We picked out the ten greatest Champions League balls ever

Adidas has unveiled this year’s Champions League ‘Finale Istanbul’ ball and oh boy it really is a stunner.

With the knockout stages getting underway tonight, the new ball takes inspiration from the host city’s deep culture of art. It features a hand-painted map of Istanbul and vibrant graphics that trace the path of the Bosphorus that separates Europe and Asia.

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The result is nothing short of spectacular. In fact, we never want to kick another ball unless it’s this one.

To celebrate the new release we’ve picked out ten of the greatest Champions League balls of all time.

2018/19 – Madrid

Winner: Liverpool

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2019/20 – Istanbul

Winner: TBD

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2016/17 – Cardiff

Winner: Real Madrid

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2013/14 – Lisbon

Winner: Real Madrid

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2013/14 – Lisbon

Winner: Real Madrid

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2001/02 – Glasgow

Winner: Real Madrid

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2012/13 – Wembley

Winner: Bayern Munich

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2010/11 – Wembley

Winner: Barcelona

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2009/10 – Madrid

Winner: Inter Milan

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2019/20 – Istanbul

Winner: TBD

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