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Group A
Azerbaijan 1-3 Germany
Murad Huseynov 89; Mesut Ozil 30, Mario Gomez 41, Andre Schurrle 90

Standings (played, won-lost-series-goal difference, points)
Germany 7 7 0 0 22-3 21
Belgium 7 3 2 2 15-10 11
Turkey 6 3 1 2 9-7 10
Austria 6 2 1 3 10-10 7
Azerbaijan 6 1 0 5 5-18 3
Kazakhstan 6 1 0 5 2-15 3

Group C
Estonia Faroe Islands 2-0
Frodi Benjaminsen 43 (pen), Hansen 48 Arnbjorn

Standings
Italy 6 5 1 0 14-1 16
Slovenia 7 3 2 2 9-4 11
Serbia 6 2 2 2 8-9 8
Estonia 7 2 1 4 7-11 7
Northern Ireland 5 1 3 1 3-3 6
Faroe Islands 7 1 1 5 5-18 4

Group D
Belarus 2-0 Luxembourg
Sergey Kornilenko 48 (pen), Anton Putsilo 73

Albania Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0
Haris Medunjanin 67, Darko Maletic 1990

Standings
France 6 4 1 1 9-2 13
Belarus 7 3 3 1 6-2 12
Bosnia-Herzegovina 6 3 1 2 8-7 10
Romania 6 2 2 2 8-6 8
Albania 6 2 2 2 4-6 8
Luxembourg 7 0 1 6 1-13 1

Group E
Sweden 5-0 Finland
Kim Kallstrom 11, Zlatan Ibrahimovic 31, 35, 53, 83 Emir Bajrami

San Marino 0-3 Hungary
Zoltan Liptak 41, Imre Szabics 49, 83 Vladimir Koman

Standings
Netherlands 6 6 0 0 21-5 18
Sweden 6 5 0 1 20-6 15
Hungary 7 4 0 3 18-13 12
Finland 6 2 0 4 11-11 6
Moldova 6 2 0 4 7-9 6
San Marino 7 0 0 7 0-33 0

Party and parade to welcome the Barcelona player who had just won the Champions League. Together with thousands of supporters, they then held a party at the Camp Nou Stadium on Sunday (29/05/2011) local time.

The team arrived at Barcelona El Prat Airport, Barcelona, at 16.00 local time or 21:00 pm Puku. They then boarded the bus. Along the road to the Camp Nou Stadium, they were greeted by thousands of citizens who hail Barcelona’s Lionel Messi et al.

Barcelona beat Manchester unitary success (MU), 3-1 in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday or Sunday (5/29/2011) early morning hrs. This is a Champions League title to-4 in their history. Previously, they won that title in 1992, 2006, and 2009. Celebration of the more perfect, because the previous Barcelona League BBVA also retain the title.

According to AP, a party at the Camp Nou Stadium starting at 20:30 local time, or at 2:30 pm.

Champions League is over already. Barcelona emerged as champions after beating Manchester United (MU), 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium, Saturday or Sunday (5/29/2011) early morning hrs. Then, whoever the best players throughout the 2010-11 Champions League worth 11 teams entered the best?

Here are the best players at each position according to Goal.com.

The Champions League Best XI (4-4-3)

Goalkeepers – Manuel Neuer (Schalke 04) Show: 12 Cleasn sheet: 3

Neuer became one of the key actors success Schalke qualified for the Champions League semi-final. Schalke 5-2 and 2-1 victory over defending champion Inter Milan in the quarterfinals, could not be separated from its ability to maintain net. Throughout the Champions League, he did a lot of brilliant rescue.

Right-back – Daniel Alves (Barcelona) Show: 12 Goals: 2 Assists: 3

Hard-working defender who actively helped the attacks and remains solid at last. Barcelona’s success could not be separated from his hard work.

Centre back – Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) Show: 9 Goals: 0 Assists: 0

Success Manchester United to the final of the Champions League 2010-11, due to their strong defense. Before appearing in the finals, they only conceded four goals. And, most notably Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is. He played solid and tight, too quiet. Naturally, if the manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave him a position as team captain.

Central defender – Ricardo Carvalho (Real Madrid) Show: 9 Goals: 0 Assists: 0

Carvalho become a mainstay of Real Madrid’s coach, Jose Mourinho, as a central defender. He played very well. He became one of the key success Madrid not conceded in six matches, although ultimately Madrid Barcelona eliminated in the semifinals.

Fullback – Marcelo (Real Madrid) Show: 12 Goals: 2 Assists: 2

The Brazilian left-back has become the fastest in Europe. He quickly helped the attack, but returned sooner to survive. He was also brave, in addition to playing good ball. In addition to making assists, he also scored twice, each time a goal against Lyon and another one against Barcelona.

