Full-time: Barcelona 2 Manchester United 0
90: The referee blows his whistle for full-time and Barcelona have won 2-0 to become champions of Europe for the third time. The Catalan outfit deserve their victory with Messi, Iniesta and Xavi all producing superb displays tonight. Pep Guardiola's side have now won the treble of La Liga, the Copa Del Ray and Champions League this season and deserve all the plaudits they will receive for their performance in this match.
90: United are losing their discipline at the end of the match as Vidic catches Messi with a late challenge. The defender is rightly booked.
90: Barcelona make a late change with Pedro Rodriguez taking the place of Iniesta. The midfielder has been fantastic tonight.
90: Vidic does well to prevent Iniesta adding a third goal as he is forced to knock the ball behind for a corner. Barcelona take a short corner and happily retain possession on the left flank.
90: United are struggling to break through Barcelona's defence as the fourth official indicates there will be three minutes of additional time.
89: Richard in Scunthorpe has already e-mailed in to congratulate Barcelona on their victory. This match isn't over just yet as United have proved in the Champions League in the past but the Catalan outfit are certainly favourites to claim the glory.
88: Pique does well to play the ball off the legs of Tevez to win a goal-kick for Barcelona.
87: Rooney's corner from the right is sent over the top of the bar by a poor header from Berbatov. That is a wasted chance for United as time runs out for them to put Barcelona under late pressure.
86: Rooney works a short corner to Tevez on the left and the striker's resulting cross is headed behind for another flag-kick by Puyol.
85: We have a break in play as Puyol receives treatment. The defender is unhappy with the challenge van der Sar made as he saved the previous shot. The defender will be fine to continue.
84: Barcelona work a superb passing move to Puyol in the United box. Van der Sar does really well to race out of his goal and save the driven effort.
83: Barcelona are keeping the ball with ease. Messi looks like he has all the time in the world every time he receives possession.
82: United have the ball but they are being put under pressure by Barcelona at every opportunity. The Catalan outfit haven't just impressed in attack as they have defended with great tenacity throughout the whole night.
81: Scholes caught Busquets with an awful challenge in the build up to Iniesta's effort. The referee waved play on but rightly books the United midfielder when the move comes to an end.
80: Iniesta cuts in from the left flank and sees his powerful effort saved by van der Sar at his near post.
79: Ronaldo fails to keep van der Sar's long ball in play on the left flank. United are starting to run out of ideas.
78: Ronaldo is booked by the referee after bundling Puyol to the ground on the left flank. The United winger is starting to lose his cool.
76: Barcelona deserve to be leading this match 2-0. Xavi, Messi, Iniesta and Pique have all been superb tonight as the Catalan outfit show just why they are so highly rated.
75: United make their final change with Scholes taking the place of Giggs.
74: Xavi's free-kick from the right is headed straight at van der Sar by Puyol from close-range. That was a great chance for Barcelona.
73: United are preparing to bring on Paul Scholes as Ronaldo concedes a free-kick on the right flank.
72: United work the ball from the left flank to Ronaldo at the far post of the Barcelona goal. The winger sees his effort superbly blocked by Valdes as this continues to be a frustrating night for the Premier League champions. The resulting corner is wasted.
71: Barcelona make their first change with Seydou Keita replacing Henry.
70: GOAL MESSI! Xavi's cross from the right is headed into the top left hand corner of the United goal by Messi's looping header from the eight yards. The Barcelona playmaker sent his effort straight over the head of van der Sar to leave the keeper with no chance. Barcelona lead 2-0.
70: Giggs' corner from the right is cleared from danger by a strong header from Pique. The Barcelona defender has impressed against his former club tonight.
69: Pique concedes a corner as Rooney looks to break forward,
68: Puyol's clearance is deflected out of play for a Barcelona throw-in by Ronaldo. More of this match is starting to take place in the Catalan outfit's half.
67: The referee, who has done very well so far tonight, does well to calm everyone tonight after Ronaldo and Puyol's aerial challenge. Play continues with a spell of Barcelona possession.
66: United make their expected change with Berbatov taking the place of Park.
66: Henry makes space inside the United box and sees his low effort easily saved by van der Sar.
65: Iniesta falls to the ground on the edge of the United box but the referee rightly waves play.
64: It looks like Dimitar Berbatov is preparing to come on for United. No word yet on who he will replace.
