For Manchester United, they are already doomed to face the embarrassing situation of 0 titles for the fifth consecutive season and now the Red Devils are at a crossroads.
Lifting the Champions League trophy has always been slim for them. And in the second leg of the quarter-finals in the middle of the week, they fell meekly in front of Atletico.
The 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford led them to a 1-2 defeat on aggregate and were out of the Champions League.
How has United been so far this season?
After finishing second in the Premier League in 2020-21 and losing the Europa League final in a penalty shootout, United brought in Sancho, Varane and welcomed Back Cristiano Ronaldo in that summer window. This has made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United look promising to take it to the next level.
This season, however, they were eliminated from the League Cup in September before being beaten at home by Liverpool and Manchester City, while a 4-1 defeat to Watford in November led to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's ouster.
Although United have only lost two Premier League games under interim manager Lonnick, they have too many draws and disconnects. And United are also out of the FA Cup and champions league, which means they have no hope of winning any trophies this season.
Where does this put United?
It is understood that United have spent £1.4 billion on transfers over the past 10 years, but during that time they have only won two Champions League knockouts.
Unless United's performances improve next, they will most likely have to play in the European Cup next season, or may even miss out on Europe for the first time since finishing 7th in 2013-14.
Where did United's questions begin?
From the top, many departments of the Manchester United club were unable to work effectively. The club is in trouble under the management of the Glazer family. Woodward made a number of bad decisions during his tenure as United's executive vice-president, and he ended his term last month. Richard Arnold then took over and he had to turn things around before The giant ship sank.
Can the managerial position be stabilized?
A club like Manchester United appointed an interim manager in November, which shows that they have long-term plans. Since then, United's interest in Ajax boss Tenhag and Paris Saint-Germain boss Pochettino has been there for all to see.
And since Chelsea have been in trouble with sanctions from the British government, their manager Tuchel has also been linked to Manchester United's position. Manchester United's football director, Mutov, and technical director Fletcher hope to complete the appointment of the team's manager by this summer, laying the groundwork for next season.
How is United's squad doing?
The problem with United's current squad is the inability to combine the individual talents of each player effectively, and their squad looks bloated and unbalanced. Pogba, who became United's most expensive player in Manchester United's history in 2016, looks likely to leave this summer. At that time, the contracts of Cavani, Lingard and Mata will also expire.
Maguire and Marcus Rashford performed far below their best. And Ronaldo is thinking, where did he go back?
Manchester United now need to strengthen the strength of the midfield and the attacking end, but also need to send away some players who are not good enough.