UEFA Champions League Theme Song (Full)

[@kazakh-interista]

I have been hearing this song for like 20 years or so, still, get goosebumps.

[@tgo718]

Since 1993

[@TheRealMadpaddy]

Try the original, zabok the priest long before football ;)

[@josephbheka8919]

I really love ❤ this song 🎵

[@Lamilton82828]

Theeeeeee CHAMPIOOOONNNNSSS

[@Rahul-nd8qm]

Love u neighbour ❤🖤Love from a Rossonero fan...❤️🖤

[@scsutton1]

This programme is brought to you by Heineken... And PlayStation, UEFA Champions League sponsors.

[@fixedhint796]

This programme is brought to you by Eurocard Mastercard. ('95 edition)

[@TopProductionStudio]

This match is brought to you by Pepsi max ... and FedEx, UEFA Champions League official sponsors

[@Somnio77]

Nissan xD

[@jasonlee4856]

Also Nissan Europe

[@live-alone8780]

Ford

[@caseyfalconer7347]

The full original song should always be played at the final. It’s so beautiful 😍

[@AdamW-eo2yq]

It is

[@absurd2536]

It's being played

[@shockandawesome3368]

Born in 1991, this work of art brings me to tears because I remember how special those Tuesdays and Wednesdays were at 20:45. Watching Zidane, Figo, Ronaldinho, Kahn, Buffon, Maldini and all the great legends of the 90s and 200s with my dad is one of my core childhood memories. I get goosebumps and tears every time

[@ernestosalazar3385]

Same here, my dear friend. The exactly same memories from 2001, 2002, 2003. I remember running going home after school to watch the champions league. Our happiest moments.

[@veloceest4790]

Same here, start to watch n support fc barcelona since 2000, a die hard fans from China. My dream has come true on Mar. 30, 2024 when I come to home stadium of FC Barcelona to watch a Liga in person.

[@mando7670]

my country is 3:45 am 😓

[@aekmiazoi143]

21:45 in Greece.. 1992

[@Winzor7]

With Papa & Abuelo

[@rayssamonroy]

The fact that they have chosen to sing the message in so many languages is such a statement for me.

[@tomasdominguez6453]

These are the 3 official languages of UEFA. German French and English

[@barofranco8215]

​​@@tomasdominguez6453 really funny that they didnt include a single line in spanish considering that real madrid is by far the team with the most titles

[@zarzaparrilla67]

​@@barofranco8215Also the second club with more Champions is Italian, and Italian is not included lmao

[@up1405]

@@zarzaparrilla67 It's not about how the nationality of the best clubs It's about the official languages of the UEFA. But yes It would be cool If there were spanish and italian

[@zarzaparrilla67]

@@up1405 my point still stands, is actually pretty dumb that Spanish and Italian language, which historically have the best clubs, aren't official languages in UEFA lol

[@ebaimulema6668]

This is not a song , it is not just a melody. This blend of violins and angelic voices embed every single moment of European football at its finest . Tears of joy, tears of disappointment . Dramatic nights ,from Paris to Berlin ,London , Lisbon all over Europe , who will be next!! We will find out - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN “ THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE”

[@JohannSebastianWainwright]

It is adapted from Handels ‘zadok the priest’

[@ivand9812]

And Moscow

[@thevortex737]

Well said!

[@benhornstein1688]

The song of the scoreless tie.

[@Mario36724]

This hit differently back in the mid to late 90s and early 2000s. Listening to it with my eyes closed conjures up memories of watching Zamorano and Ronaldo playing at Inter Milan, Zidane at Juventus, Figo, Stoichkov, Rivaldo at Barcelona and Cantona at Manchester United.

