Manchester eliminates Barcelona from European Champions League

MADRID, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Barcelona was eliminated from the European Champions League final, when losing 1-0 against Manchester United in the second leg of the semifinals played Tuesday night at Old Trafford stadium, In Manchester.

Barcelona surprised Manchester United at the beginning when they were determined to win the game.

Barcelona controlled the ball, but after 14 minutes Paul Scholes' goal against Barcelona cooled the Spanish encouragement.

This will be the third final for Manchester United at the European Champions League final, after their victories in 1968 and1999.

Liverpool and Chelsea will play Wednesday for the other ticket for Champions League final.