No team has won the Champions League without defeating a reigning league champion. Liverpool, Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid achieved victory by beating only two reigning champions en route to their titles. Liverpool's path included six teams that were not reigning champions. Last season, Paris Saint-Germain almost matched Liverpool's record with three reigning champions and nine non-champions. Conversely, Barcelona holds the record for defeating the most reigning league champions, accomplishing this feat by claiming six victories during their 2014-15 Champions League journey.
Liverpool, Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid have all won the Champions League by only defeating two reigning league champions in their campaigns.
Barcelona achieved the most success against reigning league champions while winning the Champions League, defeating six elite teams in their 2014-15 campaign.
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