[@jaimeleonguzman4328]

Spot on. A man who's not a casual 👍

[@hanzosiku]

Brings back memories of Milan derby final like we will never see again. The days when Valencia almost won the trophy with the likes of Gaiska Mendieta, Angulo,, David Albelda & Hector Cuper. The vibes definitely different now

[@Mario36724]

@@hanzosiku what a champions league season that was in 2000/2001 with Leeds United beating some top sides to then be knocked out by Valencia in the semi finals

[@ayrshireman94]

My memory of the champions league is Celtic playing Barca! I think they beat us! Not sure

[@adamfull6208]

1:55 the music when your team gets to final emotions running through you

[@moritzzz2291]

Bayern today 😍🔴⚪

[@МаратВалиев-м3й]

Слезу пустил

[@invisisense5464]

@@moritzzz2291 Real yesterday 😍⚪️⚪️

[@suleimanthemagnificent1494]

@@invisisense5464 Hala Madrid!

[@mohmednaser1391]

FORZA INTER ⚫️🔵

[@youssefelyesfi9693]

That ‘’ THE CHAMPIOOOOOOONS’’ always hits different, goosebumps ❤️

[@josephd.2725]

It's climactic. But I prefer the powerful build-up in French: "Ils sonts les meilleurs"... and "Les grandes equipes!"

[@charlchen5297]

Every time I hear the theme song of the Champions League, my blood spurts. I feel like seeing the light reflected from the trophy and want to fight for glory.

[@aliffjasni942]

After 7 years, Arsenal are back!!! Tears in my eyes

[@lukealvarez3744]

COYG

[@Modxn]

nice trophy that is

[@bennyblanko]

Lol

[@redwhites3651]

Bayern licking their lips

[@carlosguerra1997]

Banter club

[@SW3channel]

As a Liverpool fan, this version means a lot to me after perhaps our finest moments in Istanbul.

[@hungngo96]

As an Arsenal fans, I had been waiting this for 6 years, we are become closer and closer to get back to the champions league.

[@harrisaziz1028]

You guys should win the league from here

[@hungngo96]

@@harrisaziz1028 oh man, I really wish we do but our 1st target is back to champions league

[@harrisaziz1028]

@@hungngo96 pretty much confirmed by now. Just need to keep city to 2nd

[@dbz9393]

As a forest fan I've been waiting much longer 😂

[@farxaanaadan4237]

Arsenal back in UCL into frist game bayern much

[@Skito_]

Doctor: you have 2 minutes and 56 seconds left to live Me:

[@KabirHumayun-gr4qy]

Thank you Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo We are missing you in UEFA Champions League

[@ikr233]

Messi and Ronaldo*

[@gulziyanurlan1540]

@@ikr233Messi and G.O.A.T.

[@ikr233]

@@gulziyanurlan1540 i don't care about him or messi, just saying neymar shouldn't be there

[@MilesMorales288]

@@ikr233 you're a casual

[@ikr233]

@@MilesMorales288 neymar too

[@juliusroxas2108]

This anthem has been around for 31 years and it still sounds fresh as if it was released yesterday.

[@nichollser]

and what's even more amazing is that the original tune is from 1727 and still holds up lol

[@MarcusKrestaevus]

If this isn’t playing at my funeral, i am jumping out of my coffin to turn it on

[@helenchelmicka]

😅😅

[@A.Y.11]

Can’t believe we’re never going to see Cristiano Ronaldo scoring in the Champions League again 😢. Truly end of an era, we were so lucky to see it!

[@awwykane]

You'll see Haaland

[@startmblack3187]

tears in my eyes 😭😭😭

[@ThousandFo0tKrutch]

he better be back in a state still able to score

[@vanityofthesaint]

The eternal glory that is a champions league...its so sad that so many glorious teams go out and leave their hearts on the pitch. Only for 1 team to reap the rewards of their efforts. It's the love of the sport. It's the pinnacle of human emotion. It's the glory sought out by many and only savored by few. To truly be...A Champion!

[@chrisrowe7503]

This along with abide with me in the FA Cup Final are two anthems in football that will never disappear. This anthem will still be here when I'm old bones.

[@Dre-tv8mg]

I’m listening this song before each of the games I play in my season! Putting me into the game!

[@Sebastiaaaaaannnnnnn10]

True I am heading to a tournament and listening to this.

[@lukeswan2316]

I want this played at my wedding

[@LegaciesofEnterprises]

🤣🤣🤣

[@admiralnelson655]

... ok luke.

