PSG Claims First UEFA Champions League Title: A Look at Other “One-Timers”

In a historic night at Munich’s Allianz Arena, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. Under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, PSG’s youthful squad delivered a dominant performance, marking the largest winning margin in a Champions League final since the competition’s inception in 1956. Teenager Desire Doue was a standout performer, netting two goals and highlighting the club’s successful investment in young talent.

 

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This triumph places PSG among the select group of clubs that have won the prestigious European competition just once. While some of these “one-timers” have remained prominent in European football, others have faded into history. Here’s a look at the clubs that have lifted the Champions League trophy only once:

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ONE-TIME WINNERS

1. Marseille (1993)
   In the inaugural UEFA Champions League final, Marseille defeated AC Milan 1-0 in Munich. This victory remains the only European Cup triumph for the French club.
2. Borussia Dortmund (1997)
   Dortmund secured their first and only Champions League title with a 3-1 win over Juventus in Munich. Remarkably, this was their first appearance in the final.
3. Aston Villa (1982)
   Aston Villa claimed the European Cup with a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in Rotterdam, marking their sole Champions League title.
4. PSV Eindhoven (1988)
   PSV Eindhoven won their only European Cup by defeating S.L. Benfica in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in Stuttgart.
5. Red Star Belgrade (1991)
   Red Star Belgrade triumphed over Olympique de Marseille in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in Bari, securing their only European Cup title.
6. Feyenoord (1970)
   Feyenoord became the first Dutch club to win the European Cup, defeating Celtic 2-1 in the final held in Milan.
7. Manchester City (2023)
   Manchester City clinched their first Champions League title with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in Istanbul, completing a historic treble.

PSG’s victory adds to the list of clubs that have tasted European glory just once. While some of these teams have not reached the final again, others, like Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, have remained competitive on the European stage. PSG’s triumph signifies their arrival among Europe’s elite, and only time will tell if they can build upon this success in the seasons to come.