Copa Intercontinental: Historical Winners and 2024 Revival

18/12/2024

By RSR Málaga, 18 December


Real Madrid’s Dominance Continues

The Copa Intercontinental returned in 2024 after a hiatus since 2004, with Real Madrid clinching the trophy in dominant fashion against Pachuca (3-0) in Doha. This marks Madrid’s fourth title, solidifying their position as the competition's most successful club.


Full Historical Winners List

  1. 1960: Real Madrid (Spain)
  2. 1961: Peñarol de Montevideo (Uruguay)
  3. 1962-63: Santos FC (Brazil)
  4. 1964-65: Inter Milan (Italy)
  5. 1966: Peñarol de Montevideo (Uruguay)
  6. 1967: Racing Club (Argentina)
  7. 1968: Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina)
  8. 1969: AC Milan (Italy)
  9. 1970: Feyenoord (Netherlands)
  10. 1971: Nacional de Montevideo (Uruguay)
  11. 1972: Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  12. 1973: Independiente (Argentina)
  13. 1974: Atlético Madrid (Spain)
  14. 1976: Bayern Munich (Germany)
  15. 1977: Boca Juniors (Argentina)
  16. 1979: Olimpia de Asunción (Paraguay)
  17. 1980: Nacional de Montevideo (Uruguay)
  18. 1981: Flamengo (Brazil)
  19. 1982: Peñarol de Montevideo (Uruguay)
  20. 1983: Gremio de Porto Alegre (Brazil)
  21. 1984: Independiente (Argentina)
  22. 1985: Juventus (Italy)
  23. 1986: River Plate (Argentina)
  24. 1987: FC Porto (Portugal)
  25. 1988: Nacional de Montevideo (Uruguay)
  26. 1989-90: AC Milan (Italy)
  27. 1991: Red Star Belgrade (Yugoslavia)
  28. 1992-93: São Paulo (Brazil)
  29. 1994: Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina)
  30. 1995: Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  31. 1996: Juventus (Italy)
  32. 1997: Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
  33. 1998-2002: Real Madrid (Spain)
  34. 2003: Boca Juniors (Argentina)
  35. 2004: FC Porto (Portugal)
  36. 2024: Real Madrid (Spain)


Top Clubs by Titles

  1. 4 titles: Real Madrid
  2. 3 titles: Peñarol, Boca Juniors, Nacional, AC Milan
  3. 2 titles: Independiente, Juventus, Santos, Inter Milan, São Paulo, Ajax, Bayern Munich, FC Porto


Significance of the Revival

The return of the Copa Intercontinental reflects a desire to rekindle one of football’s most iconic traditions, bridging the gap between the European Champions and the best from the Americas. Real Madrid’s triumph in this renewed format serves as a reminder of their global dominance.