Right Midfielder – Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) Show: 12 Goals: 1 Assist: 7

Iniesta is considered as one of the best midfielders in the world. He had plenty of tricks to fool your opponent and quickly cooked in providing feedback. He rarely made mistakes and is able to excite and move the game.

Middle linebacker – Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona) Show: 12 Goals: 2 Assists: 3

If Barcelona is like the body, then Xavi considered as his heart. He who set the tempo, also controls the game very well. Calmness and competence influence the game the team.

Left midfield – Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) Shown: 8 Goals: 1 Assist: 5

Although already 37 years old, Ryan Giggs is still playing well. He can exploit the experience and skills, without having to spend a lot of energy. He was also able to inspire Manchester United game. He also gives assists on three goals to the Chelsea goal in the quarter-finals.

Right Striker – Lionel Messi (Barcelona) Show: 13 Goals: 12 Assists: 13

This is the most special player. Indeed he was the attacker, but also able to make the game more berfariasi. Often, the attack began and courage Barcelona Messi taking individual action is hard to resist the opponent. Accuracy is also a good kick. Small, but difficult to stop. A total of 12 goals and 4 assists is one proof of his greatness. He was aligned with Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, and even some who judge him exceed those seniors.

Middle attacker – Raul Gonzalez (Schalke 04) Show: 12 Goals: 5 Assists: 2

Former Real Madrid striker is still a great striker. Along with Schalke, he seemed reborn. Wicket tally to Inter Milan, Valencia, and Hapoel Tel Aviv showed that he still has a big part of his past greatness. Instincts and accuracy in solving the attack is still very dangerous. The attacker left – Samuel Eto’o (Inter Milan) Show: 10 Goals: 8 Assists: 5

Samuel Eto’o to Inter Milan’s best players during the Champions League this season. He also inspired the rise of Inter against Bayern Munich in the last 16. After losing 1-0 at home, he took Inter’s opening goal in the second leg and brought his team win 3-2.

Winner of the Champions League this season, Barcelona, won a prize money worth 126 million euros, or about Rp 1.5 trillion. The runner-up, namely Manchester United (MU), get 73 euros, or around Rp 895 billion. This was conveyed by Professor Simon Chadwick of Coventry University Sports Business Unit.

The final match held at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday (28/05/2011), called Chadwick, worth 369 million euros, or about Rp Rp 4.5 trillion, up 17, 5 million euros (USD 214 billion) compared to last season. City of London itself a profit of 52 million euros, or around Rp 637 billion.

“UEFA is itself a powerful brand selling high. The nature and strength it is clearly very influenced by the participating clubs. This year, the UEFA Champions League final featuring two perfect teams to determine economic activity. Two of Europe’s biggest teams playing in a city like London,” said Chadwick.

BARCELONA was remarkable. Feedback was given to the club deserve this Catalonian. They not only show off the game intelligently and effectively, but also decorate his reputation with the various titles.

Despite accusations that players like excessive if opponent, Barcelona still show as great a difficult team to beat. Naturally, if the club for Manchester United (MU) was forced to his knees 1-3 at Wembley Stadium in the 2010-11 Champions League final, Saturday or Sunday (5/29/2011) early morning hrs.

There are many things from the “El Barca” who deserve praise. In teams, they have a very neat game systems. Remarkably, this system is not easily destroyed by anyone and by any means.

Pressing the MU football that was exhibited at the beginning of the game really had to make Barca trouble develops. But, incredibly, within a short time, Barca immediately able to cope. Barca’s system and style of play also appear more perfect, forcing MU to change to survive. Statistics show that over 68 percent Barca game and MU only gets 32 percent.

This game became stronger as supported compactness that is not less remarkable. All Barca players like the fused soul and body to move, penetrate, and survive, without having shouted. All seemed to run automatically even in a fast flow of movement.

Compactness is also supported by the ability and skills of individuals is almost perfect. Bait, breakthrough, ball control, and settlement of Barcelona is very accurate and neat even in a fast tempo. This is what makes the game Barcelona is very efficient. Concerning this matter, it seems Barca no appeal. Opposing players had trouble holding strikes Barcelona. Because, instinct and motion of their attacks more quickly than the instincts and movements opposed to the stand.

Tranquility be one element of excess Barcelona. When the ball, they are not easily panicked by the pressure of the opponent so that, although depressed, they still have the ability to get around, then break away somehow gocekan and deceptive motion, or by directly feeding the ball quickly. Thus, Barcelona’s attack can still be flowing.

This all can only be done by playing a high intelligence. And, Barcelona have it. The main actor is Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi. However, overall the Barca game was brilliant. They not only play, but also think. They’re not just moving or kicking, but also creative.

