The UEFA Europa League (formerly known as the UEFA Cup) is an annual football tournament organised by the European Football Confederation for clubs that are highly ranked but do not qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Since the league was renamed the UEFA Europa League, only Sevilla have successfully defended their title. Here, Wintips will name the top 10 teams that have won the C2 championship the most times in the history of this prestigious tournament.
1. Sevilla – 6 times
Sevilla is the team that has won the UEFA Cup/ Europa League the most times today. This Spanish team is also the only team to successfully defend the trophy when the tournament changed its name to UEFA Europa League with a record of 3 consecutive championships from 2014 to 2016.
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Top 10 teams that have won the C2 championship the most times in the history of the tournament[/caption]
Accordingly, the first time the Spanish team was crowned in this tournament when it was called the UEFA Cup was in 2006. This game they crushed Middlesbrough 4-0 in the final under manager Juande Ramos. 1 year later, Sánchez Pizjuán became the first club to successfully defend the Europa League title.
2. Liverpool FC – 3 times
Liverpool port city team has also been crowned 3 times in this tournament. The last time they reached that final was in 2016. But Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Sevilla after taking a 1-0 lead with daniel sturridge's goal. The red brigade's three ascension took place in 1973, 1976 and 2001.
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Liverpool FC[/caption]
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3. FC Barcelona – 3 times
Not only rich in achievements in the prestigious Champions League arena, but Barcelona is also the club that has won quite a lot of achievements in the Europa League. However, this achievement has receded into the past when Barcelona were last crowned since 1966. They also had 2 other championships in 1958 and 1960.
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FC Barcelona[/caption]
4. Inter Milan – 3 times
Inter Milan is the fourth richest team in this playground when winning 3 championship trophies and having 2 runners-up. In 1991, Inter of legends Walter Zenga, Lothar Matthaus and Jurgen Klinsmann under trapattoni won the UEFA Cup for the first time by beating AS Roma 2–1 after two legs of the final. 3 years later, the force has changed a lot and coach Giampiero Marini brought the Nerazzurri another championship trophy after 2 1-0 wins against Austria Salzburg (Austria).
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Inter Milan[/caption]
5. Juventus – 3 times
Juventus is also the team that has been crowned UEFA Europa League champion 3 times after playing the final 4 times. Coach Giovanni Trapattoni brought these 2 noble titles to the Old Lady in 1977 and 1993. In 1977, Trapattoni's Juve defeated Athletic Bilbao on the away goals rule despite the two teams drawing 2–2 after two legs of the final. When he returned to lead the team in black and white stripes in 1993, the old captain once again inspired Roberto Baggio to win 6-1 against Dortmund to win the title for the 3rd time.
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Juventus[/caption]
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6. Atlético Madrid – 3 times
Atlético Madrid also have a 100% winning percentage in Europa League finals. The Wanda Metropolitano team has won this noble title 3 times in the 2010s. The Rojiblancos first tasted the joy of winning the C2 championship in 2010 under coach Quique Sanchez. 2 years later, Atletico on the resurgence at the hands of coach Diego Simeone defeated compatriot Athletic Bilbao 3-0. In 2018, still this captain nicknamed El Cholo, the Spanish capital team overcame Marseille easily with a score of 3-0 to win the tournament for the third time.
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Atlético Madrid[/caption]
7. Borussia Mönchengladbach – 2 times
Borussia Mönchengladbach has reached the final of the tournament 4 times. Here they were crowned champions 2 times in 1975 and 1979. The other two times the team from Germany suffered defeats in 1973 and 1980.
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Borussia Monchengladbach[/caption]
8. Tottenham Hotspur – 2 times
Tottenham Hotspur have 2 times put their name on the list of champions of the league. That glory has receded far into the past and now the Roosters have left no mark too prominently on the European club stage. Tottenham's two crowns took place in 1972 and 1984. They also reached the finals in 1974 but unfortunately lost.
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Tottenham Hotspur[/caption]
9. Valencia CF – 3 times
Valencia used to be a force in Spanish football, but now they are only a shadow of themselves in the past. The last time the Bats were crowned in the C2 arena was in 2004. At that time they defeated Marseille in the final. In addition, Valencia was crowned 2 other times in 1962 and 1963.
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Valencia CF[/caption]
10. Leeds Utd – 2 times
Leeds Utd were once a formidable force of English football. However, they failed to maintain their foundation and were relegated to the lower leagues. Leeds Utd won the UEFA Europa League 2 times in 1968 and 1971. They also finished second in 1967.
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Leeds Utd[/caption]
Conclude
Above we have just reviewed the list of teams that have won the C2 championship the most times, hopefully it will help you know more useful things. For more interesting information about the UEFA Europa League, please visit this website regularly. Wish you have moments of entertainment along with football!
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