Thanks to goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi on opposite sides of the half, Barcelona are the Champions of Europe. Manchester United started the match brightly but after Eto'o slipped past Nemanja Vidic and tucked in the first goal, Barca took control and held on till the end. A strong and complete performance by Pep Guardiola's squad was enhanced by the sharp Eto'o and a solid Yaya Toure playing at the back due to the knee injury suffered by Rafa Marquez in the Semi-final vs Chelsea. Guardiola brought on Seydou Keita for Thierry Henry after Messi's 2nd half goal and Keita joined forces with Iniesta, Xavi and Busquets to solidify the Catalan clubs midfield and end Man.United's repeat aspirations. Barcelona will end the 2008/09 season with the first Spanish treble-League, League cup, UEFA Champions League. Congrats to Barca--from Joan Laporta to Guardiola, the African contingent and the entire Barca playing staff on an excellent season.
Eto'o explains his goal celebration
http://goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/05/28/1290157/samuel-etoo-my-goal-comes-thanks-to-my-fathers-blood
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