[@Way2Shiesty_]

a guy already did this💀😂😂😂

[@rondobeerhouse4406]

that is why you will die alone bro :)

[@maroskramar7250]

I have did it with my wife :) I can still fell gooseebumps from the piano performance of my sister

[@ty-star7771]

The idea of the long hard journey into reaching the finals after playing against the best teams in the whole of Europe to reach that point of lining up with your team and hearing this theme before one of the biggest and important matches of your football career is about to start Is truly an emotional experience 👏🏻🥺 Just the lyrics alone Simple and straight to the point yet again it puts tears of achievement in your eyes whether you win or loose. It’s called the Champions league for a reason. Never change the UCL Theme.

[@bryandagaye7104]

goosebumps every time i hear this song even if Chelsea isn't playing.

[@koenbakker927]

Chelsea are shit

[@bryandagaye7104]

@@koenbakker927 the last english team to lift it. Im sure you an arsenal or mancity fan.

[@zovichadisk8281]

let's just hope Chelsea still make it next year

[@Nae_Man_show]

We are blue!

[@rationalism_communism]

​@@zovichadisk8281chelsea are nearly in relegation.

[@auralenergy9082]

When I was young I loved football so much that I became a professional orchestra musician so I can play this once..:)

[@EdgardoSilva-od3td]

Did you already had the chance to play with with your orchestra?

[@_am_5781]

I’ve been listening to this on repeat all day at work. We’re back 🖤🤍🥺

[@aronjancsovics7655]

The feeling when you hear this.It's the Champions League!

[@Kodoku23]

Americans really think that Superbowl is better then this

[@burmesepython393]

Outside of the usual heavyweights: City, Madrid (you KNOW which Madrid I’m referring to), Barca, etc. you’ll never see a Valencia, Lille, etc win the Champions League. It all comes down to which club can buy out the best players with virtually no spending restriction. Not so in the NFL.

[@Gigga101]

​@@burmesepython393 NFL can't even compare lmao you can't even get relegated

[@burmesepython393]

@@Gigga101 Yup. And because there’s no relegation it’s the reason why all NFL teams are on the annual top 50 richest sports teams list every year. It’s the reason why there’s parity, where your success is not determined by how deep the owner’s pockets are. It’s the reason why you’ll never see two teams account for 67% of all league championships like La Liga.

[@Kowalski_is-bayernlogo]

This year's super bowl had a UCL commercial right after the game💀

[@MadaraUchiha-vs1cp]

I'm america and a Barcelona fan but I love the football game sport In Europe in all the fans the game all of it and when this song comes on I love it ❤ go Barcelona ♥️💙

[@LaVodangvada25tuoi]

In my Vietnam country, many Vietnamese adults had watched the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE matches on VTV3, actually they start watching at 01:45 AM and 02:45 AM from the past 2010s. Have a good memory to follow a Real Madrid team, Bayern Munich team, Barcelona team, witness Messi Ronaldo play. And now in Vietnam, this competition is aired on TV360. The time now start from 00:45 AM and 03:00 AM. But many Vietnamese adults in my country stop following Premier League and even Champions League, Europa League. Now the Vietnamese teenagers students following that tournaments.

[@aryaanplays3650]

The best anthem possible for a tournament

[@eduhjay5572]

The best song am pleased to listen to on Tuesdays and Wednesdays nights

[@mjs8224]

The best theme you’ll ever hear. Goosebumps even now over twenty years on.

[@davidbloxham3720]

2 decades later and this anthem finally plays at St James Park ❤

[@Ninja-eh4cu]

fr ❤

[@natashachiwawa2463]

Dream come true

[@tancagurpnar3610]

The best anthem that universe has ever seen!Thanks to Tony Britten who edited this fantastic anthem .Thanks to Handel who composed this masterpiece in 1727 ..

[@betacamsx-dallevhsallehdv11601]

This old version still rocks, even with the modern one actually playing

[@hakanyurtlu2387]

Waaaaaay better than any other versions... Every man has shed tears at 1:53 at least once in his life.

