The Darkest Moment of the Red Devil: Missing the European War, a list of ten years of European War results

In the football world, the three words Manchester United were once synonymous with glory and victory. The cheers at Old Trafford Stadium and the glory of the Champions League have made countless fans excited. However, as time passes, Manchester United is now trapped in a deep quagmire. With the UEFA Cup final losing to Tottenham, Manchester United not only missed the championship trophy, but more cruelly, they will miss any level of European competition next season, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to this Premier League giant.

Looking back on Manchester United's European journey in the past 10 years, they have had glory and regrets. Behind these results are the expectations and losses of countless fans. In the 2016-17 season, under Mourinho's leadership, Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 in the UEFA Cup final and won the championship trophy. At that moment, Old Trafford Stadium was in full swing, and the fans cheered, as if they saw Manchester United's former glory again. This victory not only allowed Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League next season, but also allowed the team to regain confidence and fighting spirit.

However, glory is always short-lived. In the 2020-21 season, Manchester United once again reached the UEFA Cup final, this time their opponent is Villarreal. In both regular time and overtime, neither team scored a goal, and the game entered a brutal penalty shootout. In the end, Manchester United lost 1-2 and missed the championship. Seeing his opponents pick up the trophy, Manchester United players' faces were filled with disappointment and reluctance.

2024-25 season, Manchester United had the opportunity to prove themselves in the UEFA Cup again. They performed well in the group stage and advanced to the knockout stage with an unbeaten record. In the knockout round, they eliminated strong teams such as Real Sociedad, Lyon, and Athletic Bilbao to enter the finals. However, in the final, facing Tottenham, which is also in the Premier League, Manchester United failed to seize the opportunity. In the 42nd minute, Tottenham's Brennan Johnson's goal completely disrupted Manchester United's rhythm. Since then, Manchester United woke up from a dream and launched a crazy counterattack. Players such as Rashford and B Fee have made every effort to create extremely threatening attack opportunities many times. Unfortunately, Tottenham's defense is solid and has never allowed Manchester United to break through the city. In the end, Manchester United lost the game 0-1 and missed the UEFA Champions League again.

This loss completely collapsed Manchester United's journey this season. In the Premier League, they ranked 16th and their results were terrible; they were eliminated early in the FA Cup and League Cup, but failed to cause any turmoil; now they returned in the final of the Europa League again, and the four majors were all gone, Manchester United missed the European Championship for the first time in nearly 10 years. This is undoubtedly a great humiliation for this traditional wealthy family. What's even more embarrassing is that Manchester United's poor record of eight consecutive games is still continuing, and coach Amorin's coaching pressure is as heavy as a mountain.

Why did Manchester United reach this point today? Is it a mistake in tactical choice, or a fluctuation in player status? Is it a problem inside the locker room, or a management decision-making mistake? Perhaps, all of these factors are. This season, Manchester United has exposed serious problems on both offense and defense in the league, with chaotic tactics, players' condition sluggish and injuries. Especially in key games, the team always lacks resilience and determination to win. The defeat in the UEFA Cup final exposed these problems.

For Manchester United fans, this is undoubtedly an extremely tormented season. They watched their beloved team suffer repeated setbacks on the field, and their hearts were filled with disappointment and helplessness. The former Red Devil is now in such a dilemma, which makes it difficult for them to accept. But this is how football is, with ups and downs. Manchester United's brilliant history tells us that this team has strong resilience and unyielding spirit. I believe that after experiencing this setback, Manchester United will learn from their mistakes and actively carry out reforms and reconstructions.

The road ahead is still long, and Manchester United needs to re-examine itself, find out the root of the problem, and formulate a reasonable development strategy. They need to introduce powerful players in the transfer market to strengthen the team's lineup depth; they need to adjust their tactics, stimulate their potential, and improve their combat effectiveness; they need to reshape the team's spirit and regain their former Red Devils temperament. Only in this way can Manchester United regain its former glory and shine in the European arena again.

And for us fans, no matter what situation Manchester United is in, we will always support them. Because, this is the charm of football, this is Manchester United we love. Let us look forward to it together, looking forward to Manchester United regaining its glorious spirit in the days to come and write its own brilliant chapter again.