Barcelona reign supreme in Europe

  • 2006-05-24
  • By Peter Walsh
RIGA - One of the most eagerly-anticipated Champions League finals in recent years went the way most people guessed it would when Barcelona beat Arsenal on May 17 at the Stade de France in Paris. Arsenal was the clear underdog going into the game. And when keeper Jens Lehmann was red-carded in the 18th minute for man-handling Eto'o just outside the box, it seemed that 10-man Arsenal would have little chance against a full-strength Barcelona side.However, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger rearranged his side and the team took a surprise lead in the 37th minute through a Sol Campbell header. Arsena...
 
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