[@Alibayke-16]

Thank you Messi and Ronaldo 😢We will miss you

[@KevinTuyishimire]

For sure 😢

[@mosalah11thegoat]

real

[@alexsky-ved]

🙏🙏🙏

[@derrick3423]

Especially my own cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos alviero❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CarlosEduardoTorricoArenas]

Yes, si, los extraño mucho.

[@Kiran-md2px]

feels honour with this song.absolutely beautiful song ever in football

[@theenlightenedmale4307]

This theme song should never be changed

[@directoraldo]

Yes...This and Formula 1 Theme Song ❤

[@ebob4177]

​@@directoraldona, the F1 theme song is mediocre

[@Blueflag04]

This song will forever be the national anthem of football.

[@JamesMcgann-l9b]

Can’t wait to hear this song at villa park goosebumps never in my 31 years of life did I think we would get to this stage …. Thank you uni emery

[@fuegoair]

You won’t hear this version unfortunately. This one is gold, the new is just not the same

[@zemurph]

Daring to listen to this as a Newcastle fan. We aren't there yet but the excitement at the possibility is unreal. Please God we do not squander this chance

[@ThisNormalLife]

Championship to champions League in 5 years. What a ride your fans have had. Isn't Football amazing!

[@Thefinnisher23]

​@@ThisNormalLifeWell it's easy if you have endless Saudi money

[@noahnguyen4364]

4-1 cheers mate, you guys are making history

[@Chicken_Nugget1]

This ended well.

[@stelioskatergiannakis747]

​@Chicken_Nugget1 if it wasn't for that last minute mbappe penalty goal at Parc de princes the situation would be different

[@Alue14]

This sounds like the gates of football heaven are being opened before your very eyes... This is the music of when you go across that path, and walk into the halls of the great! This is the moment, where every football fan dreams of!

[@Randomdude6777]

It’s surprising how much of an orchestral masterpiece this is.

[@CPTM1]

Isn't it weird that this song was inspired and taken from Händel- Zadok the Priest. But I get more chills of the CL version

[@leeman6805]

Gives me goose bumps every time the most iconic anthem in sports history

[@taglia1511]

2:05 The most beautiful melody.

[@milantifosi9047]

The sound at 02:15 as well

[@CruZader7]

Yesss!

[@BOX_corporation.]

2:44 Oh god the nostalgia! I haven't heard that part for a long long time.

[@_somedude]

The only music I get excited listening to at bold 1AM.

[@my_MillenniumFalcon]

Gonna miss hearing this beautiful theme at Old Trafford, with MUN in such bad shape today and unable to qualify for any European tournament… ☹️😵

[@johncambridge7339]

Hearing that song being played out in turner's Cross absolutely brilliant come on the rebel army let's beck to these nights

[@daxshrekford4548]

Hearing this song in the knockouts gets my heart pumping man. There’s nothing like the excitement and anxiety of the UCL

[@Afuru1]

First heard this song in 2001. I could not un-ear it ever since.

[@Paris__]

Every time I hear this anthem I get goosebumps, because. I know that I am going to witness greatness.......the very best that the game of football has to offer!

[@njorogefred150]

Credit to Handel! Because of his idea 300 years ago, this masterpiece was born.

[@SpadangSpoof]

I can't believe that all my life arsenal have been listening to the europa league and we're finally back!

[@omarelbarawi9992]

How old are you?

[@Nerd108]

@@omarelbarawi9992 well arsenal have been out of CL for 7 years and most people can remember back to when they were about 5 so i’d guess he’s about 10-12?

[@isiaharellano3789]

Gonna hear this banger again at St. James Park ⚫⚪⚫⚪

[@Ninja-eh4cu]

after 23 or so years, longer than ive been alive

[@Ninja-eh4cu]

hits home as a geordie

[@Хамза-ч3ф]

Каждый раз когда слушаю, мурашки по коже(((

[@ukrainepress8800]

This music lives in every European, it is our property, our pride, our love, it is what unites us!

