5. Pavel Nedved (Juventus) 2003: AC Milan 0-0 Juventus (Milan win on penalties)
The Czech midfielder, named World Footballer of the Year in the same season, was influential in Juve’s run to the 2003 final and had to watch on in agony as the Old Lady lost to AC Milan on penalties.
6. Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid) 2014: Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid (AET)
Alonso played in arguably the greatest Champions League final of all time – Liverpool’s memorable comeback win over AC Milan in 2005 – but suspension robbed him of the chance to experience the same winning feeling with Real nine years later.
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