By Chris Wright
No talking, just delicious photographs…
Groundsmen prepare the Camp Nou pitch before the game
England manager Fabio Capello and assistant Franco Baldini, presumably discussing whether or not Jack Wilshere is actually suited to the holding role
Lionel Messi greets Cesc Fabregas warmly before kick-off
Jack Wilshere goes in hard on Andres Iniesta, Fabio Capello approves
Wojciech Szczesny gives way to Manuel Almunia after dislocating a finger while parrying a Dani Alves free-kick
Cesc Fabregas stands dejected as Barcelona celebrate scoring their first goal of the evening
Andrey Arshavin finds himself as the meat in a South American sandwich
Dani Alves looks on in sheer anguish as Sergio Busquets nods into his own net
Robin van Persie receives his marching orders from referee Massimo Busacca
A Barca fan dresses up as a walrus for the occasion, and who can blame him?
Xavi celebrates putting Barca back in front
Carles Puyol is rendered aghast by Barca’s domination, as is his little friend…we think
Messi celebrates his second goal of the evening with his teammates as Almunia looks on
Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola shake hands after the final whistle
Meanwhile, Fabregas borrows Wenger’s coat to trudge from the field
Photos courtesy of the PA and TVE.