UEFA Champions' League Final

The biggest club game in the world takes place in the Stade de France, in Paris, France tonight, as Arsenal play Barcelona.

Both sides have great talent, but Barcelona are favourites - they have the best player in the world in Ronaldinho.

This could give Arsenal a chance, since all the pressure will be on Barcelona.

Arsenal have Thierry Henry, the club's leading scorer for inspiration. The match is set to be a battle between Henry an Ronaldinho, and for many whoever wins that battle will win the match.

Another battle is that of the two teenagers, Arsenal's Fabregas, against Barcelona's Messi. Both are going to be good in future, but will they cancel each other out in the most important match so far in their short careers?

As an Englishman, I hope Arsenal wins.

But I can't see it. I think Arsenal have a good chance, but I think Barcelona have too much depth for Arsenal.

Whoever wins the Ronaldinho-Henry battle will win the game.

My prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Arsenal

Date

Wed 05/17/06, 7:50 am EST

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ThecrookedcapAll-Star

1292 days ago

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1-nil Arsenal at the half. Crazed is probably an understatement to describe that first half. I haven't been very impressed by Ronaldinho so far today. Henry, on the other hand, has played very well.

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ThecrookedcapAll-Star

1292 days ago

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Give Alex a prize: Perfect score prediction.

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

1292 days ago

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Well, I try :) ... Arsenal were always on the back foot in the second half, and the Barcelona goals scored were disappointing from an Arsenal perspective. Henry was clean through at 1-0, but hit is shot straight at the goalie - if he scored that I reckon Arsenal would have hung on at 2-0 up.

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