63: Giggs' corner from the right evades everyone in the Barcelona box and the ball races out of play for a throw-in. United need to improve the quality of their set-pieces.
62: Barcelona keep the ball in midfield as they look to halt United's recent attacks. The Catalan outfit still look comfortable but they are definitely vulnerable down the flanks.
61: Carrick overhits his attempted through ball to Rooney and the United striker is unable to prevent a Barcelona goal-kick.
60: O'Shea wins a free-kick on the United box as he is pushed to the ground by Henry. The Premier League champions are starting to impress again.
59: Ronaldo is again caught offside as he looks to find space on the left flank. United are starting to pose more questions to the Barcelona defence.
58: Ronaldo is caught offside as he looks to reach Ferdinand's long ball. The United winger has been quiet since his impressive start to the game.
57: United may find some joy against Puyol and Sylvinho on the flanks. They have yet to be consistently caused problems tonight by Rooney or Park.
56: Rooney's bouncing cross from the left narrowly evades an attempted clearance from Yaya Toure and Park at the far post. United have enjoyed a better last few minutes.
56: Puyol is forced to clear the ball out of play as he is put under pressure by Park on the left flank.
55: A rare period of United pressure ends as Yaya Toure clears Carrick's attempted through ball away from Rooney.
54: Barcelona have been superb ever since Eto'o opener. They have defended well by giving United's attack no time on the ball in the final third.
53: Xavi's free-kick strikes the left hand post of van der Sar's goal and bounces away from danger. This is a worrying time for United.
52: Iniesta's superb forward run is ended by a clumsy challenge from Tevez on the edge of the box. The Barcelona midfielder has once again been fantastic tonight as his side win a free-kick.
51: Messi appeals for a penalty as he tumbles in the United box but the referee waves play on. Barcelona are in top gear at the moment.
50: Henry's powerful cross from the left is gathered by van der Sar just before Eto'o can get to the ball. Barcelona are in control as they find space in the final third.
49: Barcelona are still in charge of the ball. Henry is finding space on the left flank as O'Shea continues his tough night.
48: Henry cuts in from the left and works the ball away from Ferdinand to leave the defender on the floor. His resulting shot is easily blocked by van der Sar as Barcelona start this half on the front foot.
47: Barcelona are keeping the ball with ease. Henry cuts in from the left and sees his cross headed clear by Vidic.
46: The second half is under way and United are keeping the ball at the back early on.
The change is confirmed as Tevez replaces Anderson. Will this be the striker's last game for United?
It looks like Tevez will replace Anderson. The teams are back on the pitch as we near the start of the second half.
HT: The referee blows his whistle for half-time. Barcelona have been the better side and deserve their 1-0 lead. Messi and Xavi have been magnificent so far to leave Sir Alex Ferguson with plenty of work to do at the break.
45: There will be one minute of additiona time.
44: Messi storms into the United box and sees his low cross from left fumbled by van der Sar. United clear the loose ball. The Barcelona playmaker is in great form tonight.
43: Messi and Iniesta fail to work a neat one-two as van der Sar is able to gather the ball. Not long until half-time as Barcelona continue to dominate this match after Eto'o's opener.
42: Messi dances towards the United box and works the ball to Eto'o. Park does well to put the striker under pressure and win possession. Messi has been a joy to watch at times during this half.
41: Park slips on the edge of the Barcelona box and allows Xavi to win the ball. That was great defence from the Catalan outfit.
40: Rooney is caught offside on the edge of the Barcelona box as frustration grows for United.
39: Messi's attempted through ball to Henry is cleared from danger by a flick from Ferdinand. The England defender has been more impressive than Vidic so far tonight.
38: Busquets' looping header drifts through to van der Sar as Henry is offside and unable to win possession.
37: Puyol's low cross from the right is turned away from the United box by Ferdinand. United have been on the back foot since Eto'o gave Barcelona the lead and they may need to make some changes at the break.
36: Iniesta's corner from the left narrowly evades Pique as the defender nips in ahead of Pique. It has been a tough night for United's defence so far.
35: Barcelona work a short corner from the right and force Carrick to head the ball behind for another flag-kick.
34: Henry wins a throw-in on the left flank as he forces O'Shea to knock the ball out of play.
33: Xavi continues to be the main man for Barcelona. He is pulling the strings in their midfield as United are forced to get men behind the ball.