[@harrisonkanyua7115]

Racist definitely, football is 🎉 not for Europe people Only.All fans from different parts of the world love😂this anthem since all nationals share the platform

[@lovelyjubbly34]

​​@@harrisonkanyua7115people from all over the world watch it and players from all continents play it, but Europe is the home of the champion's league, there's nothing racist in saying it.

[@ukrainepress8800]

@@harrisonkanyua7115 You’re not even a provocateur, you’re an idiot, if you follow your logic, then I shouldn’t eat chocolate anymore, because it’s “dark”, people of any nationality play in the Champions League, and it’s wonderful, it’s just this music and this championship is ours, European and us We are proud of this, it’s like the USA is proud of the NBA and NHL

[@alexandrepaulo4098]

What an amazing year! Watch Sporting Clube de Portugal, Benfica, Atlético de Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa matches in the 2024/2025 is my best experience in the Champions League.

[@Pulsarnix]

Hello old friend 🔴⚫⚪

[@andrewtaylor4664]

This was composed and written by British composer Tony Britten,who based the music on Georg Frideric Handel's anthem Zadok the Priest.His lyrics are in UEFA's three official languages of English,French and German.

[@hypnotics7886]

The unnecessary update they’ve made to the theme this season 😫

[@caseyfalconer7347]

Should have kept it as it was

[@tajbidgaming3321]

When i heard this music, my heart is brocken

[@hurrifanc.3434]

The world cup should have something like this and it should be the language of whatever country won the world cup prior.

[@vanityofthesaint]

Mixed with the host nation. Starting with an introduction to the host nation and then crescendos to a welcoming of the defending champions and ends with a piece to the other participating nations.

[@edisonmustainethrash6662]

*-How not to get emotional and cry with such a football anthem and remember those words: Match Hosted By Toyota And Master Card Official Sponsors Of The UEFA Champions League Long Live Soccer.*

[@Who_Are_U717]

I Play this song every time at 9pm And i Watch old champions league highlights. What a vibe.

[@BkxChmpn]

When you hear this you feel football pumping through you're veins

[@TheCaddyAye]

Based on the fabulous Zadok the priest.

[@reddiamond66]

Yes, but this is far better.

[@funnyj9989]

Here after the Chelsea game, GGMU ❤

[@TJSaw]

The glorious song of my childhood. So many memories of so many great players.

[@thegameinpod6301]

The King's coronation brought me here once again

[@CristianoRonaldo1000-CR7]

Coming here because i Missed the old version a lot 🔥 GOOSEBUMPS 🤯

[@phaywood5883]

As a villa fan, I’m starting to believe. 🙏

[@stelioskatergiannakis747]

It's time for y'all man 🙌

[@katieireland518]

We're nearly there now. UTV!

[@phaywood5883]

@@katieireland518 - I will believe it tonight if it happens 👀❤️❤️

[@typehyuga607]

Hey congrats well deserved from a chelsea fan

[@jamesmcguigan8505]

Will never forget the days of this tune at Elland Road!!

[@xpld5017]

Welcome back arsenal

[@davidzarate6775]

Lmao 😂

[@shadownik440]

not for long

[@baldemarcastillo675]

Bye bye Arsenal

[@nickguzmang]

They CAN'T EVER CHANGE THIS THEME SONG. LIKE EVER

[@kakkskke]

February 14th 2023 Boys: Valentine's day *Men:*

[@PaulGamer15]

If you love football it does not get better than this, Champions League is the best competition on the world for me!

[@adelioperez656]

The anthem of Real Madrid

[@lanfinestradieci6045]

Ma a parte a grande reunion non c'è altro verso in spagnolo!!! Hanno inserito inglese, tedesco e francese. In italiano nemmeno una parola!

[@saltyahri]

Of Cr7

[@jeremygerald7305]

The anthem of bayern real madrid

[@adelioperez656]

Yes my friend yes ​@@jeremygerald7305

[@Avalon_1991]

I always remember when I was younger when FIFA didn't have the Champions League rights so I would play this so when the players walked out during what should have been the Champions League games. When they finally got the rights it was such a cool moment playing the first game with all the branding and music playing.

