FC Bayern Munich

On February 27, 1900, FC Bayern Munich was founded by 11 football players led by Franz John. They separated from the club MTV 1879 and created Bayern Munich. The club would go on to become one of the most successful and well-known football clubs in the world, excelling particularly in the Bundesliga and European competitions.

On June 12, 1932, FC Bayern Munich won their first national championship by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2–0 in the final match held in Nuremberg. This victory marked the beginning of Bayern Munich's legacy in German football, establishing their presence as a competitive team in the national league.

In 1965, Bayern Munich was promoted to the Bundesliga, the highest tier of professional football in Germany, after finishing second in the second-tier Regionalliga Süd and winning the promotion playoff. This marked the beginning of Bayern's participation in the top-flight of German football, where they have remained ever since.

On May 15, 1974, Bayern Munich won their first European Cup by defeating Atlético Madrid. The first match ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to a replay, where Bayern emerged victorious with a 4-0 win. This victory was the beginning of Bayern's dominance in European football, winning consecutive titles in the following years.

On May 23, 2001, Bayern Munich won the UEFA Champions League, defeating Valencia CF in the final held at San Siro, Milan. The match ended 1-1, and Bayern won 5-4 on penalties. This victory was crucial as it marked their return to European glory, with their last win being in 1976, and helped cement their reputation as a leading European club.

On May 19, 2012, Bayern Munich faced Chelsea FC in the UEFA Champions League Final held at their home stadium, Allianz Arena. Despite dominating the match, Bayern lost 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. This was a heartbreaking defeat for Bayern, as they failed to secure the title on home soil, spurring their strong comeback in the following seasons.

On May 25, 2013, Bayern Munich won the UEFA Champions League by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Wembley Stadium, London. This victory was part of a historic treble, as Bayern also won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal that year. Arjen Robben scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute, securing Bayern's fifth European Cup/Champions League title.

On November 3, 2019, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski broke the record for scoring in consecutive Bundesliga matches, netting 13 goals across 11 straight games. His prolific form was crucial in maintaining Bayern's competitive edge in the league, eventually leading to Bayern securing their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title that season.

On August 23, 2020, Bayern Munich claimed their sixth UEFA Champions League trophy by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the final at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. Kingsley Coman scored the lone goal against his former club to secure the win. This victory completed a continental treble for Bayern Munich, having also won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in the same season.

On April 23, 2022, Bayern Munich secured their 10th consecutive Bundesliga title, setting a new record in German football history. This unprecedented achievement underscored Bayern's dominance in the domestic league, as they consistently outperformed their competition over the past decade, consistently maintaining top-tier performance and squad depth.