32: Rooney and Evra fail to work a one-two as Barcelona clear the ball away with ease from their penalty area.
31: Another spell of Barcelona possession at the moment. United have to get hold of the ball in order to stop the Spanish champions' dominance.
30: Barcelona are on the front foot. Xavi and Messi are looking dangerous as United struggle to break out of their own half.
29: Van der Sar is forced to knock the ball away from danger as Ferdinand sends a poor header back to the United goalkeeper. Barcelona are on top.
28: Messi wins a free-kick as he is knocked to the ground by three United players. The playmaker gets back up as his influence on this match starts to grow.
27: Xavi sends the free-kick narrowly wide of van der Sar's right hand post. The goalkeeper had the effort covered.
26: Barcelona win a free-kick in a decent position on the edge of the United box as Iniesta is bundled to the ground by Anderson.
25: Barcelona are continuing to keep possession as Iniesta slides the ball to Henry on the left flank. The striker keeps hold of the ball as his side continue to impress.
24: It is Barcelona's turn to keep control of the ball for a sustained spell. Xavi is the man who is making the Catalan outfit tick so far.
23: Giggs' corner from the left is headed well over the top of the bar by Ronaldo from 12 yards. You cannot keep the United winger out of the action at the moment.
22: We have a break in play as Valdes receives treatment from the Barcelona physio. The goalkeeper will be fine to continue but Puyol will take the goal-kick.
21: Ronaldo makes space on the edge of the Barcelona box and sends a weak effort wide of the left hand post. The United winger is creating plenty of chances for himself.
20: Valdes races out of his goal and wins the ball from Park with a strong challenge on the left hand side of his box. The Barcelona goalkeeper could have a future as a defender.
19: Lionel Messi cuts in from the left flank and sends a rasping effort high over the top of the bar. The Barcelona playmaker is starting to find some space in the final third.
18: Sylvinho fails to keep the ball in play on the left flank as he heads the ball out of play. This match has been very easy to watch so far with both sides impressing in possession.
17: Giggs takes the free-kick and he sends his effort way over the top of the bar from 20 yards. Wasted chance for United.
16: Ronaldo is blocked by Pique on the edge of the Barcelona box and the defender is rightly booked. Free-kick to United.
15: Both sides are happy to keep the ball for long spells. Barcelona currently have possession with Xavi in charge of the move.
14: Giggs is caught offside as he looks to break behind the Barcelona defence on the left flank.
13: United are now keeping the ball at the back as Barcelona get plenty of men behind the ball. This match is living up to the hype so far as the two best sides in Europe clash.
12: Barcelona work a short corner to the edge of the United box but they waste two chances to test van der Sar and the danger is cleared. Pep Guardiola's side are now on the front foot.
11: Barcelona celebrate with Eto'o. They have started this match slowly but they hold a 1-0 lead.
10: GOAL ETO'O! Barcelona break forward at speed and work the ball to Samuel Eto'o on the right hand side of the United box. The striker takes the ball away from Nemanja Vidic and sends a driven effort under the body of Edwin van der Sar. The Spanish champions lead 1-0.
9: Ronaldo turns on the left hand side of the Barcelona box and sends a driven half-volley narrowly wide of Valdes' far post. The Spanish champions are having a tough night so far.
8: United continue to dominate possession. They are doing well at the moment.
7: Ronaldo turns 40 yards from the Barcelona goal and sends a powerful effort narrowly wide of the left hand post. Lively start from the United winger.
6: Rooney fails to find Giggs on the left flank as he sends the ball racing out of play for a goal-kick. United have been the better side so far.
5: Valdes sends a poor clearance out of play for a United throw-in. It has been a nervous start for the Barcelona goalkeeper.
4: Thierry Henry and Sylvinho fail to work a neat one-two on the left flank and United are able to win possession. Lively start to this match.
3: The corner finds Wayne Rooney on the edge of the Barcelona box and he sends a driven effort wide of Valdes' goal.
2: Ronaldo's powerful free-kick from 25 yards is parried by Valdes to the feet of Park. Pique does superbly to knock the ball behind for a corner as the United midfielder looks to shoot.
1: Anderson wins a free-kick for United in a shooting position as he is blocked by Yaya Toure.
1: The match is under way as Barcelona get the match under way. Victor Valdes quickly sends a sloppy pass out of play for a United throw-in.
source : football365.com
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