In the modern era of the UEFA Champions League, reaching the final once is often enough to define a manager’s legacy.
May 27, 2026
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In the modern era of the UEFA Champions League, reaching the final once is often enough to define a manager’s legacy. But a select group of coaches turned Europe’s biggest club competition into familiar territory, repeatedly guiding their teams success.
At the top of that elite list stands Carlo Ancelotti, whose six final appearances remain an all-time record in the competition.
Finals: AC Milan (2003, 2005, 2007); Real Madrid (2014, 2022, 2024)
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