7 May 2009

Barcelona to play Manchester United in European final

8:57 am on 7 May 2009

Barcelona will meet Manchester United in the final of the European football champions league.

In the second leg semi-final in London on Wednesday, Barcelona scored in extra time to draw 1-1 with Chelsea. The away goal was enough to see the Spanish team through to the final in Rome on 27 May.

Holders Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 in the other semi-final on Tuesday.