Brilliant Barcelona lifts European Cup again

(Reuters) - Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona cemented their place in soccer’s pantheon when they overwhelmed Manchester United 3-1 in the Champions League final to lift the European Cup for the fourth time on Saturday.

Goals by Pedro, the inspirational Lionel Messi and David Villa were a minimal reflection of the Spanish side’s dominance over United, who they also beat in the 2009 final, as they lit up the Wembley night with their brilliance.