Well I gave Arsenal a lot of stick last year and this year they were a different team (much improved without Viera) and better to watch.
After the same Ref messed up so badly in the Chelsea home leg against Barcelona, (Mesi vs Del Horno - another Red card) I cannot believe he was chosen for this game. Doubt he'll ever do another final with an English team in it.
Based on the fact a Barcelona player had to commit three bad fouls before he saw a yellow, I have to say I thought he favored them.
On the night Barcelona deserved to win, but probably due to the 10 men and in my opinion the very poor refereeing in general. Of course we'll never know if 11 v 11 would have meant Arsenal would win. Eto had no space to work due to Arsenal being forced to defend, and that may have helped them stave off Barcelona for 75 minutes.
Let's hope things even themselves up and Arsenal get the luck (or a Ref with an English Grandfather) next time.
