Champions League: Barcelona – Arsenal

01. Barcelona players celebrate after scoring their third goal during their Champions League soccer match against Arsenal at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

Last night Barcelona and Arsenal played their return match in the Champions League second round. As an Arsenal fan I posted the images from the first match, won 2-1 by Arsenal. I thought it only fair to post images from this game, won 3-1 by Barcelona. Barcelona were clearly the better team going forward. Arsenal had dug in, keep the space between the lines very tight and we’re doing a good job of containing Barcelona’s attacking force. Some bad luck, silly mistakes, a childish referee and a very good Barcelona team meant the end of Arsenal in Europe for another year. Well done Barca.

02. Barcelona's Andres Iniesta (L) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Jack Wilshere during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

03. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (front) is challenged by Arsenal's Abou Diaby during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

04. Barcelona's Pedro (L) controls the ball challenged by Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

05. Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny (L) is challenged by Barcelona's Lionel Messi during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

06. Arsenal's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (L) grimaces before being substituted due to an injury during their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

07. Barcelona's David Villa (L) fights for the ball with Arsenal's Bacary Sagna during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

08. Arsenal's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (L) grimaces as he is assisted by the team physio after being injured during their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

09. Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas (L) and Barcelona's Andres Iniesta fight for the ball during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

10. Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky (L) and Barcelona's Andres Iniesta fight for the ball during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

11. Arsenal's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (C) is consoled by teammate Robin van Persie (L) as he leaves the pitch after being injured during their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

12. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with teammate Andres Iniesta after scoring against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

13. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) shoots to score against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

14. Arsenal's Samir Nasri (R) and Barcelona's Daniel Alves fight for the ball during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

15. Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

16. Arsenal's Robin van Persie (R) is challenged by Barcelona's Eric Abidal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

17. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) kicks to score a goal during their Champions League soccer match against Arsenal at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

18. Arsenal's Samir Nasri (R) and Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez fight for the ball during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

19. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) controls the ball challenged by Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

20. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) beats Arsenal's goalkeeper Manuel Almunia to score a goal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

21. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) controls the ball challenged by Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

22. Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky (R) and Barcelona's Adriano Correia fight for the ball during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

23. Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas (2nd L), Abou Diaby (2) and Samir Nasri (2nd R) celebrate after Barcelona's Sergi Busquets (unseen) conceded an own goal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

24. Arsenal's Johan Djourou (L) and Samir Nasri celebrate after Barcelona's Sergi Busquets (unseen) conceded an own goal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

25. Swiss referee Massimo Busacca (R) shows a red card to Arsenal's Robin van Persie during their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

26. Arsenal's Robin van Persie (10) reacts to Swiss referee Massimo Busacca after receiving a red card during their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

27. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with teammate Pedro after scoring Barcelona's third goal against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

28. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (C) celebrates with teammates Sergio Busquets (L) and Pedro after scoring Barcelona's third goal against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

29. Arsenal's goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (L) reacts as Barcelona's players celebrate their third goal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

30. Arsenal's coach Arsene Wenger (R) reacts during their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

31. Barcelona's Sergio Busquets (R, partially obscured) concedes an own goal during their Champions League soccer match against Arsenal at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

32. Barcelona's players celebrate with teammate Lionel Messi (2nd L) after he scored their third goal against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

33. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (2nd top) is lifted and hugged by teammates after scoring Barcelona's third goal against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

34. Barcelona's Lionel Messi (top) celebrates with teammates Sergio Busquets, Pedro (17) and David Villa (L) after scoring Barcelona's third goal against Arsenal during their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

35. Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas (front) reacts at the end of their Champions League soccer match against Barcelona at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea

36. Arsenal's Jack Wilshere (R) acknowledges supporters as Barcelona's Lionel Messi (2nd L) embraces teammate Xavi Hernandez at the end of their Champions League soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona March 8, 2011. REUTERS/Albert Gea