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.

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

2019/20 – Istanbul
Winner: TBD

2016/17 – Cardiff
Winner: Real Madrid

2013/14 – Lisbon
Winner: Real Madrid

2013/14 – Lisbon
Winner: Real Madrid

2001/02 – Glasgow
Winner: Real Madrid

2012/13 – Wembley
Winner: Bayern Munich

2010/11 – Wembley
Winner: Barcelona

2009/10 – Madrid
Winner: Inter Milan

2019/20 – Istanbul
Winner: TBD

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