Chelsea old boy Eidur had sympathy for former team-mates after Barca gave them the Blues

07 May 2009 14:56
Fair play: Gudjohnsen could not put the boot in[LNB]Eidur Gudjohnsen could not celebrate reaching the Champions League final with Barcelona as he felt too sorry for his former team-mates.[LNB]Gudjohnsen, who spent six years with Chelsea, came on a late substitute as Barcelona knocked the Blues out on away goals but the Iceland international had mixed emotions after the controversial semi-final.[LNB]He said: 'It's difficult. It's an awkward sensation and I didn't want to celebrate because a lot of the boys were my brothers for six years. But obviously I'm very happy for my teammates: it's a great moment. [LNB]'Football is a harsh game and Chelsea have felt that. It's difficult to say if we were the best team. They say you make your own luck and the way we played with 10 men was impressive.'[LNB] Barcelona will now take on Manchester United, who beat them in the last four 12 months ago, in the final. [LNB]Barcelona star Lionel Messi said: 'Hopefully, we can see Barcelona's good football again. It will be a final between the two best teams in the world.'[LNB] Barca president Joan Laporta celebrated by having a dig at Chelsea and added: 'We had a moment of good luck but it was also justice. It's clear that football loves the beautiful game. [LNB]'We have demonstrated that football can be based on skill and spectacle, the two things that Barca represent.'[LNB] GALLERY: Chelsea v Barcelona in picturesChelsea's calamity ref has been ditched by FIFA before - 10 things you didn't know about Norwegian official Ovrebo CHELSEA FC

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