UEFA Champions League: Top 5 star-studded teams fielded in the final (2000-2017)

Real Madrid became the first team to successfully defend the UCL crown in 2017.
Real Madrid became the first team to successfully defend the UCL crown in 2017.

# 4. FC Barcelona - 2011 (vs Manchester United)

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The Barca side of 2011 secured their second Champions League title in three seaasons

This team absolutely needs no introduction. Pep's Barca, was simply unstoppable. In 2011, they played United in a memorable final at Wembley.

Barcelona started with a back four of Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano and Eric Abidal. The midfield consisted of Andreas Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Xavi lead by a front three of Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro. You've the eternity to choose the best thing about the team.

What conjuring was to a faint hearted audience, Barcelona was to defenders that year. The team was up for a treble that night. Barca had the opening goal in 27th minute which was cancelled by Rooney seven minutes later.

The match is remembered for the sensational strike from Messi which gave Barca the lead in the second half. Manchester United were putting numbers at the top in search for an equaliser and were often left exposed

Villa wrapped the show with the third leaving no chance for a "Ferguson comeback".

Barcelona won the final 3-1 and completed the historic treble. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged that the Barcelona side was the best team he had ever faced.

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