Lionel Messi, Samuel Eto'o and Thierry Henry made for a perfect trio the entire season, and it was their outstanding performances that were an essential factor in Barca's success.

Samuel Eto'o played on the front line, Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry taking care of the side, was the main key to Barca winning their games.

Lionel Messi took the best striker title by eight goals this season. And in the European Cup final match, he sealed an emphatic win for Barca, heading home a crucial second goal.

Thierry Henry has rediscovered what it feels like to win again since he joined Barca. His biggest contribution probably coming in his side's slaughtering of Bayern Munich.

Samuel Eto'o scored the first goal for Barca in the final match of European Cup, taking the wind out of United's sails.

On the opposing side, you had the deadly duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

Ronaldo was a powerhouse for United, doing more than anyone else to bring his side all the way to the finals. And as for Wayne Rooney, it seems like he never stops running, giving extra drive to the whole team.

But on the night of the Champions League final, Ronaldo was only send in strikes from long range, hardly ever threatening from inside the penalty area. And Wayne Rooney was hardly visible on the screen.

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