The clubs that have played the most Champions League games without winning the trophy
Arsenal is set to compete against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, aiming to secure their first European Cup title. The club has played more games in the Champions League than any other team without winning the trophy. Other notable teams that have faced similar challenges include Olympiacos and Galatasaray, both of whom have also participated extensively in the competition without clinching the title.
- ▪Arsenal has played the most Champions League games without winning the trophy.
- ▪Olympiacos has participated in 166 games but has never progressed past the quarter-finals.
- ▪Galatasaray has played 169 games in the Champions League without securing a title.
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