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Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by obembet(f): 2:00pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
The most prestigious title in the realm of club football has to be the UEFA Champions League (or the European Cup, as it was known before 1992). To be the champions of Europe — football's powerhouse — means to be at the pinnacle of club football. This elite competition welcomes its 32 participants from across Europe's top leagues and via qualifiers for teams from around the continent. Spanish juggernauts Real Madrid are the most crowned champions. With 13 UEFA Champions League trophies, the La Liga giants have left their competitors far behind. Serie A side AC Milan stand second with 7 UEFA Champions League trophies under their belt, followed by Bayern Munich (6) and Liverpool (6). While numerous clubs have won the coveted title multiple times, several top clubs have never laid their hands on the trophy. Surprisingly, the list includes many heavyweights who should've had won the UEFA Champions League already. Without further ado, here's a look at the Top 5 clubs that have never won the UEFA Champions League 5 Arsenal It would be almost impossible for the current generation to believe Arsenal were once among the most feared teams in the world. Arsene Wenger's Gunners, which included the likes of Robin Van Persie, Sol Campbell, Thierry Henry, Robert Pires and Cesc Fabregas among others, came closest to the title back in 2006. However, they lost against Frank Rijkaard's Barcelona. Despite failing to win the UEFA Champions League trophy, the north Londoners were regulars in the knock-out stages of the tournament, in contrast to the present scenario. Despite having been a consistently qualifying team in the tournament until 2017, Arsenal have failed to register a UEFA Champions League triumph till date. 4 Valencia There is something about Spanish teams and the UEFA Champions League. La Liga sides have dominated the UEFA Champions League more than any other team from Europe's top 5 leagues. The Champions League trophy has been taken to Spain a total of 18 times as opposed to England's 14, Italy's 12, Germany's 8 and France's 1. However, despite being a formidable side during the late 90s and early 2000s, Valencia is a team that never could grab the title. Under the leadership of Gaizka Mendieta, The Bats managed to make consecutive finals (1999-00 & 2000-01) appearances. Unfortunately, the Spanish side had to taste defeat on both occasions. With Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid shuffling for the top three spots, Valencia face heavy competition for a UEFA Champions League qualification spot in La Liga. 3 Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid have had their share of major heartbreaks recently in the UEFA Champions League. Emerging as one of the superpowers in recent times after being underdogs in Spain's top division, Atletico Madrid have managed to outperform league giants Real Madrid and Barcelona twice in the last decade (2013-14 & 2020-21) to win La Liga. Under Diego Simeone, the Rojiblancos managed to achieve four European trophies in the form of UEFA Europa League (2) and UEFA Super Cups (2) but failed to kiss the Champions League trophy despite reaching the finals in 2014 and 2016. Losing to arch-rivals Real Madrid on both occasions made the defeat even more bitter for the club and its fans. The Spanish side also made the final in the 1973-74 edition of the tournament, but lost out on the trophy to Bayern Munich. Regardless, Atletico Madrid are considered one of the favorites to win the trophy in the near future. 2 Paris Saint-Germain PSG's emergence into the limelight was preceded by the club's massive signings and recent Ligue 1 domination. PSG have been the winners of the transfer market in recent times. They grabbed Neymar and Mbappe for hefty transfer fees while also roping in Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma for free. The Parisians are housing a bunch of the most talented players in the world of football at the moment. Now, even though that has helped them dominate the domestic league, the same hasn't been emulated in the UEFA Champions League so far. Despite having started to dominate Ligue 1 since the 2013-14 season, the nine-time French champions have made just one UEFA Champions League final appearance. In the ongoing summer transfer window, PSG have found two of the most experienced and serial champions of the tournament in Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos. Let's wait and see if that can take the UEFA Champions League trophy to Paris. 1 Manchester City No other team has dominated the Premier League in the past decade like Manchester City have. The Sky Blues have brought home a total of 5 Premier League titles within a span of 10 years. Milking the opportunity of city-rivals Manchester United's downfall, Manchester City is now the Premier League's ultimate powerhouse. The arrival of Pep Guardiola simply boosted their dominance but that was only limited to England. Barring the 2021 UEFA Champions League final (where they lost against Chelsea), the Cityzens have never crossed the semi-final hurdle. Despite their league domination, Pep's men usually exited the UEFA Champions League in either the Round of 16 or the quarterfinals. Considering the team's current form and squad depth, Manchester City are tipped to be the leading contenders to win this season's UEFA Champions League. Only time will tell if they uphold that. Check this out https://www.nairaland.com/6715388/pogba-set-premier-league-record 2 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by WhoDeyHause: 2:02pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Abeg wetin concern Assnal for your list. 127 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by obembet(f): 2:06pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
