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Arsenal vs Barcelona: UEFA Champions League matches through the years

As Barcelona prepare to meet Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, we look at past meetings between the Blaugrana and the Gunners.

UEFA Champions League, Round of 16

First Leg: Arsenal 2-1 Barcelona

Barcelona came into the tie as heavy favorites, but Arsenal shocked many by winning the first leg at home. David Villa got first blood for Barcelona, and Lionel Messi should have extended the lead, but his goal in the 39th was wrongly disallowed. Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin struck late to give Arsenal a surprising 2-1 win.