Thus ended, Arsene Wenger’s last European game with Arsenal, with a 1-0 loss ensuring that the season will end without any silverware.
Arsene Wenger was left devastated by Arsenal’s Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid as
Diego Costa’s strike proved decisive at the Wanda Metropolitano secured Atletico a 2-1 win on aggregate and a place in the final against Marseille.
This loss also ends Wenger’s hopes of leaving Arsenal on a high as his team missed out on a shot at a major trophy and squandered their last chance to qualify for the Champions League.
While the Arsenal manager of 22 years was close to tears as he spoke about the match, social media was divided whether to pay tribute to the once-legendary manager or poke fun at his terrible last season.
No fairytale ending
216 - This was Arsene Wenger’s 216th and final European game in charge of Arsenal (incl. qualifiers), ending with a 58th defeat (W110 D48 L58). Bittersweet.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 3, 2018
Wenger close to tears - "I’m very, very sad to leave the club with that exit" 💔 pic.twitter.com/8b78OXGhGM
— Loyal Goonerette ⚽️🏆 (@TaZRahman7) May 3, 2018
No fairy-tale ending for Arsene Wenger 🚫 pic.twitter.com/AzJw5dkUuM
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 3, 2018
Arsène Wenger can officially never win a European trophy as Arsenal manager.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 3, 2018
The last campaign comes to an end. 😢 pic.twitter.com/NXAXyemKzM
While some people had nice things to say about Wenger
My take on my beloved Club Arsenal- a very good one at the game and a very good coach like a.Wenger ,this should not have been the kind of ending of an era. The coach is leaving and club trophy-less it was long coming! I am still a committed fan going forward :). Blame the owners
— Paul Kagame (@PaulKagame) May 3, 2018
Wenger on BT there: "I am sad tonight."
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) May 3, 2018
How can you not feel bad for him.
Gutted for Arsène Wenger. Last chance for silverware and 90% of that Arsenal side are strolling around the pitch like it's nothing. The man who built a legacy and put all of his trust in the players, once again let down when it mattered the most.
— Dharma Bhagalia 🇺🇦 (@Kloppholic) May 3, 2018
I'll never claim to be a soccer man, but what i do know is that Arsène Wenger is an absolute sporting legend of our generation. A loyal loyal man with a great heart #respect
— Rory's Stories (@RorysStories) May 3, 2018
The inevitable jibes on his ‘last’ trophy were aplenty
Arsene Wenger's last piece of silverware at Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/fEHt9tfSWw
— ARYAN (@theunitedmanc) May 3, 2018
Wenger’s final trophy pic.twitter.com/U8eWZschEm
— United Rant (@unitedrant) May 3, 2018
Man united knew arsenal weren’t going to win the Europa League so they made a replica for Wenger. Smart🤙🏽 pic.twitter.com/EBbIwBZBT2
— Belinda👑 (@ewuramaa_x) May 3, 2018
This is Twitter, the jokes are never too far
Arsène Wenger is leaving Arsenal the way he met them in 1996: trophyless and out of the Champions League.
— Yomi Kazeem (@TheYomiKazeem) May 3, 2018
May all ur haters fail like Arsenal & Arsene Wenger.......
— Katiboom (@kwawkese) May 3, 2018
Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Arsene Wenger has been appointed to lead Brexit negotiations, as we're confident he can get us out of Europe more effectively than anyone else.
— Prince Charles (@Charles_HRH) May 3, 2018
No top four and no trophy in Arsene Wenger's final season...
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) May 3, 2018
Other teams looking at #AFC like:
❌😂 pic.twitter.com/HRD3Evk7Bi
A tragic way for Wenger to leave Arsenal... pic.twitter.com/y88ZzJ30RY
— TheFootballRepublic (@TheFootballRep) May 3, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Arsene Wenger to continue as Arsenal manager. He reiterates his desire to win an European trophy with the team and has now signed a new 5 years deal.
— Omope Abdulazeez (@Iam_Abdulaxis) May 3, 2018
When you can’t use “Wenger out” anymore after your team has a disappointing result... pic.twitter.com/LX9lr93wjv
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) May 3, 2018
Arsene Wenger addresses the players after Arsenal's season is effectively over... #ATLARS #ATLvAFC pic.twitter.com/tk8c5bSxv7
— David Brent (@DavidBrentMovie) May 3, 2018
