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<p>Real Madrid's Dominance</p>
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<img alt="Top 150 players with the most Champions League minutes: Messi ranks second" src="https://tmssl.akamaized.net//images/foto/galerie/cl-most-mins-spot-1762280307-182057.png" title="Top 150 players with the most Champions League minutes: Messi ranks second">
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<p>The Champions League</p> is recognized as the premier club competition globally, and few would dispute this claim. Each top-tier footballer embarks on the season hoping to lift this prestigious trophy, solidifying their place in their club’s history. While PSG struggled to achieve Champions League success for years, they finally celebrated their first victory in this esteemed tournament last season.</p>
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<p>This season, Europe's top clubs—including Arsenal</a>, Barcelona</a>, Bayern Munich</a>, and Real Madrid</a>—will compete fiercely for the coveted trophy. Real Madrid holds the record for the most Champions League titles, having won 15 championships. Five stars from Los Blancos—Luka Modrić</a>, Toni Kroos</a>, Nacho</a>, Daniel Carvajal</a>, and Paco Gento</a>—have lifted the trophy a remarkable six times each. Many football legends have played in the Champions League, but which players have logged the most minutes? Let’s explore.</p>
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<h2>Most Champions League Minutes Played</h2>
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<p>Based on data from Transfermarkt, we have compiled a list of the players with the highest Champions League minutes, excluding goalkeepers. Leading the pack is Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, the iconic figure from Manchester United</a> and Real Madrid, who has amassed 15,758 minutes in the competition and holds the record for the most goals scored—140 in 183 matches. As depicted in the graphic below, Lionel Messi</a> follows him in second place with 13,577 minutes.</p>
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<p>Notably, Messi is the only non-European player among the top contenders, having played 12,332 of these minutes during his time with Barcelona</a>. The top five also includes three former Real Madrid players: Sergio Ramos</a>, Raúl</a>, and Kroos. Currently, Robert Lewandowski</a> is the only active player in the top ten, and he could potentially break into the top five this season. If goalkeepers were taken into account, Iker Casillas</a> would rank first, with Manuel Neuer</a> in third place. You can view the complete list of the top 150 players below!</p>
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<p>[Link Rubrik="Top 150 Players" Text="With Most Champions League Minutes" URL="https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/uefa-champions-league/rekordspieler/pokalwettbewerb/CL#google_vignette"]</p>
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