A best XI combining players from Barcelona’s two treble-winning teams, the class of 2008/09 that conquered all under Pep Guardiola, and the 2014/15 team that has returned to the top under Luis Enrique…
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GK: Victor Valdes
One of the finest goalkeepers to ever play for Barcelona, Victor Valdes gets in ahead of either of the club’s two keepers this season, Claudio Bravo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
DR: Dani Alves
A key player from both sides, Dani Alves has been immense for Barca again this season to celebrate his second treble with the Catalan giants.
DL: Jordi Alba
A superb addition to the backline, Jordi Alba has been a brilliant buy for Barca since joining the club from Valencia in the summer of 2012.
DC: Carles Puyol
A legendary centre-back and captain of that great Barcelona team that won its first treble under Guardiola, Carles Puyol is an easy selection for this combined lineup.
DC: Gerard Pique
A key member of both sides, Gerard Pique has returned to top form this season and won his third Champions League medal with Barca.
MC: Xavi
No longer a regular, Xavi has now played his final game for Barcelona to end a glittering career, and he was also a major performer in the 2008/09 season, showing some of the finest form of his career.
MC: Andres Iniesta
Man of the Match in last night’s final, Andres Iniesta was also pivotal for Barcelona when they swept aside all before them six years ago.
AMR: Lionel Messi
2008/09 was arguably Messi’s first truly amazing season, and the Argentine has not looked back since then, brilliantly leading the side to more glory again this year after a small dip last season.
AML: Neymar
A wonderful talent who will surely go on to become the best in the world before long, Neymar gets in on the left ahead of Thierry Henry, who was past his peak in 2009.
AMC: Luis Suarez
Just behind the main striker, Luis Suarez has been a creative force for the club this season but has perhaps not scored enough to take the lone striker role.
FC: Samuel Eto’o
With 36 goals in 2009, Samuel Eto’o was in the form of his career as Barcelona won their first treble, and there’s no doubt he would still command a starting spot at his peak, even against ‘MSN’.
