Dominance Defined: The Biggest Winning Margins in UEFA Champions League Final History

In the grand stage of European football, the UEFA Champions League final stands as the pinnacle of club achievement.

Known for its nail-biting drama and elite matchups, the final often sees two titans of the sport battle it out for continental supremacy.

However, on rare occasions, one team rises so far above the other that the final becomes a showcase of sheer dominance.

Here’s a look at the biggest winning margins ever recorded in European Cup/Champions League final history, updated to include PSG’s stunning triumph in 2025.

1. PSG 5–0 Inter Milan (2024/25)

The 2025 final delivered one of the most jaw-dropping performances in Champions League history. Paris Saint-Germain crushed Inter Milan 5–0, marking not only the club’s first-ever UCL title but also the biggest winning margin ever in a final. Led by an explosive frontline and clinical midfield, PSG were unstoppable on the night, rewriting the record books and finally claiming their place among Europe’s elite.

2. Real Madrid 7–3 Eintracht Frankfurt (1959/60)

Previously the most iconic high-scoring final, Real Madrid’s demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt remains legendary. With Ferenc Puskás and Alfredo Di Stéfano both scoring hat-tricks, Madrid lifted their fifth consecutive European title in emphatic fashion. The 7–3 scoreline not only highlighted the Spanish giants’ supremacy in the early years but stood as a benchmark for decades.

3. AC Milan 4–0 Barcelona (1993/94)

In one of the most tactical masterclasses ever witnessed, AC Milan destroyed Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona “Dream Team” in the 1994 final in Athens. Despite being underdogs and missing key players like Franco Baresi and Marco van Basten, Milan stunned the football world with a disciplined and devastating performance, securing a 4–0 victory and their fifth European title.

4. AC Milan 4–0 Steaua București (1988/89)

The 1989 final in Barcelona saw Milan again rise to glory, this time against Steaua București. Inspired by the iconic Dutch trio of Rijkaard, Gullit, and Van Basten, Milan dominated from the first whistle. A brace each from Gullit and Van Basten ensured a one-sided affair and restored Milan’s place at the top of European football after two decades.

5. Bayern Munich 4–0 Atlético Madrid (1973/74 Replay)

The 1974 final was so tightly contested it required a replay — the only one in the competition’s history. After a 1–1 draw in the first match, Bayern Munich made no mistake in the replay, thrashing Atlético Madrid 4–0. Gerd Müller and Uli Hoeneß both scored twice, beginning Bayern’s era of continental success.

A New Era of Statement Victories

While finals are traditionally tense and closely fought, these one-sided encounters show what happens when preparation, form, and tactical brilliance align perfectly.

PSG’s 5–0 victory over Inter not only gave the Parisians long-awaited European glory but also sent a message to the footballing world — that they are no longer chasing greatness, but defining it.