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Champions League Review - 23 February 2006

Chelsea's hopes to claim the Champions League for their own took a major setback after Barcelona won the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had Asier del Horno sent off after 36 minutes but the 5/4 favourites took the lead on the hour through a Thiago Motta own goal.
From then on it was all Barcelona and their breakthrough came with 20 minutes left when Ronaldinho's free kick was glanced in by John Terry for the second own goal of the evening. Samuel Eto'o sealed the win for the 9/4 outsiders with 10 minutes left.
Arsenal had better fortune against Spanish opposition, producing a stunning win against favourites Real Madrid at odds

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