Lionel Messi scored one goal and created another Saturday, leading Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Manchester United and a third Champions League title in six years.
Barcelona dominated play at Wembley with trademark one-touch passing, but the Spanish champions needed the Argentine striker to conjure a 54th-minute solo strike from the edge of the penalty area to take the lead for the second time.
There seemed to be no space as Messi was tracked by fullback Patrice Evra. But the two-time world player of the year spotted a gap between the central defenders and hit a shot down the middle, beating goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.
Barcelona Fc Becomes The New European Champion
Barcelona Fc Becomes The New European Champion
Barcelona Fc Becomes The New European Champion
Barcelona Fc Becomes The New European Champion
Barcelona Fc Becomes The New European Champion
