Barca crowned champions of Europe

In the Eternal City, the nil-all scoreline did not last for long.The two best football teams in the world squared up at Stadio Olimpico in Rome as Barcelona romped home with a 2-0 win over English champions Manchester United.A first-half goal from Samuel Eto'o in the opening ten minutes put an end to Barca's nervy start and then in the 70th minute Lionel Messi scored with a magnificent header, his first goal against an English side and his ninth Champions League goal of the season.United began with the confidence of European Champions, but ended most definitely the second-best team.The victory over the defending champions completed a sweep of titles for 38-year-old Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola in his first season after wins in the Spanish league and cup.United had been chasing their fourth European Cup title, and fourth trophy this season after winning the Premier League, Fifa Club World Cup and League Cup.United were thoroughly outplayed by the Spanish side as Messi scored his 38th goal of an amazing year for Barcelona.The loss left Man United manager Alex Ferguson at 25 titles in 23 seasons.He failed to match Liverpool's Bob Paisley's three titles in the competition.