Which issue was at the center of Manchester City's successful 2020 appeal to CAS against UEFA?

Player registration in transfers

Third-party player ownership violations

Which two managers were the main figures in the fallout from the 2004 Manchester United vs. Arsenal "Battle of the Buffet"?

Arsène Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson

Arsène Wenger and José Mourinho

Rafa Benítez and Sir Alex Ferguson

Champions League and football legends quiz

20 questions with answers · Updated 2026-06-02

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This Champions League quiz also celebrates football's greatest legends – from European final dramas to Ballon d'Or winners, with an explanation and a source for every answer.

Did you know Alfredo Di Stéfano scored in all five finals as Real Madrid won the first five European Cups? And that Luka Modrić broke Messi and Ronaldo's ten-year grip on the Ballon d'Or in 2018?

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Champions League finals from La Liga

8 questions with answers

European Cup and Champions League's biggest nights through Spanish eyes – Real Madrid's first five titles, Di Stéfano and Puskás.

1. Which team did Real Madrid face in the all-Spanish 2000 Champions League final?
- A. Atlético Madrid
- B. Valencia
- C. Barcelona
- D. Deportivo La Coruña
Correct answer: Valencia
Real Madrid won the final 3-0 against Valencia at the Stade de France in 2000. It was the first all-Spanish Champions League final. (Source)
2. Who decided the 1992 European Cup final against Sampdoria with a free-kick?
- A. Hristo Stoichkov
- B. Michael Laudrup
- C. Pep Guardiola
- D. Ronald Koeman
Correct answer: Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman scored the 1-0 goal on a free kick in extra time at Wembley, and Barça won their first European Cup title. (Source)
3. Which Spanish team won the 2015 Champions League with the MSN trio (Messi, Suárez, Neymar)?
- A. Real Madrid
- B. Atlético Madrid
- C. FC Barcelona
- D. Valencia
Correct answer: FC Barcelona
Barcelona beat Juventus 3-1 in Berlin with goals from Rakitić, Suárez, and Neymar. (Source)
4. Who scored Real Madrid's only goal in the 2022 Champions League final against Liverpool?
- A. Karim Benzema
- B. Vinícius Júnior
- C. Federico Valverde
- D. Rodrygo
Correct answer: Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior scored the 1-0 goal in the 59th minute at Stade de France after a pass from Valverde. (Source)
5. Who scored Real Madrid's first goal in the 2024 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund?
- A. Vinícius Júnior
- B. Jude Bellingham
- C. Dani Carvajal
- D. Rodrygo
Correct answer: Dani Carvajal
Dani Carvajal scored the 1-0 goal in the 74th minute at Wembley. Vinícius sealed the win with the 2-0 goal. (Source)
6. What was the final score of Real Madrid's first European Cup final in 1956 against Reims?
- A. 3–2
- B. 4–3
- C. 2–1
- D. 5–3
Correct answer: 4–3
Real won 4-3 against Reims at Parc des Princes in 1956 and began a run of five consecutive European Cup titles. (Source)
7. Which team defeated Atlético Madrid in the 1974 European Cup final?
- A. Bayern Munich
- B. Ajax
- C. Liverpool
- D. Inter
Correct answer: Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich won the replay 4-0 after the first match ended 1-1. Müller and Hoeneß scored two goals each. (Source)
8. In which city was the 2016 Champions League final played, where Atlético again lost to Real Madrid?
- A. Milan
- B. Lisbon
- C. Cardiff
- D. Kyiv
Correct answer: Milan
The 2016 Champions League final was played at San Siro in Milan. Real Madrid won on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. (Source)

German classics and legends

Hard6 questions with answers

The hardest questions from the Bundesliga – European nights like the 2013 Wembley final and the records that shaped German football.

