
‘I have bittersweet memories of beating Arsenal in 2006. Being on the bench in Paris really hurt, as in my view it wasn’t fair, but I didn’t let it bring me down’: Barcelona legend reflects on first Champions League victory
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A Barcelona legend shared his 'bittersweet' recollections of the club's 2006 Champions League victory over Arsenal. The player mentioned feeling hurt about being on the bench during that final in Paris, which he felt was unfair, but managed to turn the negative experience into motivation.
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