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How many times have AC Milan won the Champions League?

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While we all like to see the sides that are regarded as the best in the world face off in the latter stages, it is also incredibly exciting to see team that weren't expected to get very far reach the final of the Champions League. That is exactly what will happen in the 2022/23 campaign because we are being treated to a semi-final Derby della Madonnina between Inter and AC Milan. The winner will face either Real Madrid or Manchester City and, although they will be the underdogs, they certainly have a huge amount of pedigree in the tournament. Looking at Milan specifically, they are one of the most decorated clubs in the history of the tournament. Read the latest Champions League news here feed AC Milan's Champions League triumphs Winning the European Cup/ Champions League seven times is a remarkable achievement for any club but what makes AC Milan's record so impressive is that they have won it in four different decades, showing a repeated ability to build elite sides ra...

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid (Agg 0-4): Player ratings as Rodrygo double dumps Blues out of Europe

Chelsea put on a much-improved performance but were still no match for Real Madrid, who booked their place in the semi-final of the Champions League with another 2-0 victory over the Blues. A double from Rodrygo in the second half got the job done for Real and crushed all spirits at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea once again being made to pay for their lack of cutting edge in attack in what was an otherwise solid performance. Chelsea made a solid start to proceedings, pressing high and forcing even Luka Modric into a misplaced pass. The Blues could have even taken a lead ten minutes in when a deflection fell to an unmarked N'Golo Kante ten yards out, but the Frenchman sliced his volley wide under very little pressure. It was all Chelsea for the first quarter of the game but Rodrygo did sting the gloves of Kepa Arrizabalaga on a rare foray down the pitch. Conor Gallagher headed over from close range from a Marc Cucurella cross, although the offside flag was later raised, with Chelsea...