Some European Trophy

So, it finishes Ronaldinho 2, Thierry Henry 1. Or at least, if you only read newspapers and didn't watch football, you'd have thought.

In the event, Ronaldinho didn't pull the performance that many were expecting. In fairness, it was a beautifully timed pass to Eto'o that seemed to turn the game in Barcelona's favour. Arsenal fans berating the referee for his decision to send the keeper off should take a second look. Whilst the ref might have given the goal, he might have given the goal and sent Lehmann off. With the free kick flying over, it was a double let off for the Gunners.

What the sending off signified, however, was very telling for Arsenal who had started the brighter. In particular Henry who stung Victor Valdes' hands very early on.

If there was a genuine battle between the two players who genuinely play in a different class to most world class players, Henry came out on top from this performance. Daring, quick of feet, determined and extremely intelligent in possession, Henry in this attitude normally gives Arsenal enough to beat anyone. Time and again he made the Barcelona back line look foolish even though I'm told that the best defender in the world was out there in blue and red. All he lacked was a finish when gifted the opportunity to make the game safe at 2-0. His set-piece delivery was outstanding and it was no surprise when Campbelll rose majestically to head one of them in.

Well, I think I've lost the focus of this a little. Very absorbing game of football though and the end of season football feast has been a real treat.

Final score then, Barça 2 Arsenal 1. Henry 1, Ronaldinho 0.