A clash of the titans, but even titans fall. The game starts with optimism on both sides, but soon everything changes. In 17th minute, Szczesny, Arsenal’s goalkeeper, after a free-kick by Alves is replaced with Almunia. And the show begins……
In the extra-time of the first period Messi scores the first goal of the evening, making Arsenal fans go mute. Camp Nou on its knees, in minute 53, auto-goal Merxes, after a good execution of a corner, signed Nasri. Arsenal hopes.
After a stupid act, Van Persie is eliminated, with a second yellow card, because he hit tha ball after Busacca’s whistle. Min. 69, goal Xavi after a superb run for Iniesta.
Koscielny stopes Pedro with the price of a penalty, Messi prepares and scores, taking ta table at 3-1 for Barca. Arsenal spares another chance in the last minutes and walks away kneeled from Camp Nou.
Starting teams:
Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Djorou, Koscielny, Clichy; Rosicky, Diaby, Cesc, Wilshere, Nasri; Van Persie
Substitutes: Almunia, Denilson, Squillaci, Arshavin, Eboué, Chamakh, Bendtner
Barcelona: Valdes; Alves, Busquets, Abidal, Adriano; Mascherano, Xavi, Iniesta; Pedro, Messi, Villa
Substitutes: Pinto, Bojan, Keita, Milito, Maxwell, Afellay, Thiago
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