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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Draw with Chelsea sends Barcelona to final with Manchester United

Barcelona's Iniesta scored a late goal in a stunning reversal of fortunes to sink unfortunate Chelsea (1-1) in Stamford Bridge. The Catalans will play holders Manchester United in the Rome final on May 27.Barcelona snatched a place in the Champions League final in dramatic fashion on Wednesday when a last-gasp goal from Andres Iniesta earned a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and victory on away goals.Barcelona will play holders Manchester United in the Rome final on May 27 after a stunning reversal of fortunes in the semi-final second leg.Chelsea had been on their way to a second successive final against United thanks to a brilliant volley from Michael Essien in the ninth minute.Barcelona had created few clear chances but they broke Chelsea hearts when Iniesta clattered in a shot from the edge of the box in the third minute of stoppage time.Barcelona's Eric Abidal, who was sent off in the second half, will miss the final, as will Daniel Alves, who was booked.

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