
‘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
FourFourTwo EN 12 April 2025 at 10:00(Processed: 4 October 2025 at 20:20)
A Barcelona legend shared their complicated feelings about the club's 2006 Champions League victory against Arsenal. The player described the memories as 'bittersweet,' specifically noting that being on the bench for the final in Paris was upsetting because they felt the decision was unfair. Despite this, the player used the disappointment as motivation.
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