1989 — AC Milan 4–0 Steaua Bucharest

Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan team of 1989 is considered by many Italian football historians as the greatest club side ever assembled. Their 4–0 demolition of Steaua Bucharest in the European Cup Final in Barcelona — with goals from Gullit (two) and Van Basten (two) — announced a generation-defining team. The Dutch trio of Gullit, Van Basten, and Rijkaard transformed how football looked and felt, playing total football with Italian defensive discipline. Milan retained the trophy the following year, beating Benfica 1–0.