5) Pavel Nedved (Juventus)
One of the best players in the world at the time, Juventus legend Pavel Nedved played a major role in guiding the club into the final in 2003, but had to sit out the defeat to AC Milan on penalties.
6) Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid)
He may have played a big part in Liverpool’s win against Milan in 2005, but Xabi Alonso was suspended for Real Madrid’s La Decima victory over Atletico Madrid last year.