Manchester United will just have to settle for being the best in the English Premier league.

Barcelona again proved they are the world’s best– without Ronaldino– shutting out Man U’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Carlos Tevez in a 2-0 victory in the Champions League finale in Rome, per ESPN.

Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o found net in the 10th minute , but even with Man U’s vaunted offense with the world’s best player could not match.

Lionel Messi put home an emphatic header in the 70th minute, sending Barcelona fans into pandemonium.

How were fans of the Spanish futbol club feeling afterwards?

1. 
   LawrencePearce Congrats to Barcelona and the genius of Messi, Iniesta and co. Worthy winners and a true advert for pure football. Bad luck Man Utd. 27 May 2009 from Twitterrific
2. 
   Dylan_Lewis Thoroughly enjoyed watching the Champions League final, Barcelona beyond any doubt are worthy winners. 27 May 2009 from web
3. 
   timbogb Barcelona awesome, United disappointing. Iniesta & Messi brilliant, Puyol gigantic. 27 May 2009 from web
4. 
   lockon00 Barcelona Win the Champions League Cup at least one of my favorite teams won something this year. 27 May 2009 from web
5. 
   davsthejumper And to KNOW that FC Barcelona is the greatest club in the world is just plain incredible! 27 May 2009 from UberTwitter

England was feeling a wee bit upset:

1. 
   bkr0107 Manchester united FC-0 Barcelona FC-2 ow my pride must hold my head in shame only won 3 out of 5 titles this year. Still the best. 27 May 2009 from TwitterRide
2. 
   TJLH as a manchester united fan whose been to manchester… the best team won… Man U played like oxford rovers under 70’s c team….. 27 May 2009 from web
3. 
   macbit I wanted Manchester to win, how will i stand my fellow Barca supporters tomorrow at school? No idea. I lost 10 Bs. btw. 27 May 2009 from web
4. 
   bkr0107 I know how to help Manchester Utd have a better season. I will sacrifice an NFL fan on the alter of Guiness Ale to god Sir Alex Fergusen 27 May 2009 from TwitterRide

Rome buzzed with excitement for this one:

Barcelona and Manchester warm up on the pitch in Rome

(Twitpic by @andygeog)

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