Sunday, June 7, 2015

Barcelona stars revel in Champions League victory


Brazilian goalscorer Neymar posted this picture of himself with Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and the trophy
Brazilian goalscorer Neymar posted this picture of himself with Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and the trophy
 

Having played 60 games on their way to the treble that concluded with their Champions League final victory over Juventus on Saturday night, it was only right that Barcelona celebrated in style.


The champions of Spain, Europe and the Copa del Rey winners partied long into the night after they saw off the Italian champions 3-1 in Berlin.

Their position is one that every other team in Europe envies and even with the tired legs that follow a long season they were able to toast the victory with friends and family on the pitch, in the dressing room and at the after-party that followed.
Messi posted this snap with four fingers raised in the dressing room to mark his four Champions League wins
Messi posted this snap with four fingers raised in the dressing room to mark his four Champions League wins

Suarez shared a snap of Barcelona's famous trident together and then a group image of the victorious squad
Suarez shared a snap of Barcelona's famous trident together and then a group image of the victorious squad

Javier Mascherano posted a photo of his team-mates enjoying their treble win in the dressing room
Javier Mascherano posted a photo of his team-mates enjoying their treble win in the dressing room

Messi enjoyed his Sunday morning breakfast with the famous trophy sat alongside him after the victory
Messi enjoyed his Sunday morning breakfast with the famous trophy sat alongside him after the victory


Saturday's win marked a first European crown in four years, their fourth of the last decade and vindication at the end of a season where they were at times labelled as being in crisis.

But Lionel Messi and Co pulled through to make history once again after goals from Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Neymar started the party in Berlin.

Manager Luis Enrique hinted after the game that he could still move towards the exit despite a debut season that has yielded every major trophy in an incredible campaign.

'This is the 60th game of the season and we've won 50 of them,' Enrique said. 'It's the culmination of an historic season, winning the treble.

'It was a difficult year and I'm grateful to all the people that showed faith in me: Zubi (former sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta), and (assistants) Narcis Julia and Albert Valentin. And also the president. They thought I would do well here and I want to dedicate this to them.'
Andres Iniesta was named as man of the match in Berlin after a long season that took in 60 matches this year
Andres Iniesta was named as man of the match in Berlin after a long season that took in 60 matches this year

Gerard Pique enjoys a celebratory cigar following his performance in the Champions League final
Gerard Pique enjoys a celebratory cigar following his performance in the Champions League final

Neymar and his friends pose with the trophy after leaving the Olympic Stadium in Berlin following the victory
Neymar and his friends pose with the trophy after leaving the Olympic Stadium in Berlin following the victory

Dani Alves poses with his family and the trophy, and he dedicated the victory to his father (second left)
Dani Alves poses with his family and the trophy, and he dedicated the victory to his father (second left)

Ivan Rakitic and his daughter smile alongside the famous big-eared trophy after his opening goal in Berlin
Ivan Rakitic and his daughter smile alongside the famous big-eared trophy after his opening goal in Berlin

Neymar bites into his Champions League winners medal in a celebratory selfie with his son
Neymar bites into his Champions League winners medal in a celebratory selfie with his son

Messi and his son Thiago grip the famous trophy's big 'ears' for a dressing room photo together on Saturday
Messi and his son Thiago grip the famous trophy's big 'ears' for a dressing room photo together on Saturday

Defender Marc Bartra plants a kiss on the trophy with his medal draped around his neck on Saturday night
Defender Marc Bartra plants a kiss on the trophy with his medal draped around his neck on Saturday night

Popstar Shakira, Pique's girlfriend, posted this shot with the caption: 'Happy night! Celebrating with the family, Milan and Sasha, the baby of the year of the treble!! Shak'
Popstar Shakira, Pique's girlfriend, posted this shot with the caption: 'Happy night! Celebrating with the family, Milan and Sasha, the baby of the year of the treble!! Shak'

Victorious coach Luis Enrique posed on Twitter saying 'It's in the bag. Now we enjoy it together'

Victorious coach Luis Enrique posed on Twitter saying 'It's in the bag. Now we enjoy it together'

Rakitic was pictured in bed the morning after the game with his wife Raquel Mauri, celebrating the treble

Rakitic was pictured in bed the morning after the game with his wife Raquel Mauri, celebrating the treble






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