, as the hero of last year's final hopes to repeat his feat with new club Galatasaray AŞ as they look to overturn a three-goal deficit.08/04/20134:42
Ramos urges restraint at Madrid
Sergio Ramos told Champions Matchday that Real Madrid CF cannot "set off fireworks just yet" but spirits are high ahead of the quarter-final second leg with Galatasaray AŞ.06/04/20134:25
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