The original recording features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chorus .
In 2024, the anthem was slightly refined with a new recording featuring the Tenebrae choir , making it faster and more vocal-focused. UEFA Champions League Entrance Music Anthem
Reflecting the international spirit of the tournament, the lyrics are a mix of UEFA’s three official languages: . The full anthem is approximately three minutes long,
The full anthem is approximately three minutes long, though only the chorus is typically played during the pre-match ceremony. UEFA Champions League Semi-final · Leg 1 of 2 K
The UEFA Champions League anthem, officially titled simply "," is one of the most iconic pieces of music in sports history. Written by English composer Tony Britten in 1992, it was commissioned to mark the competition's rebrand from the European Cup and to create a more prestigious, "civilized" atmosphere during a period when football was struggling with hooliganism. UEFA Champions League Semi-final · Leg 1 of 2 K. Kvaratskhelia (24') J. Neves (33') O. Dembélé (45'+ 5'P) K. Kvaratskhelia (56') O. Dembélé (58') H. Kane (17'P) M. Olise (41') D. Upamecano (65') Marquinhos (12') The Royal Inspiration
The anthem is an adaptation of "Zadok the Priest," a Coronation Anthem composed in 1727 for King George II. Britten used the iconic rising string phase from Handel’s work but transformed it into a new, original composition that has since become synonymous with elite European football. Lyrics and Languages
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