The 10 Greatest Champions League Goals of the Century

The greatest moments in the history of the Champions League are filled with incredible plays and goals that remain immortalized in the memories of fans.

From historic sprints to perfect finishes, these moments represent the essence of the world's greatest club competition.

In this list, we look back at some of the most memorable goals that defined matches and became true works of art in football!

10 - Lionel Messi x Liverpool - 2018/19

Opening our list with E.T., Lionel Messi. The Argentine scored a great free kick in the semi-finals against Liverpool in 2019.

Despite this great goal, it was not enough to prevent Barcelona from being eliminated from the Champions League by the English.

9 - Arjen Robben x Manchester United - 2009/10

In ninth place is Dutchman Robben. With a great goal after a corner kick taken by Ribéry, this goal qualified Bayern Munich for the Champions League semi-finals.

8 - Lionel Messi x Arsenal - 2010/11

In eighth place, he again, the genius Lionel Messi. In the 3-1 victory in the second leg of the round of 16, Messi qualified Barcelona by scoring a goal worthy of a genius by chipping the London team's goalkeeper.

7 - Kaká x Manchester United - 2006/07

In seventh place is Brazilian star Kaká. At the height of his career in 2007, Kaká shone when he eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United in the Champions League semi-finals.

He scored a masterpiece by tipping a defender over the top and dribbling past another with a subtle header, causing the two opponents to collide.

6 - Gareth Bale x Liverpool - 2017/18

A bicycle kick goal is hard enough to score, now imagine scoring one in a Champions League final! That's what Gareth Bale did in the 2018 final against Liverpool.

After a perfect pass from Marcelo, the Welshman scored a spectacular bicycle kick, guaranteeing the third goal and the victory for the Merengues, conquering "La 13ª Champions."

5 - Mesut Özil x Ludogorets - 2016/17

German star Özil, known for his assists and masterful passes, scored what could be considered the greatest goal of his career in 2016. He beat the entire Ludogorets defense, chipped the goalkeeper, cut inside the defender and rolled the ball into the goal.

4 - Lionel Messi v Bayern Munich - 2014/15

Once again, the Argentine star. In the 2015 semi-finals, in a very balanced game, Messi decided the match in the 80th minute.

He received the ball on the wing, made a dry dribble that left defender Boateng on the ground and chipped the ball over goalkeeper Neuer, putting Barcelona in the lead to continue towards the title of that edition.

3 - Lionel Messi x Real Madrid - 2010/11

He's back again, to no one's surprise: LIONEL MESSI! In the 2011 Champions League semi-final, Barcelona and Real Madrid starred in one of the greatest classics in history.

At the Santiago Bernabéu, Messi won the ball back in midfield after a pass from Sergio Busquets, dribbled past several opponents and beat goalkeeper Casillas before scoring the goal. This move put Barça in the final, where they would be crowned champions of that edition.

2 - Cristiano Ronaldo x Juventus - 2017/18

It's the turn of the big robot! In the 2018 quarter-finals, Real Madrid and Juventus faced each other again after the 2017 final. In the first leg, in Turin, Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of the most iconic goals in history.

In the 64th minute, after a cross from Carvajal, CR7 converted a spectacular bicycle kick, guaranteeing the advantage for Real, who would be champions of that edition.

1 - Zinedine Zidane x Bayer Leverkusen - 2001/02

First up is Zinedine Zidane! Brazil's tormentor in the 1998 and 2006 World Cups, the French star won the Champions League in 2002 with a historic goal. In the final against Bayer Leverkusen, Zidane received a pass from Roberto Carlos and scored a spectacular left-footed volley, his winning goal with Real Madrid.

The magic of the Champions League goes far beyond the trophies; it lies in the unique moments created by players who defy all expectations. These goals not only decide matches or titles, but also represent the passion, talent and spectacle that make football the most beloved sport on the planet.

And you, do you have any memorable goals that were left out of our list? Share your opinion in the comments!