Kevtic football matches: Arsenal

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Saturday, 30 May 2026

FLASHBACK - MATCH 1191- Wednesday 17 May 2006

SEASON 2005/06

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Venue: STADE DE FRANCE

BARCELONA 2 ARSENAL 1

Scorers: Eto'o, Belletti; Campbell

Arsenal in their first UEFA Champions League final suffered an early blow when their German goalkeeper Lehmann was sent off leaving them to play over 70 minutes with 10 men. Remarkably though the 10 men took the lead before half time against the much fancied Spanish giants.

It wasn't until the latter stages of the match and the introduction of Henrik Larsson that Barcelona eventually found the goals to take the final away from Arsenal and to win their second European Champions title.

The stats from the match:

Barcelona: Valdes, Oleguer (Belletti 71), Marquez, Puyol, Van Bronckhorst, Deco, Edmilson (Iniesta 45), Van Bommel (Larsson 61), Giuly, Eto'o, Ronaldinho.

Subs Not Used: Jorquera, Motta, Xavi, Sylvinho.

Booked: Oleguer, Larsson.

Arsenal: Lehmann, Eboue, Toure, Campbell, Cole, Pires (Almunia 20), Silva, Fabregas (Flamini 74), Hleb (Reyes 85), Ljungberg, Henry.
Subs Not Used: Bergkamp, Van Persie, Senderos, Clichy.

Sent Off: Lehmann (18).

Booked: Eboue, Henry.

Att: 79,500

Ref: Terje Hauge (Norway).

Match report: LINK

Personal note:

The 4th time I attended a Champions League final - the 2nd involving Barcelona
The 2nd time I attended a match in Paris

Highlights:

Wednesday, 4 August 2021

MATCH 1668 - Saturday 29 October 2016

SEASON - 2016/17

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

- Ruthless Arsenal v Sorry Sunderland side - Managers David Moyes and Arsene Wenger

Monday, 11 January 2016

MATCH 1632 - Saturday, 9 January 2016

SEASON: 2015/16
ENGLISH FA CUP 3rd ROUND
Venue: EMIRATES ARSENAL STADIUM

1st match of my cup double weekend!

ARSENAL 3 SUNDERLAND 1

Scorers: Campbell, Ramsey, Giroud; Lens

An overnight trip to the English capital to see FA Cup tie and visit a new ground thanks to my oldest son, Daniel who arranged the trip.

It was car, train, coach & tube ride to get to the Emirates Stadium. Arriving at Arsenal tube station we went left the long way to the new ground via the old Arsenal stadium aka Highbury. Now flats and offices thankfully the iconic East Stand outer building has been preserved.

Old iconic Highbury Stadium

I attended two Celtic matches there in 1986 & 1991 so it was a nice trip down memory lane.

The new ground may not have the same history of the old ground but it's much bigger and very plush with very comfy padded seats throughout the ground setting it apart from most football grounds. All in all it's a very enjoyable matchday experience just be prepared for the long wait to get on the tube after the match, especially if the weather is not pleasant like today!

Sitting in the away end it was good to see Sunderland take the lead which set up an interesting cup tie. Sunderland eventually wilted under the Arsenal pressure despite a fine performance from Pickford in the away goal who was making his debut.