Have a look at UEFA Champions League trophy history, material, dimensions, height, weight and price
The UEFA Champions League final is around the corner where Real Madrid will be eyeing a record extending 15th UCL trophy against Borussia Dortmund on June 2, Sunday at 12:30 am IST at Wembley stadium in England.
While the two clubs fight for the prestigious trophy and ultimate prize, let us have a look at the history, material and more about the Champions League trophy.
In 1966, Real Madrid received the original trophy in recognition of their sixth league title. Meanwhile, it took Ajax just seven years to bag another edition after they had won three in consecutive titles.
Any club that won the competition five times or three years back to back was entitled to the cup, according to a 1968–69 rule, reported UEFA site.
The regulation was later altered in advance of the 2008–09 season, with the clubs receiving a replica trophy and the original trophy staying with UEFA.
The club, as per the old rule had to begin a fresh cycle from the beginning. However, now, there are copies of the trophies in the trophy halls of Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munchen, Milan, and Liverpool.
UEFA Champions League trophy design, height, weight, price, name and material details
The European Champion Clubs’ Cup, also known as Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens, or the European Cup, is a trophy awarded by UEFA to the club that wins the UEFA Champions League.
UEFA Champions League trophy design, designer and how much time did it take?
The UEFA Champions League trophy that exists today is the fifth edition of the original design. Following Real Madrid’s 1967 permission to keep the original, UEFA General Secretary Hans Bangerter commissioned it.
Jurg Stadelmann designed and manufactured it in Berne, close to UEFA’s former headquarters. Stadelmann finished the prize in 340 hours, meeting a challenging deadline, as per UEFA site.
The original version remains with UEFA, and the winners are given a replica with the value of the trophy standing at $15,000. The UEFA Champions League cup was designed by Jürg Stadelmann near the then UEFA headquarters, Berne and the trophy has been nicknamed ‘Ol’ Big Ears’ due to its large handles resembling human ears.
A look at UEFA Champions League trophy size and weight
The current UEFA Champions League trophy is 7.5 kg in weight and 73.5 cm tall.
What material is the UEFA Champions League trophy made of?
The UEFA Champions League trophy is made of silver.
Which team and player has the most UEFA Champions League trophies?
As the only team to have won the competition five times in a row (the first five editions) and five of the previous ten, Real Madrid is the most successful club in the tournament’s history with 14 victories and are now eyeing a record-extending 15th time.
Paco Gento is the most successful player to have won six trophies with the Whites.