THE BIGGEST CLUB NEVER TO HAVE WON IN EUROPE. Yes, Arsenal fans, we're talking about your team. And no, the UEFA Cup Winners Cup doesn't count. But with the Gunners taking a step back in their hunt for a league trophy over the weekend, their best chance at victory this season may now be in the Champions League. Rog and New York Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith deep dive into the history of Arsenal to look back at just exactly how they became one of the biggest clubs in Europe, why legendary manager Arsene Wenger managed to do everything but lift the Champions League trophy, and whether or not Mikel Arteta's current squad have a legitimate shot at European glory.
Then, Rog and Rory hop on over to the Europa League to look at giant-killers Atalanta, fresh off of slaying Liverpool at Anfield in the first leg of their semi-final matchup. Just how did this little club from Bergamo become so successful? And what is the ceiling to their success? All of this and more on the latest European Nights...
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