For Arsenal, victory in the Europa League final represents the only serious chance the club has of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
With the club languishing in sixth place, 13 points behind north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in fourth, Europa League success is all they have left.
Imagine the shock and horror Gunners' fans would have felt when they were paired with arguably the strongest side left in the competition - Atletico Madrid.
The LaLiga side, boasting an attack containing Antoine Griezmann and Diego Costa, have been in two Champions League finals in the past four seasons and are a well-drilled unit.