Pics: Manchester United v Barcelona

Gabriel Milito of Barcelona fouls United's talismanic striker Cristiano Ronaldo early on

Barca's Lionel Messi (right) looks on as Paul Scholes unleashes an unstoppable swerving shot to put United 1-0 ahead

Paul Scholes's team-mates rush to celebrate his superb strike which gave them the edge on 14 minutes

Barcelona's midfield enforcer Yaya Toure (right) muscles United striker Carlos Tevez (middle) off the ball as Xavi looks on

Barca's Argentinian prodigy Lionel Messi glides past the challenge of midfielder Michael Carrick

Barca pair Lionel Messi (left) and Xavi are dejected after their fate was sealed in a 1-0 defeat by United

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson shows his delight after securing his second Champions League final appearance - his side won it in 1999

The triumphant Red Devils celebrate clinching their place in what promises to be an epic Champions League final in Moscow