European club competitions began life in the mid-1950s, with the inauguration of the European Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs' Cup.

The European Cup, which was rebranded as the Champions League and expanded in 1992, was launched by UEFA. However, participating clubs for the first edition were picked by French newspaper L'Équipe. From the second season onwards, it was played by national champions only, plus the holders.

Also in 1955, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was inaugurated, initially – as the name suggests – to promote international trade fairs. After 1964, teams qualified by league position. The competition, which ran until 1971, is considered a precursor to the UEFA Cup (today known as the Europa League). And in 1960, the now-defunct European Cup Winners' Cup was launched.

Here, a look at the biggest winners from the first full decade of European club competitions...