LIONEL MESSI

The spirit-filled final match of UEFA Champions League was over with Barcelona taking the trophy home and Manchester United was not able to revenge their defeat from two years ago , when they also lost by two points against Barcelona in the 2009's Champion's League final.

The spirit-filled final match of UEFA Champions League was over with Barcelona taking the trophy home and Manchester United was not able to revenge their defeat from two years ago , when they also lost by two points against Barcelona in the 2009’s Champion’s League final.

The first half of the UEFA Champions League is over with Manchester United and Barcelona tied at 1-1.

Manchester United vs. Barcelona

With the epic Champions League final being played out in a matter of hours, here's a look at a team consisting of the best of both Manchester United and Barcelona.

Watching Barcelona and Manchester United playing on the final of UEFA Champions League would be one of the most thrilling events for soccer fans worldwide – and they have the luxury of watching such big match two times in three years; first in 2009 and the next in less than 2 hours. Back in 2009, Barcelona beat United 2-0.

Live coverage of the Manchester United versus Barcelona.

Barcelona and Manchester United battle it out in Wembley

The Champions League Final comes down to two top teams.

You know something special is happening somewhere when 400 million people around the world glue themselves to their source of watching the 2011 UEFA Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona.

You know something special is happening somewhere when 400 million people around the world glue themselves to their source of watching the 2011 UEFA Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona.

In the 'dream' final, Manchester United and Barcelona, two of the best teams in the world, will take each other on for the elite Champions League trophy.

Manchester United rely on Wayne Rooney's attitude.

The Champions League Final may come down to who has the better midfield.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has come out with praise for Manchester United saying the Red Devils domination and sustained success should be a parameter for the Catalans to aim towards.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi isn't taking United lightly, despite scoring in a 2-0 win against them in the Champions League final in Rome two years back.

The Champions League Final should be a tight contest.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo equaled Spanish La Liga's scoring record for a single season on Sunday, but claimed he isn't obsessed with scoring.

Real Madrid are still competing against Barcelona for the individual performances as Cristiano Ronaldo scored four times in Real Madrid's 6-2 win over Sevilla to propel him above Lionel Messi in the league's top scorer charts.

Real Madrid are still competing against Barcelona for the individual performances as Cristiano Ronaldo scored four times in Real Madrid's 6-2 win over Sevilla to propel him above Lionel Messi in the league's top scorer charts.

After his side's comfortable passage into the Champions League final, which set up an enthralling finale against Barcelona, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said the Catalans' reputation didn't scare his side.