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2011/03/09

Champions League review - Tues 8th Mar

Ten man Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League with a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Barcelona.




Swiss referee Massimo Busacca sent off striker Robin van Persie and awarded Barca a crucial penalty in an exhilarating final 45 minutes of their last-16 second leg at the Nou Camp.

With Arsenal holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg, Lionel Messi produced a brilliant late first-half leveller.

neat finish

Sergio Busquets' own goal restored Arsenal's lead only for Van Persie to be harshly dismissed for time-wasting.

Xavi's neat finish and a Messi spot-kick gave Barca a 3-1 win on the night and 4-3 aggregate success to end Arsenal's European campaign.