Sealing the deal: David Villa curls in Barcelona's third goalBarcelona have won the Champions League for the third time in six years courtesy of a typically scintillating performance against the Barclays Premier League champions at Wembley.
Goals from Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa rendered Wayne Rooney's equaliser as a mere token, with the Catalan giants enjoying 63 per cent possession at the home of football.
After Pedro opened the scoring in the 27th minute, Rooney netted a quite brilliant strike after dazzling interplay with Ryan Giggs.
The Little Maestro strikes: Lionel Messi surprises the United rearguard, firing Barca 2-1 ahead With the score level at half-time, once again Messi sparkled and put Barca ahead in the 54th minute. Villa's incredible third made the result certain.
After steering the club to their fourth European Cup in their history, boss Pep Guardiola masterminded his second victory in the competition, denying United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson a third.
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Mixed emotions: As Messi wheels away, United get that sinking feeling
Magic moment: Wayne Rooney linked up with Ryan Giggs to restore parity with this magnificent strike
Falling behind: Edwin van der Sar looks ruefully at his net after Pedro (unsighted) gave the Catalans the advantage source: dailymail