The 2024/25 Champions League will not see an unbeaten champion, as every team in the league phase suffered at least one defeat. Historically, however, 12 clubs have gone through an entire European Cup campaign without losing a match, with some achieving this feat multiple times. Notable examples include Inter Milan's unbeaten run in the 1963/64 season, Ajax's triumph in 1971/72, and Nottingham Forest's impressive performance in 1978/79, all securing titles while remaining unbeaten, highlighting the depth of European football history.
Inter Milan made history in the 1963/64 European Cup by finishing their campaign unbeaten, with two draws and seven wins, defeating Real Madrid 3-1 in the final.
Ajax's golden era culminated in a remarkable unbeaten run during their victorious 1971/72 campaign, as they defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the final, thanks to Johan Cruyff.
Nottingham Forest defied expectations in 1978/79 by winning the European Cup unbeaten after eliminating Liverpool and edging out Malmo in the final, demonstrating their resilience.
Despite the 2024/25 edition of the Champions League seeing every team beaten at least once, history recalls 12 clubs that achieved unbeaten victories in the competition.
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