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Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Barcelona came from behind to win 2 - 1

Late goals by Samuel Eto and Juliano belleti sunk all hopes of Arsenals winning the Champions League for the first time.
The young Gunners held on to their lead up until the last 15 minutes when the goals were scored.
Rijkaard introduced Larsson who contributed to the first Barca goal.
Jens Lehmann was sent off in the 18th minute after causing an infringement to Eto
Almunia made a few saves but the star of the match was indeed Victor Valdez who saved three attempts by Henry
It was just not Arsenal's day but they did well with ten men on the field
Well done Barcelona the Champions of Europe.

Barcelona vs Arsenals final today in Paris

The young Gunners will be facing their greatest test tonight when they take on Barcelona for the finals in Paris
Thierry Henry returns to his hometown and will be all fired up to get onto the score sheet as early as possible and guide his team to a dream final
Arsene the great tactician will be up against the masterful Rijkaard and whoever has the best plans for the game will determine victory.
Ronaldinho, Deco and Et'o will be tthe stars that the Spaniards will be looking to to get them the final prize and on the other Henry, Hleb and Fabergas will be the Gunners hope of getting them the most important prize.
Overall an ideal final with the world's two best teams and in my view 90 minutes will not be enough to decide the winner and if it goes to penalties Jens Lehmann will surely be the hero
Barcelona are the firm favourite and the prediction is a ninety minute draw