Rome, Italy (My Sportsbook) - Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi scored and Barcelona ended Manchester United's 25-game Champions League unbeaten streak to dethrone the defending champions, 2-0, on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Barca won the Champions League for the second time in four years - and for the third time overall - to keep United from becoming the first team in the modern era of the tournament to repeat as champions. United lost for the first time in four Champions League finals. Eto'o scored his fourth goal in this year's Champions League in the 10th minute and Messi clinched the match with his tournament-best ninth in the 70th. Eto'o, Messi and Thierry Henry - Barca's three top goal scorers - have combined for 99 goals in all competitions this season. Barcelona's title also completed the first treble in Spanish history. Barca won the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey this season as well. More details to follow ... |
