[Sport] "Messi's flight, the conquest of Rome": Barcelona celebrated 11 years of its first triplet

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Barcelona celebrated the eleventh anniversary of its third title in the Champions League this Wednesday with a before and after Lionel Messi in Rome, a reminder of the seal of the Argentine star for the victory (2-0) of the Catalans over Manchester United in that consecration.

 

"The flight of Messi, the conquest of Rome", published the Catalan club through its accounts on social networks, highlighting the notable collaboration of the 'Flea' for the historic first triplet of the Catalan team under the technical direction of Pep Guardiola.

 

"The goal is spectacular, beautiful and of tremendous difficulty," said Andrés Iniesta in a recent interview with UEFA. “It was the first triple and it is something magical and unique and we will always remember it. We played very calmly, we dominated the game and the game a lot, ”he recalled.

 

 

Eleven years later

On May 27, but in 2009, Barcelona won their third Champions League title by defeating United, who was defending the title, in a memorable final in Rome. With that victory, the ‘culé’ box closed an exceptional season.

 

The names of Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi were recorded in the institution's golden history after their goals at the legendary Olympic in the Italian capital.

The Cameroonian opened the account in ten minutes and the Argentine signed the final one in the 70 ′ with a well-positioned header after Xavi's cross, in which the small attacker had to stretch to get to the ball.

 

The final of Rome also had airs of pulse between giants, not only because the two teams were considered as the best in the world at this time, but because of the coincidence on the ground of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, then a benchmark for the 'Devils Reds. '

"If Messi has a talent, he never hides. The more difficult the situation, the less it hides, "Guardiola said of the" Flea "after the meeting.

Edited May 28, 2020 by Dr.Drako
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