10 Biggest Wins in Champions League History
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League has delivered legendary nights, last-minute drama, and jaw-dropping scorelines. Few moments, however, live longer in memory than when one team dominates the other on Europe’s biggest stage.
Here are the 10 biggest wins in Champions League history that left fans stunned and scoreboards shattered.
1. Liverpool 8-0 Beşiktaş (2007)
Anfield witnessed a demolition job as Liverpool ran riot against Beşiktaş. Yossi Benayoun’s hat-trick helped set a new record at the time for the biggest margin of victory in the Champions League.
2. Real Madrid 8-0 Malmö (2015)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals in a night where Real Madrid showed no mercy. The 10-time champions humiliated Malmö in a clinical performance at the Santiago Bernabéu.
3. Bayern Munich 7-0 Basel (2012)
Bayern Munich, needing a comeback, came out firing. Mario Gomez scored four goals and Basel were swept aside in one of Bayern’s most dominant Champions League displays.
4. Juventus 7-0 Olympiakos (2003)
Alessandro Del Piero and David Trezeguet tore apart the Greek defence in Turin. Juventus were unstoppable, netting seven times in a match that showcased their attacking depth.
5. Arsenal 7-0 Slavia Prague (2007)
Cesc Fàbregas, Theo Walcott, and an in-form Arsenal side crushed Slavia Prague at the Emirates. It remains Arsenal’s biggest ever Champions League win.
6. Shakhtar Donetsk 7-0 BATE Borisov (2014)
Brazilian flair was on full display as Luiz Adriano scored five goals. Shakhtar dismantled BATE in a performance that made headlines across Europe.
7. Marseille 7-0 Žilina (2010)
The French giants showed no mercy in Slovakia, with goals flying in from all angles. Žilina couldn’t cope with Marseille’s pace and power.
8. Barcelona 7-1 Bayer Leverkusen (2012)
Lionel Messi scored five goals in a masterclass. Barcelona’s passing and finishing were flawless, making this one of the most one-sided knockout games ever.
9. Manchester City 7-0 RB Leipzig (2023)
Erling Haaland scored five in a demolition job that signalled City’s intent to conquer Europe. Leipzig had no answers as City stormed into the quarter-finals.
10. Bayern Munich 7-1 Roma (2014)
An early goal fest saw Bayern score five in the first 36 minutes. Roma were completely outclassed in their own backyard.
The Champions League is known for elite competition. But sometimes, even giants fall hard. These matches are more than scorelines, they are statements. Whether it’s a breakout performance or sheer dominance, these blowouts have become part of the competition’s legendary history.
Which big win do you remember most? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
