The European Club Association has named Barcelona European Club of the Year following its fine performances in 2014-15.

Barcelona has been acknowledged as the European Club of the Year by the European Club Association (ECA) at a dinner in Geneva ahead of the organisation's General Assembly on Tuesday.

The award was presented by ECA president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in recognition of the Camp Nou side's successes last season both domestically and internationally.

The Catalans beat Real Madrid to the Liga title, proved to be too strong for Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final, and saw off Athletic Bilbao to lift the Copa del Rey.

It is the second time that Barcelona has received the award, previously taking home the trophy in 2011.

In claiming it again this year, Luis Enrique's side has become the first club to be recognized twice for its achievements.

Real Madrid was handed the award in 2014 after winning its 10th European title under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti.