<P> Real Madrid had the most success in the European Cup , winning the trophy for a record twelve times . Real was the winner of the inaugural edition of the European Cup and the only club to win the trophy five times in a row ( the first five editions ) . The club has also won the UEFA Cup twice , in 1985 and 1986 , the Super Cup four times , in 2002 , 2014 , 2016 and 2017 , the Intercontinental Cup three times , in 1960 , 1998 and 2002 , and the FIFA Club World Cup three times , in 2014 , 2016 and 2017 . Real Madrid , with 24 trophies , is the most successful European team in international football . They have also been involved in European football ever since they became the first Spanish club to enter the European Cup in 1955 , except for the 1977 -- 78 and 1996 -- 97 seasons . </P>
how many times have real madrid won the european cup.in paris
twelve