The only title won by all the great clubs except Real Madrid

For 40 years, the Cup Winners' Cup was a continental competition the top clubs in Europe would turn to in order to salvage the season with a substantial victory.

The Champions League was hard to qualify for, and the UEFA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup not only grew in importance, but also offered some classic clashes between the great clubs of the continent.

Barcelona, Atletico, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, PSG, Juventus, Milan, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City or Tottenham all managed to claim the trophy before it came to an end in 1999.

The Catalan club dominated the tournament with four victories in a total of six finals. All the top clubs in Europe managed to win it except for Real Madrid, that is.

The 'Blancos' reached the final twice. In 1971, they could not beat Chelsea, and in 1983, they were defeated by Aberdeen, with both clashes going into extra-time.

A spot which does not overshadow the triumphs of the most successful club in Europe, who also managed to win a couple of UEFA Cups. For many, the Cup Winners' Cup was a life-saver for years, but for Madrid it is a score that cannot be settled. An asterisc on their otherwise perfect European history.