2006 champions league final squad news

The 2006 UEFA Champions League Final was played between Barcelona and Arsenal on May 17, 2006, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. Here is the squad news for both teams:

Barcelona:

Goalkeepers:

• Víctor Valdés
• Roberto Bonano

Defenders:

• Carles Puyol (captain)
• Rafael Márquez
• Gianluca Zambrotta
• Juliano Belletti
• Sylvinho
• Oleguer Presas
• Gabri García

Midfielders:

• Xavi Hernández
• Andrés Iniesta
• Deco
• Ronaldinho
• Ludovic Giuly
• Mark van Bommel
• Edmílson

Forwards:

• Samuel Eto'o
• Henrik Larsson
• Lionel Messi
• Giuseppe Rossi

Arsenal:

Goalkeepers:

• Jens Lehmann
• Stuart Taylor

Defenders:

• Ashley Cole
• Lauren
• Sol Campbell
• Kolo Touré
• Pascal Cygan
• Cesc Fàbregas
• Emmanuel Eboué

Midfielders:

• Patrick Vieira
• Gilberto Silva
• Edu
• Ray Parlour
• Freddie Ljungberg
• José Antonio Reyes
• Alexander Hleb

Forwards:

• Thierry Henry (captain)
• Dennis Bergkamp
• Robin van Persie
• Jérémie Aliadière
• José Antonio Reyes

Note: The squads listed above are the ones that were announced by the teams before the final, and may not reflect any last-minute changes or injuries.