18 May 1994
AC Milan 4-0 Barcelona — UCL final 1994 (Athens)
Daniele Massaro (×2), Dejan Savićević and Marcel Desailly destroyed Cruyff's Dream Team — Fabio Capello's Milan at the peak of their tactical authority.
AC Milan Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · San Siro, Milan
Matches that defined AC Milan. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
25 May 2005
AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (2-3 pens) — UCL final 2005 (Istanbul)
Despite leading 3-0 at half-time through Maldini and Crespo, Milan suffered one of football's most painful European nights as Liverpool came back.
23 May 2007
AC Milan 2-1 Liverpool — UCL final 2007 (Athens)
Pippo Inzaghi scored twice in Athens to avenge Istanbul — Milan's seventh European Cup and the trophy that ended Ancelotti's first Milan era on a high.
Frequently asked questions
When was AC Milan founded?
AC Milan were founded on 16 December 1899 as the Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club by English expatriate Herbert Kilpin and Swiss businessman Alfred Edwards. The 'Milan' spelling (rather than the Italian 'Milano') was retained in honour of its English founders.
Who is AC Milan's current manager?
Sérgio Conceição was appointed Milan head coach in December 2024, succeeding Paulo Fonseca. The Portuguese coach previously led Porto to the 2021-22 Primeira Liga.
What is AC Milan's home stadium and what is its capacity?
AC Milan share the San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza) with city rivals Inter. The ground holds 75,923 spectators.
Who are AC Milan's biggest rivals?
Milan's defining fixture is the Derby della Madonnina against Inter Milan. They also share a long-standing rivalry with Juventus.
How many European Cups have AC Milan won?
AC Milan have won the European Cup or Champions League seven times, more than any English, Spanish or German club apart from Real Madrid. Their most recent was in 2007. Milan have also won Serie A 19 times, most recently in 2021-22.