To be fair , under Allegri we lost to team of real great. Barcelona in 2015 is rated the best squad they had, and this Madrid team retaining the CL says its own class. We never lose the final to a team that played worst than us. It means there is still gap for us to grow to match these teams.
Both points are valid. We've faced 2 legendary sides in both 2015 and now 2017.
90s
3 finals apps, 1 win
00s
1 finals app, 0 win
10s
2 finals app, 0 wins
But looking at things holistically, winning 1/3 finals in the 90s against the defending champs iirc but then to lose against a Dortmund and Madrid side who we should've beat like the stole something is unforgivable. We WERE the dominant club in Europe in the 90s. We pissed away those opportunities like most of us piss away our youth.
The 00s were a mess. Too much transition between managers, scandals ranging from steroids to buying refs. Capello had quite possibly the strongest side ever assembled and failed to achieve even the scent of an opportunity of glory. However, 2003 was a match up of the ages based on the players on each side (despite Neddo's unfortunate absence) and losing on PKs to Milan was the most heart-breaking thing for me to date.
And now looking at the era of big budget football we are still the small fish in the big pond. It feels great to be able to 'ball on a budget' and make 2 finals appearances post-calciopoli era but we are still very far away from being in the same verse as those clubs. I still believe that Max is a top 5 coach and has accomplished a tremendous feat in his 3 yrs at Juve. But it always comes back to the financial aspect of the game. WC players paired with a brilliant coaches.
I can't help but feel that our club really may not have what it takes in our "DNA" to dominate Europe. What else could explain such a phenomenon? At some point it surpasses the realm of coincidence. I don't know what next steps are for us but on June 3rd, 2017 Juventus was out coached and their players were outclassed.
Still love the club and will continue to support. Not going to trash on our players, coach, management. It is what it is. Onto next season.