The 2015-16 UEFA Champions League was the 61st season of Europe's premier club football tournament. It featured 32 teams in the group stage, including famous clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. The tournament began in June 2015 and concluded with the final on May 28, 2016, held at San Siro in Milan, Italy. Real Madrid emerged as the champions, defeating Atletico Madrid in a dramatic final that ended 1-1 after extra time. Real Madrid won 5-3 in the penalty shootout, securing their 11th title in the competition's history.