Arsenal runners-up in two champions league finals, trailing Atletico's three

What has Saka been playing like this season?

Back then, Atlético Madrid would’ve already won this match.

With the current forward line, only Havertz is worthy of winning the title—especially considering the four wingers. Can Kroenke Jr. sign a couple of world-class wingers?

Arsenal fans’ self-satisfaction is baffling: they were dominated by Paris throughout the match; their sole goal came from a Paris gift; apart from that one shot, they failed to register a single shot on target; they were pinned back in their own half and couldn’t even cross the halfway line; had Paris not squandered chances, the match would have been over long before; even their late penalty was markedly inferior in quality to Paris’s—calling it a comprehensive defeat is no exaggeration.

No worries—usually, you have to win a runner-up medal first before learning how to win the championship.

Bayern was so close to winning the title—I recall they were ahead both after 90 minutes and in the penalty shootout. It’s just fate.

then the beasts looks like a small cat's eyes

They like being SECOND! Even at being first they are second.

If Saka’s weekly wage were reduced by a factor of ten, I’d praise his performance.

How should I put it? Just like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain—both suffered heartbreaking defeats at the very brink of winning the Champions League during their rise, then spent years consolidating, gradually building up their pedigree until success finally came naturally. I recall that before the 2021–22 season—or was it 2020–21?—Arsenal were still fighting for fifth place in the Premier League (I started following football relatively recently, so I didn’t watch much before then). Then suddenly, they entered the title race, finished as runners-up three seasons in a row, and finally clinched the league this season. You can genuinely feel their momentum steadily rising. I truly believe that if Arsenal continue on this path, they’ll soon lift the Champions League trophy. As a Man City fan, I’d like to extend my congratulations in advance.

There’s also some behind-the-scenes maneuvering involved.

Which player is shown in the image?

Has Dortmund also lost twice—once to Bayern and once to Real Madrid?

How would you describe Inter Milan in recent years?

After playing for so many years, they’ve reached the final fewer times than Atlético Madrid—it’s truly hard to believe.

Quite similar to Valencia—lost once within 90 minutes, and once on penalties. Still, Valencia was stronger back then.

Low Mountain Stinking Water

No way—this is still my competition!

Atlético Madrid is cursed in the UEFA Champions League—this team has had nothing but heartbreak in Europe’s premier competition. In 1974, Atlético faced Bayern Munich in the final and were still leading in the 120th minute of extra time—only for Bayern to equalize with a long-range shot. Back then, there was no penalty shootout; instead, the match was replayed two days later, and Atlético suffered a humiliating 0–4 defeat. In 2014, it was the infamous “92:48” moment—Real Madrid scored a dramatic injury-time equalizer, before going on to win decisively in extra time. Then in 2016, Real Madrid again scored a controversial offside goal, and ultimately prevailed in the penalty shootout. The Champions League seems to be under a curse for Atlético Madrid—I truly believe they will never lift the trophy.

Next year, we aim to catch up with Atlético Madrid.

Juventus has the most runner-up finishes.

The most tragic Atlético Madrid

Hope this record gets broken—best wishes to Arsenal.

When it comes to “misery contests,” Atlético Madrid has never been beaten.

We’re only just getting started—just look at my post; *that’s* what true misery looks like.