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 CAF Champions League Somalia, Djibouti, São Tomé and Príncipe and Malawi were disqualified three months earlier. The 1/16 Finals first leg matches were played on 21–23 March and the second legs were played on 4–6 April 2008. Al Tahrir of Eritrea withdrew because of an internal club problem. The 1/8 Finals first legs were played on 25–27 April and the second legs were played on 9–11 May 2008. The first legs were played on 5 October and the second legs on 17–19 October. List of leading goal scorers in the CAF Champions League ahead of final match. 2008 CAF Champions League The CAF