Arsenal’s run to the 2006 Champions League final remains one of the most memorable campaigns in the club’s history.
Arsene Wenger’s side had reached the showpiece for the first ever time, producing a remarkable defensive record along the way, but were ultimately felled by Barcelona in Paris. Despite opening the scoring through Sol Campbell, Samuel Eto’o and Juliano Belletti’s second-half goals ensured the final score was 2-1
The team contained a blend of experienced internationals with young, emerging talent, many of whom went on to enjoy long and varied careers across Europe and beyond.
Two decades on, the starting XI – and those who featured
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