[@Tareeno.]

Yesterday was UCL 2023 final bw Man city and Inter milan. ❤ Came after this song today 😅

[@joshlunt7827]

Beautiful anthem ❤

[@superrookie-1]

for the people that say that this song is not zadok the priest, yeah you're right, but it's actually adapted form handel's zadok the priest( you can find the information on Wikipedia if you don't believe me).

[@vaniltonrodrigues6534]

This is spectacular...

[@DrIkhtear]

Ce sont les meilleures équipes Sie sind die allerbesten Mannschaften The main event Die Meister Die Besten Les grandes équipes The champions Une grande réunion Eine große sportliche Veranstaltung The main event Ils sont les meilleurs Sie sind die Besten These are the champions Die Meister Die Besten Les grandes équipes The champions

[@emiliosaymon5096]

French has zero champions. Spain has a lot and there isn't any word in castellano or catalan.

[@nicholasbenge9497]

@@emiliosaymon5096English, French, and German are the only official languages of UEFA. They conduct business in the three official languages, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian/Cyrillic. French I believe is the controlling language.

[@emiliosaymon5096]

@@nicholasbenge9497 Spanish and Portuguese is an oficial language of Europe

[@nicholasbenge9497]

@@emiliosaymon5096 UEFA (the confederation) uses English, French, and German for official purposes. That’s why the anthem only has English, French, and German.

[@emiliosaymon5096]

@@nicholasbenge9497 This doesn't make any sense. Which league is most important? Spanish or French and German?

[@sadiaashar8461]

best anthem ever 😊

[@alfredovilches9511]

europa league anthem>

[@alexabdulje2485]

@@alfredovilches9511 fr

[@LaVaZ000]

@@alfredovilches9511 That one seems like just a trap remix of a song, this one is epic

[@sakisroubas3237]

@@alfredovilches9511 bro u only say this cause I are an arsenal fan

[@Weezable_x]

@@sakisroubas3237 or a Varca fan lmao

[@17NU]

Cant wait to hear this in St James Park next season

[@ck6939]

“ This match is brought to you by Master Card and PlayStation ” 🎙️

[@artursoliyev1098]

My whole childhood is contained by this song❤😢😂

[@brancodaniel7514]

its feels like handel and john williams wrote this anthem together

[@Deafeatist]

WE BACK BABY. COME ON YANITED

[@mohameddanish4272]

PIRATES OF CARRIBEAN AND UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS SO WONDERFUL...NOT BORED TO HEARING AFTER A LONG TIME AGO....THE OCHESRTRA MANGNIFICENT!!!!!❤😂

[@videohomesystem]

I've been hearing this song for sort-of like 14 years, I still like it

[@NoobmasterFC]

I was 6 the last time we played UCL football, c’mon Toon Army!

[@Chicken_Nugget1]

Lol.

[@somethingelse516]

Yes, you did hear this during the coronation

[@footballisalligot]

Anyone else just loves football so much? Especially late matches when its dark out. Just gives me peace and if i go into a day knowing its going to end with me watching a football match in the evening the day cant possibly turn out bad

[@ziadgamal6809]

I came here after they removed the background music, what a shame!😢

[@cxrlxshnrq]

I just saw that atrocity on my IG, and immediately came back to here. The version played in this video isn't even the one we had in the last UCLs, it's an even older version, and it feels like every change they make is purposefully to worse. It's unexplainably depressing how those random trillionaires (whose parents have been trillionaires, whose grandparents were too, whose all family are since the year 1432) simply fuck everything we love just bc they feel like doing so just bc they can. Fuck this shit im so upset with football and this coming from a brazilian

[@ziadgamal6809]

@@cxrlxshnrq that's the way they treat us in everything not just in football, fuck them all

[@robertfrost3388]

Can't wait to hear this at Villa Park next season...years and years of dreaming will become reality!!

[@CarlosHenrique-vu4lb]

Parabéns Manchester city pelo seu primeiro título é muito importante na sua historia

[@dicksonsang4347]

The one who composed this must be genius , it brought together all people of diverse origin .