Arsenal gave FC Barcelona an early shock when Bendtner opened the scoring on the 18th minute, but FC Barcelona hit back thanks to an extraordinary Messi who scored a magnificent four goals. A performance that will be remembered for many years by those fortunate enough to witness it.
Bendtner 18′ (0-1)
Messi 21′ (1-1)
Messi 37′ (2-1)
Messi 42′ (3-1)
Messi 88′ (4-1)
FC Barcelona: Valdés; Alves, Márquez, Milito, Abidal (Maxwell, min.53), Busquets, Xavi, Keita, Pedro (Iniesta, min.86), Bojan (Touré, min.56), Messi
Arsenal: Almunia; Sagna, Vermaelen, Silvestre (Eboué, min.63), Clichy, Denilson, Diaby, Walcott, Nasri, Rosicky (Eduardo, min.73), Bendtner
Goals: 0-1: m.18: Bendtner, 1-1: m.21: Messi, 2-1: m.37: Messi, 3-1: m.42: Messi, 4-1: m.88: Messi.
Venue: Camp Nou stadium (Attendance: 93.330)