"When I saw it go in, I wanted to stand up to celebrate but my body wouldn't let me because of the emotion. It was my first goal in a Barcelona shirt, and one of the most important goals in the club's history."
"I came on after 71 minutes, just before Samuel Eto'o equalised and Arsenal started to fall apart."
In the 2006 Champions League final held at the Stade de France, Arsenal led 1-0 against Barcelona despite playing with ten men due to Jens Lehmann's red card. Juliano Belletti, who was substituted in the 71st minute, played a pivotal role as he helped turn the tide. Samuel Eto'o equaled the score, and only minutes later, Belletti scored the winning goal. His goal marked not only a significant personal achievement but also solidified Barcelona's second title in European football, concluding a successful season that included La Liga triumph.
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