WhoDeyHause: A Judge sentenced a man to prison and gave him two options: (1.) 40 years in prison (2.) To remain in Prison till when Arsenal will win Champions league. The man chose 40years in prison 276 Likes 28 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Fuckthamods: 2:08pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
And none will ever win it in a long time 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Maxymilliano(m): 2:25pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
The champions league is PSG to lose this season ... 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Machinegun91(m): 2:26pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Championship is not for children, Chelsea rules and leads while other small small clubs follows 64 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Silentgroper(m): 3:00pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Machinegun91:If only u read d article, you'd see where it said liverpool is leading in England. Hw many chelsea get sef? 71 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Numerouno94(m): 3:32pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Arsenal is now a laughing stock, see snide remarks everywhere. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Idamond: 4:00pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
PSG is lifting this year's own.. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by paulolee(m): 4:02pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
city, PSG or athletico looks feasible in winning one or two in d next 5 years.. football is more about moni n I see PSG n city buying their way to d UCL.. 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by paulolee(m): 4:04pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Machinegun91:bros, na UCL DM de talk about o and not uefa cup or community shield.. Chelsea rules for which UCL?? abi DM jus start new UCL last season? clubs like Madrid, Liverpool, Milan n even Bayern no talk n na Chelsea dey noise? 32 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by paulolee(m): 4:05pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Maxymilliano:swears bro...d odds favors them except badluck n injuries come into the key part of this season.. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by paulolee(m): 4:07pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
WhoDeyHause:just another thread to bash gunners fans because even arterta knows dt qualifying for UCL is a very huge task.. even if they entered UCL on merit, they cant beat any big guns in UCL na...Bayern still de play UCL oo 1 Like |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Olayoo: 4:07pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Idamond:Y... Because of messi? 1 Like |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Idamond: 4:15pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Olayoo:definitely 1 Like |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Great100000: 4:18pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Arsenal Go Win Am In 3022 PSG Go Win Am In 2035 Man City Go Win In 2031 Valencia Go Win Am In 2080 A. Madrid Go Win Am In 2026. 28 Likes |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Mangekyo: 5:12pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Obembet, wetin assnal dey do that list na? Team wey never win Europa league na champions league you want make dem win? Mk u still dey use ur brain na...... Assnal is a mid table team, not a top club. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by slawormiir: 7:39pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Dmnnnnnnnnn niggarrr Isoright I can bet my balls arsenal will not win it in the next 600 years... 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by eherbal(m): 7:39pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by OBTMOS(m): 7:39pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Remove Arsenal… they are in the level of Norwich 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by CalabarPikin: 7:39pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
All I know is that Arsenal will rise again... 12 Likes |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by tnerro1(m): 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Remove arsenal from that list 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by WibusJaga: 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Arsenal fast becoming a laughing stock. And to think this same Arsenal was in the forefront to join the Eufa Super League. SMH. 24 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Lakside1955(m): 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Pls remove arsenal from names among top clubs 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by graphics102: 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Man city and PSG now have the chance to. As for Arsenal, lemme just keep kwayet 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Calibrator: 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
In which of the 501 alternate dimensions, is Arsenal a top club? 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by Sonnobax15(m): 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Well,I wanna say kudos to my fellow chelsea fans....At least we are the champions of Europe for now....So let's enjoy the moment and hope it last.. Now my sympathy goes to Arsenal,man. City and of course man. United fans whose club hasn't won the UCL for sometime.... Abeg,How una take dey breathe? 3 Likes
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Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by descartes400: 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Arsenal can no longer be classified as a top club. They should change their transfer policy and start signing actual men not those still feeding from the bottle. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Arsenal, Man City, PSG... 5 Top Clubs That Have Never Won The UCL by LibertyRep: 7:40pm On Aug 24, 2021 |
Arsenal ---Top club? May the good old days return |
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