2010–11 UEFA Champions League

The 2010–11 UEFA Champions League was the 56th season of Europe's premier club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the 19th under the UEFA Champions League format. The final was held at Wembley Stadium in London on 28 May 2011, where Barcelona defeated Manchester United 3–1.

2010–11 UEFA Champions League
Wembley Stadium in London hosted the final
Tournament details
DatesQualifying:
29 June – 25 August 2010
Competition proper:
14 September 2010 – 28 May 2011
TeamsCompetition proper: 32
Total: 76 (from 52 associations)
Final positions
Champions Barcelona (4th title)
Runners-up Manchester United
Tournament statistics
Matches played125
Goals scored355 (2.84 per match)
Top scorer(s)Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
12 goals

Internazionale were the defending champions, but were eliminated by Schalke 04 in the quarter-finals. As winners, Barcelona earned berths in the 2011 UEFA Super Cup and the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup.

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