WEMBLEY, ENGLAND — Lionel Messi scored one goal and created another on Saturday to lead Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Manchester United and a third Champions League title in six years.
Barcelona dominated possession at Wembley with trademark passing but needed the Argentina striker to conjure a 54th-minute solo strike from the edge of the area to take the lead for the second time.
Messi followed his 53rd goal of a remarkable season with a feint and run that eventually led to David Villa receiving possession on the edge of the area, from where he curled a shot into the top corner.
Although Wayne Rooney equalized Pedro Rodriguez’s opener before halftime, Barcelona’s victory was as comprehensive as its 2-0 win over United in the final two years ago.
