Above ground the captain's armband wrapped around his arm Barcelona Xavi Hernandez. Carles Puyol is also in near the end of the fight, Eric Abidal great honor to be captain for a moment to accept the trophy and be the first to answer it.Reportedly suffered minor injuries, Puyol was installed as the starter by Josep Guardiola at the Champions League final. Xavi be a substitute to lead his colleagues on the pitch.Two minutes before the end of the game Puyol into the field to replace Daniel Alves. Given the defender is the main captain of The Catalans, Puyol was the one who 'should' accept the Champions League trophy for the first time after Barca sealed victory with a score of 3-1.The scenario did not seem to be experiencing a change because the armband around his arm back when Puyol Barcelona's squad moved up to the tribune of honor to receive trophies and medals.But Barcelona's Puyol and then give a great honor for Abidal. Handed the captain's armband at the French wing back, and he became the first Barca player who lifted the trophy aloft after accepting it from Michel Platini.
Not without reason if Abidal can be a great honor it. 31 years old footballer was two months ago had to undergo surgical removal of tumors on his heart. That could be a moment that invited the sympathy not only players but also fans of Barcelona.But after Abidal was able to undergo surgery again showed best performance.Less than six weeks ago he returned to the field to start the exercise with Barca. Abidal played in some games and led his team to win La Liga Primera, the former Monaco player, Lille and Lyon were even returned to the trust go to the French team.The climax would occur a few hours ago. He was installed as the starter in the Champions League final important game face Manchster United. Abidal played throughout the 90-minute drive Barca win the Champions League his third in five years.