Arsenal are just one match away from joining an exclusive group of European clubs after booking their place in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.
Mikel Arteta’s side secured their spot with a semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, keeping alive their chances of winning the competition without losing a single game.
Although many teams have lifted Europe’s top club trophy, only a handful have achieved the rare milestone of going through the entire tournament unbeaten.
If Arsenal win the final later this month, the North London club will not only claim their first Champions League title but also make history as unbeaten champions.
Inter Milan (1964)
Inter Milan were among the earliest teams to achieve the feat, finishing their campaign with seven wins and two draws.
Ajax (1972 and 1995)
Ajax accomplished this twice. Their 1972 team showcased attacking dominance, while the youthful 1995 squad under Louis van Gaal repeated the achievement. The 1972 side recorded seven wins and two draws, while the 1995 team finished with seven wins and four draws.
Nottingham Forest (1979)
Led by Brian Clough, Nottingham Forest stunned Europe by winning the tournament unbeaten, recording six wins and three draws.
Liverpool (1981 and 1984)
Liverpool completed two unbeaten campaigns during their dominant period in the 1980s, with six wins and three draws in 1981, and seven wins and two draws in 1984.
AC Milan (1989 and 1994)
AC Milan achieved the milestone twice, producing two iconic teams. The 1989 side recorded five wins and four draws, while the 1994 team finished with four wins and four draws.
Red Star Belgrade (1991)
The club won the competition without defeat, registering five wins and four draws.
Olympique de Marseille (1993)
Marseille remain the only French side to win the tournament, doing so unbeaten with six wins and four draws.
Manchester United (1999 and 2008)
Sir Alex Ferguson’s teams achieved this twice. The 1999 treble-winning side recorded six wins and seven draws, while the 2008 champions finished with nine wins and four draws.
Barcelona (2006)
Inspired by Ronaldinho, Barcelona lifted the trophy unbeaten with nine wins and four draws.
Bayern Munich (2020)
Bayern Munich delivered the most dominant unbeaten run, winning all 11 matches on their way to the title.
Manchester City (2023)
Manchester City joined the list after winning their first Champions League trophy without defeat, recording nine wins and four draws.
Can Arsenal complete the feat?
Arsenal now have the opportunity to add their name to this elite list. Arteta’s side have impressed throughout the competition with strong defence, attacking quality and consistency against Europe’s top teams.
If they triumph in the final, the Gunners will end their long wait for Champions League success and become one of the few teams to conquer Europe unbeaten.