UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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.

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.

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.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that a deal is in place to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea.

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.

Barcelona's preparations for the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United took a hit as they will be forced to land in London two days ahead of schedule due to fears of the ash from the Icelandic volcano Grimsvotn which errupted recently.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has predicted a Manchester United victory against Barcelona in the final of the UEFA Champions League at Wembley.

Ahead of the much-awaited Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United, Barca midfielder Andres Iniesta has heaped praise on United veterans Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.

European football governing body UEFA has cleared the racism charges against Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets and he is free to play in the Champions League final against Manchester United.

European football's governing body, UEFA, has suspended Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho for five games by Uefa with a fine of £44,000, punishing him for his conduct during and after the first leg of his side's Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.

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.

Manchester United will meet Barcelona in the Champions League final after seeing off German side Schalke after a 4-1 win in the second leg of the semifinal tie at Old Trafford.

A seemingly meaningless tie takes place at Old Trafford on Wednesday when Manchester United host Schalke 04 in the second leg of the Champions League semi final, while already holding a commanding 2-0 lead in aggregate.

A seemingly meaningless tie takes place at Old Trafford on Wednesday when Manchester United host Schalke 04 in the second leg of the Champions League semi final, while already holding a commanding 2-0 lead in aggregate.

Barcelona progressed to the final of the Champions League after a 1-1 draw (3-1 aggregate win) at the Nou Cam in the second leg of the semifinal against Real Madrid.

Sergio Busquets is accused of making a racist comment directed at Brazilian Marcelo.

Real Madrid need goals in the semifinal second leg at the Nou Camp against Barcelona in the Champions League and it could lead to a Barca onslaught.

The final chapter of the El Classico will be played out at the Nou Camp as Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi final on Tuesday.