When was the last time an Italian team won the Champions League? Or when was the last time a French team won the highest trophy in European club football? Unless you’re a die-hard football fan, it’s going to be a bit difficult to answer.
In recent times, the Champions League has been dominated by clubs from Spain and England. With the exception of the 2020 edition, no club from England or Spain has won the Champions League since 2014. On a larger scale, since the 2010 edition, no other club from England or Spain has been able to compete with the dominance of an English or Spanish club in the Champions League except Bayern Munich.
However, this time, that cycle is sure to be broken. Italian club Inter Milan has secured its place in the 2025 Champions League final by defeating Barcelona in a dramatic semi-final. And Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of France has secured its ticket to the final by eliminating Arsenal.
This means that after 21 years, no club from Germany, England or Spain will be in the Champions League final. The last time such a scene was witnessed in the Champions League final in 2004. At that time, Portuguese club Porto and French league club Monaco participated in the final.
And with this final in 2025, the long wait for any country will end. Inter Milan was the last Italian club to win the UEFA Champions League in 2010. They beat Bayern Munich 2-0 that time. And Olympique Marseille was the only team from France to win the Champions League in 1993. They won the title in Germany, defeating AC Milan.
