Barcelona v Manchester United: Champions League final preview

Thursday 26 May 2011 12:06 EDT
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Wembley will host the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United this Saturday.

Ahead of the hugely anticipated game between the champions of England and Spain, we bring you everything you need to know about the final.

For the squads, past finals, facts, figures and the routes to the final, simply click the links below...

Previous European Cup finals featuring Barcelona and Manchester United

The pair have been in a combined total of 10 finals, meeting each other in 2009.

The Manchester United squad

We assess who Alex Ferguson has at his disposal.

The Barcelona squad

We all know about Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta, but what about the rest.

Manchester United's route to Wembley

United's solid defence has been the foundation of their progress.

Barcelona's route to Wembley

Arsenal and Real Madrid were among those that failed to stop the Catalans.

The final in facts and figures

Head-to-head, Champions League records and how Barcelona can lift Spain above the rest.

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