Barcelona end Arsenal Euro dream
Arsenal have been left fuming with Swiss referee Massimo Busacca right after being knocked out of the Champions League following a three-one defeat by Barcelona.
Barcelona three Arsenal 1 (agg 4-three): 10-gentleman Gunners crash out as Messi double sends Barca via to quarter-finals
There will be regrets and recriminations provided the nature of Robin van Persie’s dismissal. They began the second Arsene Wenger confronted Massimo Busacca.
Arsenal had no opportunity of beating Barcelona, says Xavi
Barcelona star Xavi has laughed off Arsenal’s protests about the referee by insisting they in no way stood a possibility at the Nou Camp. Barca won three-1 in controversial conditions.