London – The two had met in the final in 2006 and now has to face in the quarterfinals round. The Arsenal team that was almost five years had never menggengam champions trophy and the champions Barcelona last season.

For the Gunners, the FA Cup trophy in 2005 is an achievement of their biggest in recent years. Troops from North London is actually not bad considering they remain consistent in the Premier League board.

The only criticism is often carried to the Arsenal is the lack of experienced players (read: a star player) in their squad. For several seasons, Arsene Wenger is more to entrust young children to become masters of the team.

The Professor did not have kesland on the decision, but the facts on the ground talking. In the UK, they are always unable to compete with Chelsea and Manchester United in the hunt for the title. While in Europe, they fell a few times before the final.

The only time Arsenal grabbed trophies at the 2006 championship there. At that time they stepped into the final round, and happened to his opponent was Barcelona. But after a 1-2 defeat Arsenal Sol Campbell's goal rewarded Samuel Eto'o and Juliano Beletti.

When they met now again, Arsenal have the opportunity to embrace the championship trophy had long they can not. The problem, Barca in the last two seasons is a new power in Europe.

Just look at last season, in which the mop-up records of all trophies to be proof of their toughness. You could say Arsenal have a relative path is not easy to get to the final.

If any escape, still there is a possibility they will meet with Inter Milan, the sameberambisinya to reach the trophy in Europe. Wenger who understands this situation was immediately aware that they are not the favorite.

“I believe we are not the favorite, but for me the second opportunity the team is 50:50. And that we must inevitably accept. Of course Barca are a good team, so do we,” said he.

So, hold fast to end the trophy is still to be tested again.
(DTC / roz)