Valdes joy at ´magical´ victory

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has revealed his delight at being able to secure the Champions League trophy at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Goals from Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa were enough to hand Barca a 3-1 triumph over Manchester United on Saturday to claim their fourth Champions League trophy.

But it was at Wembley in 1992 under the legendary Dutchman Johan Cruyff that they claimed their first European Cup win, and Valdes said he was pleased the current crop of players had been able to replicate that victory.

“It is the fourth European cup for this club. You only need to speak about that,” Valdes said.

“It is a magical scenario for us like it was at Wembley in 1992 and we have won the title again in the same place.”

“For us it is something very special. It is without doubt very special. I hope that all the fans and people of Barcelona celebrate this victory a great deal.”

Valdes’ team-mate Xavi echoed the goalkeeper’s sentiments about the magnitude of the win, saying their triumph was one for fans of beautiful football.

“I am very happy, it is an historic and special moment for Barcelona,” Xavi said.

“The truth is it’s a unique moment. We have enjoyed it a great deal on the pitch, the people who have come to watch or stayed at home to watch it have enjoyed it.”

“We try and play for the people, we try and do it for the people. Today we think Barcelona played great football and deserved the win.”