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After yesterday's 2-1 loss to the "Barcelona" team in the UEFA Champions League final, let's briefly look at the headlines of various English publications and reveal how the UK press reacted to Arsenal's failure.
It is worth reminding that despite the fact that in the beginning of the first half Arsenal's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann received a red card and had to leave the field, the English team led after a goal by Sol Campbell until the 76th minute, but then conceded two goals and had to yield to the opponents from Spain.
Daily Express: "So boldly and so close".
The Guardian: "Courageous Arsenal collapsed at the very end".
Daily Telegraph: "Lost in France".
Daily Star: "Brave Arsenal's heart in Champions League shattered tonight".
Daily Mirror: "Barca criticized - Henry accuses referee of crushing Arsenal's hopes".
"Arsenal" was so close to an incredible victory, but left the field after a memorable defeat. "Barcelona" was no better until Larsson appeared." - added The Guardian.
"Larsson was like a knife, cutting through the 10 Arsenal players, when he came on the field and scored two goals" - announced Daily Express.
The European dream final turned into a nightmare for Arsenal. After the final whistle, the London footballers stood on the field unable to believe what had happened, and their bright yellow jerseys were soaked with rain and sweat, which they spilled while fighting to the end. It was cruel to watch as the joy on the players' faces turned into disappointment and pain" - added Daily Telegraph.
"Arsenal let glory slip from their hands and shattered their dreams in a tense match" - claimed Daily Mirror.