Mental Problem, Barca can be said is very strong. The players play for the pursuit of victory, no matter who his opponent and appeared everywhere. They are also not easily provoked and have individuals who are quiet, like Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, David Villa, Carles Puyol, and Gerard Pique. Even if there are players who like explosive, it is Daniel Alves and Victor Valdes. However, it was still in control.

Barcelona is always working hard and hungry title. It was disclosed by striker David Villa, “If you want to know, we never relax. Keep working hard and hungry for titles.”

Fair assessment if it appears that Barcelona is the best team this decade. Because, they have shown an entertaining attacking game and be able to complete the mission by winning several titles.

They won the Liga BBVA success in recent seasons and won three Champions League in the last five years is strong evidence.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, also admitted Barca greatness. “Throughout my career as manager, Barcelona is the toughest opponent. They played very well and enjoying the football,” she says.

Star players that carried the label retainer of Manchester United seemed invisible when they went to London by train.

Not the special bus or private jet team, but rather the common rail into Manchester United’s choice to go to Wembley Stadium, London.

This option is certainly very surprising because the Red Devils team was known as a luxurious and glamorous team in travel.

MU players who are paid a salary of millions of pounds seen mingling with hundreds of users at Station Stocksport commuter who also want to use the train services.

This situation is clearly different compared to when they travel to Barcelona to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final 1999.

At that time the club rented the Concorde jet with a value of more than 400 thousand U.S. dollars or approximately Rp 3 billion for travel. While current spending is not the Red Devils to 100 U.S. dollars to travel from station to station Esuton Stocksport, London.

Kala interviewed, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson just said that the team deliberately doing something different to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere among the players.

“Sometimes it’s good for a little change,” said Ferguson as quoted Yahosports.

“Prior to the growing pressure on the players, it’s good to do something a little different than usual. This is so they feel comfortable traveling, relaxing and enjoyable,” he said.

In making this trip the retainer MU selecting training outfit with a red color cast to the color of their greatness, while Sir Alex appeared with a dark blue suit. The players and official MU seen dragging suitcases built their own bags to the station underground.

France’s legendary player, Marcel Desailly, sponsor Barcelona in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, London, May 28. Desailly predicts, Barca will topple Manchester United (MU) with a score of 3-1.

This is the second meeting in two years. In 2009, Manchester United and Barca also met in the final of the same competition. Barca when it came out as winners by a score of 2-0.

Significant differences from MU is the absence of more reliance on individual figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo. Collectivity team now take precedence. Even so, Desailly pessimistic, Manchester United could overturn predictions of people who sponsor Barca.

“Clearly, Manchester United are very strong, but (champion) probably Barca again. The score was 3-1 to Barcelona’s victory,” Desailly beranalisis.

If you win, then Barca will reach their fourth Champions League trophy. However, if MU wins, the MU was the one who will get their fourth title in the Champions League.

Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, has denied his club was mentioned as the best team of all time. According to Pep, whether or not this argument can only be assessed in the next 15 years.

Barca now is touted as the best team of all time following the success they dominate BBVA League and Champions League in the last two years. Not only that, Barca also play beautiful football is admired by many people.

Even so, according to Pep, each time giving birth is always the best team. It would be difficult to compare whether Barca’s better than the teams that now.

“I do not think so (Barcelona is the best team of all time). When people watch this team, if they enjoy it, then we will be happy. But we must respect Brazil, AC Milan, Liverpool, Manchester United or Real Madrid in the time- at their best, “said Pep.

“It’s hard to compare them. For example, who is better between Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, or Franz Beckenbauer. All kinds of players at the right time has helped the football better than ever,” said Pep.

“What would we like is in the next 10-15 years people remember that at this moment Barcelona play good football. And, we’ll enjoy that moment when we saw we really have to be the best. But, to say now that Barcelona best, it is not possible, “complete Pep.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, said the party’s Champions League final between his club and Manchester United (MU) in 2009 will be different with this year’s final.

Two years ago Manchester United 2-0 in Barca bend party at Rome summit goal by Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi. The condition of both camps are now not much changed. There are some stars that come and go. However, Iniesta believes, it still will affect both teams.

In 2009, MU depend on individual figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo. Now Manchester United play more collective. “It’s always better to have a player like him (Ronaldo). However, they have brought new players and they have a good team,” said Iniesta, as reported by Barca’s official website.

“Every moment has its own story. Party finals had to be like that. We won (in 2009) and it is a reward for all the hard work that we do. It is a very special season,” he said.

“Finals are not comparable. It is similar because of the style and this is the last party, but I do not think there is another similarity.”

“They will have that game (2009) in their minds, as well as ours. However, I believe, this will be a different final. You never can compare one with another final. There’s always a different game, with players distinct and different expectations, “added the 27-year man.