Moldovan football teams have had a modest but occasionally remarkable presence in the UEFA Champions League, primarily represented by FC Sheriff Tiraspol. And right now, the 1xBet official website has lots of wagers on Sheriff and other Moldovan football squads too.

Since Moldova gained independence in 1991 and established its domestic league, the Divizia Națională, clubs have been eligible to participate in UEFA competitions. Although Moldovan teams often enter at the earliest qualifying rounds, their performances have at times captured attention across Europe. If you also enjoy UEFA competitions, you can try plenty of bets on them at the official 1xBet platform too.

As introduced, FC Sheriff Tiraspol has been the standout Moldovan representative in the Champions League. Since the early 2000s, Sheriff has dominated domestic football, allowing them to participate consistently in UEFA competitions.

For many years, their involvement was restricted to the qualifying and playoff stages, where they often faced stronger, higher-ranked teams from leagues such as Austria, Switzerland, or Portugal. These matches frequently ended in early elimination, reflecting the challenges Moldovan clubs face in competing against teams from more financially and structurally developed leagues.

The turning point came in the 2021-2022 season, when Sheriff Tiraspol achieved a historic breakthrough by qualifying for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. This was the 1st time that a Moldovan team achieved this feat, and for that reason, using mobi for 1xBet - pariuri Moldova on teams from this country can be a great idea.

This achievement was unprecedented for a team from Moldova, placing the club on the continental map. Sheriff was drawn into a challenging group with 3 other teams, which were:

• Real Madrid;
• Inter Milan;
• and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Those 3 squads and many others are also featured at the mobi 1xBet platforms as well. Despite being massive underdogs, Sheriff’s performance was remarkable, highlighted by a stunning 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. This was one of the most famous shocks in recent Champions League history. This result showcased the club’s tactical organization, discipline, and the high level of talent present in Moldova, proving that even smaller leagues can produce teams capable of competing at the highest level.

Aside from Sheriff, other Moldovan clubs such as Zimbru Chișinău and FC Milsami Orhei have participated in Champions League qualifiers. However, their campaigns rarely extended beyond the preliminary rounds.