On Saturday, the season's finale was revealed in the UEFA Champions League. In Berlin, for the title of the strongest European team, Turin's Juventus and Barcelona competed. The first half started with uncertain play from Barcelona's footballers, but after a few minutes, the Catalans found their rhythm and delivered a painful blow to the opposing team from Italy. In the 4th minute, Barca launched their first attack, and a great pass from Andres Iniesta allowed Ivan Rakitic to score the first, but crucial goal. After a quick goal, Juventus did not lose hope, and in the 8th minute Arturo Vidal had a chance to equalize the score, but his shot flew past the Catalan goal defended by Buffon. Nevertheless, Barcelona continued to show their initiative. In the 13th minute, Dani Alves had a perfect opportunity to end the game, but his shot was expertly saved by the experienced Gianluigi Buffon. Later in the game, the play was balanced, and Massimiliano Allegri's players began to show signs of recovery. However, they were unable to equalize the score. In the 39th minute, Luis Suarez broke through from the right and took a shot just wide of G. Buffon's goal. Soon after, Neymar also had a chance, but his shot missed the target. At the start of the second half, during a counterattack, Barcelona had a great chance to score. Lionel Messi made a pass to Luis Suarez, but once again G. Buffon reacted to the Uruguayan's shot. In the 55th minute, the Bianconeri team finally found success. The ball deflected from Ter Stegen's hands straight to Alvaro Morata's feet, and the Spaniard equalized the score with a precise shot. After this goal, Juve gained confidence and continued to press actively against the Catalans. However, both Buffon and Ter Stegen faced serious challenges in defending their goals. In the 69th minute, Juventus burned Barca in the same style as Barca did after Morata's goal. G. Buffon saved Lionel Messi's shot, but the ball landed right at Luis Suarez's feet, and the striker once again put the Spanish champions ahead. In the remaining time, Juventus failed to equalize the score for the second time, and in extra time, Neymar sealed the deal. Barcelona triumphs in the Champions League for the fifth time. The last time the Barcelona city team won this tournament was in 2011.
Result:
Juventus 1 – 3 Barcelona
4' [0 - 1] I. Rakitic
55' [1 - 1] A. Morata
68' [1 - 2] L. Suarez
90' [1 - 3] Neymar
Starting lineups:
Juventus: Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Evra, Marchisio, Pirlo, Pogba, Vidal, Tevez, Morata.
Substitutes: Storari, Ogbonna, Padoin, Sturaro, Pereyra, Coman, Llorente.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Jordi Alba, Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta, Messi, Suarez, Neymar.
Substitutes: Bravo, Xavi, Pedro, Rafinha, Bartra, Adriano, Mathieu.
