Real Madrid Becomes the First Club in History with 500 Matches in the Champions League

On Tuesday, March 4, the first matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 are taking place. In one of the clashes, Real Madrid is hosting their arch-rivals Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu.

This match became special for the "royal club," which reached a significant milestone in Europe's most prestigious club tournament.

Details. Real became the first club to play 500 matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Since debuting in 1955 against Servette, the Madrid club has played 500 games in the main club tournament of Europe. During this time, "Los Blancos" have secured 301 victories, drawn 85 times, and suffered 113 defeats, scoring 1,101 goals.

For comparison, the closest contender, Bayern Munich, has played 404 matches in the Champions League.

Reminder. Dailysports has prepared for you the schedule and results of all matches in the Champions League Round of 16. The time is indicated in Central European Time.