English clubs in the European Cup and UEFA Champions League a victory over Barcelona in the opening group game. English clubs in the European Cup and UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League (previously known as the European Cup) is a seasonal club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. The prize, the European Champion Clubs' Cup, is considered the most prestigious club trophy in the sport. As of the end of the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League season, English clubs have twelve European Cup wins along with clubs from Italy. Incidentally, Real Madrid from Spain have
2008–09 CEV Champions League 2009 February 11–12, 2009 February 18–19, 2009 March 3–4, 2009 March 11–12, 2009 O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic, 4 & 5 April 2009 April 4, 2009 April 5, 2009 April 5, 2009 Winners: 2008–09 CEV Champions League The CEV Champions League is the highest level of European club volleyball in the 2008–09 season. The number of participants on the basis of ranking list for European Cup Competitions: 24 teams will be drawn to 6 pools of 4 teams each. The 1st – 2nd ranked and four with best score 3rd teams ranked will qualify for the Play-off 1/8 finals. The