2009 Champions League Final: The Goals, The Fans and The Celebrations

Here are some pictures of the best Champions League final that I have seen in recent years. Credit must be given to Barcelona for a very composed attitude towards the final. The team refused to be bullied and overawed by Manchester United. In the end, all that was seen from United were displays of frustration by the so-called "Fab Four".

pictures are from Getty Images

The Barca fans in anticipation of a potential Spanish treble

Eto'o scores!

The Barca players celebrate the confidence-building goal no. 1

Little Messi heads a looping ball over giant Van Der Sar for goal no. 2!

Lionel Messi offers his boot to Ronaldo as a consolation prize

Barcelona - the newly crowned European champions!

The agony of defeat - Dejected United manager and players look on

Barca fans celebrate a resounding victory!

The celebrations continue...wild scenes in Rome

The party will go on for months and months...well at least until pre-season starts.