1. How long did it take Lewandowski to score his five goals against Wolfsburg in 2015 (in minutes)?
- A. 9
- B. 15
- C. 23
Correct answer: 9
Lewandowski scored his 5 goals against Wolfsburg in just 9 minutes, setting a Bundesliga record for the fastest five-goal haul. (Source)
2. Who scored the decisive goal in the 2020 Champions League final against PSG?
- A. Robert Lewandowski
- B. Kingsley Coman
- C. Thomas Müller
Correct answer: Kingsley Coman
Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the 2020 Champions League final against his former club Paris Saint-Germain. (Source)
3. How many Bundesliga goals did Harry Kane score in his debut season of 2023/24?
- A. 24
- B. 30
- C. 36
Correct answer: 36
Harry Kane scored 36 Bundesliga goals in his debut season of 2023/24, winning the Torjägerkanone as the league's top scorer. (Source)
4. How many Bundesliga goals did Lewandowski score during his record-breaking 2020/21 season, surpassing Gerd Müller's long-standing record?
- A. 38
- B. 41
- C. 45
Correct answer: 41
Robert Lewandowski scored 41 Bundesliga goals in the 2020/21 season, surpassing Gerd Müller's long-standing single-season record of 40. (Source)
5. Which Bayern chief was sacked on the very evening the club clinched its eleventh consecutive Bundesliga title in May 2023?
- A. Oliver Kahn
- B. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
- C. Uli Hoeneß
Correct answer: Oliver Kahn
Oliver Kahn was sacked as Bayern Munich's CEO on the very evening the club clinched its 11th consecutive Bundesliga title in May 2023. (Source)
6. What was Harry Kane's first major club trophy, finally won with Bayern in 2024/25?
- A. DFB-Pokal
- B. Bundesliga
- C. Champions League
Correct answer: Bundesliga
The 2024/25 Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich was Harry Kane's first major club trophy, having never won silverware in England with Tottenham Hotspur. (Source)

English legends and European nights

Hard6 questions with answers

The Premier League's toughest questions on icons and classics – knowledge for anyone who has followed English clubs in Europe.

1. Which issue was at the center of Manchester City's successful 2020 appeal to CAS against UEFA?
- A. FFP sponsorship rules
- B. Player registration in transfers
- C. Third-party player ownership violations
Correct answer: FFP sponsorship rules
CAS ruled that UEFA couldn't prove that City had disguised owner equity as sponsorship agreements. The two-year Champions League ban was overturned and the fine was reduced to 10 million euros. (Source)
2. Which two managers were the main figures in the fallout from the 2004 Manchester United vs. Arsenal "Battle of the Buffet"?
- A. Arsène Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson
- B. Arsène Wenger and José Mourinho
- C. Rafa Benítez and Sir Alex Ferguson
Correct answer: Arsène Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson
After the match, a slice of pizza was thrown at Ferguson. The incident ended Arsenal’s 49-match unbeaten streak. (Source)
3. Which English club was the first to formally announce that it was withdrawing from the Super League project in April 2021?
- A. Manchester City
- B. Chelsea
- C. Tottenham
Correct answer: Manchester City
Chelsea was reported early to be preparing a withdrawal, but Manchester City was the first English club to formally confirm that it was leaving the project. (Source)
4. Which team conceded the fewest goals in a Premier League season (15)?
- A. Chelsea 2004/05
- B. Manchester United 2007/08
- C. Arsenal 1998/99
Correct answer: Chelsea 2004/05
Mourinho's first season at Chelsea ended with 95 points, 25 clean sheets, and only 15 goals conceded, all records that still stand. (Source)
5. Who was the first non-English player to score 100 Premier League goals?
- A. Dwight Yorke
- B. Thierry Henry
- C. Eric Cantona
Correct answer: Dwight Yorke
Trinidadian Yorke reached the milestone on November 24, 2000, in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Derby County during the 2000-01 season. (Source)
6. Who held the Premier League record as the youngest goal scorer before Max Dowman broke it in March 2026?
- A. James Vaughan
- B. Wayne Rooney
- C. Cesc Fàbregas
Correct answer: James Vaughan
James Vaughan scored for Everton in 2005. Max Dowman broke the record on March 14, 2026. (Source)

FAQ

Which club has won the Champions League the most times?

Real Madrid is the most decorated club in the competition's history, with comfortably the most European Cup and Champions League titles.

What was the first all-Spanish Champions League final?

The 2000 final, when Real Madrid beat Valencia 3–0 at the Stade de France in Paris.

Who broke Messi and Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or dominance?

Luka Modrić, who won the 2018 Ballon d'Or after winning the Champions League and taking Croatia to a World Cup final.

How many Ballon d'Or awards did Lionel Messi win as a Barcelona player?

Six – in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 – before adding two more after his time at the club.

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