The UEFA Super Cup: A Clash of Champions – The UEFA Super Cup is an exhilarating event on the football calendar, serving as a captivating showdown that brings together the victors of two esteemed European tournaments. This competition acts as a bridge, linking the paramount club contests of two continents – the Champions League and the Europa League. This arrangement allows ardent football fans the privilege of witnessing an exhilarating match-up involving the finest of European football. More than merely a battle between champions, the Super Cup stands as a jubilant observance of exceptional performance, spirited rivalry, and the competitive essence that enthralls supporters across the globe.
UEFA Super Cup Trophy
The existing trophy, introduced in 2006, maintains the foundational design of its forerunner, which was originally conceptualized and meticulously crafted at the esteemed Bertoni workshop in Milan. The iconic structure features a timeless bowl, elegantly elevated atop a base subtly contorted, resembling the twists of a skein of wool. This configuration allows the triumphant victors ample space to secure a resolute grasp as they embark on their celebratory victory lap.
An intriguing aspect of this prestigious accolade is that the winners are afforded the privilege of commissioning a replica, adhering to the condition that its dimensions do not surpass four-fifths of the original trophy’s measurements. This provision ensures that the essence and significance of the award remain intact, while extending the honor to the champions in a tangible yet faithful form.
UEFA Super Cup winners
5 AC Milan (1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007)
5 Barcelona (1992, 1997, 2009, 2011, 2015)
5 Real Madrid (2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022)
4 Liverpool (1977, 2001, 2005, 2019)
3 Atlético de Madrid (2010, 2012, 2018)
2 Ajax (1973, 1975)
2 Anderlecht (1976, 1978)
2 Bayern (2013, 2020)
2 Chelsea (1998, 2021)
2 Juventus (1984, 1986)
2 Valencia (1980, 2004)
1 Aberdeen (1983)
1 Aston Villa (1982)
1 Dynamo Kyiv (1975)
1 Galatasaray (2000)
1 Lazio (1999)
1 Man City (2023)
1 Man United (1991)
1 Mechelen (1988)
1 Nottingham Forest (1979)
1 Parma (1993)
1 Porto (1987)
1 Sevilla (2006)
1 Steaua (1986)
1 Zenit (2008)
Super Cup winners by country
16 Spain (Barcelona 5, Real Madrid 5, Atlético de Madrid 3, Valencia 2, Sevilla 1)
10 England (Liverpool 4, Chelsea 2, Aston Villa 1, Man City 1, Man United 1, Nottingham Forest 1)
9 Italy (AC Milan 5, Juventus 2, Lazio 1, Parma 1)
3 Belgium (Anderlecht 2, Mechelen 1)
2 Germany (Bayern 2)
2 Netherlands (Ajax 2)
1 Portugal (Porto 1)
1 Romania (Steaua 1)
1 Russia (Zenit 1)
1 Scotland (Aberdeen 1)
1 Turkey (Galatasaray 1)
1 Ukraine (Dynamo Kyiv 1)
Super Cup winners by country
16 Spain (Barcelona 5, Real Madrid 5, Atlético de Madrid 3, Valencia 2, Sevilla 1)
10 England (Liverpool 4, Chelsea 2, Aston Villa 1, Man City 1, Man United 1, Nottingham Forest 1)
9 Italy (AC Milan 5, Juventus 2, Lazio 1, Parma 1)
3 Belgium (Anderlecht 2, Mechelen 1)
2 Germany (Bayern 2)
2 Netherlands (Ajax 2)
1 Portugal (Porto 1)
1 Romania (Steaua 1)
1 Russia (Zenit 1)
1 Scotland (Aberdeen 1)
1 Turkey (Galatasaray 1)
1 Ukraine (Dynamo Kyiv 1)
Super Cup appearances by country
31 Spain
20 England
13 Italy
10 Germany
5 Netherlands
Different winners by country
6 England
5 Spain
4 Italy
2 Belgium
Which players have won the most Super Cups
4 Dani Alves (Sevilla/Barcelona)
4 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
4 Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
4 Toni Kroos (Bayern/Real Madrid)
4 Paolo Maldini (AC Milan)
4 Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
