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Quiz about UEFA Champions League Final 2011

UEFA Champions League Final 2011 Quiz

The highlight of the club season, the match to determine the champions of Europe. The year of 2011 was between FC Barcelona and Manchester United on 28th May.

A multiple-choice quiz by teflon_kid. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
teflon_kid

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,067

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What stadium was the venue for the final? Hint

Stade Francais, Paris

Wembley Stadium, London

Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Allianz Arena, Munich

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Question 2 of 10

2. The referee in the final was Viktor Kassai. He and his fellow match officials were all from which country? Hint

Switzerland

Germany

Hungary

Austria

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Barcelona head coach? Hint

Vicente Del Bosque

Pep Guardiola

Carlos Queiroz

Luis Aragones

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who scored the game's opening goal? Hint

Lionel Messi

Pedro Rodriguez

David Villa

Sergio Busquets

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who scored the equalising goal for Manchester United? Hint

Nani

Ryan Giggs

Wayne Rooney

Javier Hernandez (Chicharito)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who scored Barcelona's second goal, and was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match? Hint

Andres Iniesta

Lionel Messi

Xavi

David Villa

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Manchester United player had announced his retirement before the match, and so ended his long and distinguished career in disappointment? Hint

Ryan Giggs

Michael Owen

Paul Scholes

Edwin Van Der Sar

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Question 8 of 10

8. One amazing feature of the match was the possession stats for each team. What percentage of possession did Barcelona enjoy? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. The same two teams had contested a Champions League final before. In what year and in which city was that final played? Hint

Munich 1999

Istanbul 2005

Moscow 2008

Rome 2009

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many wins did this final make for Barcelona and the European Cup/Champions League? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What stadium was the venue for the final?

Answer: Wembley Stadium, London

Called the European Champions Cup, this was the first European Cup/Champions League final to be played at Wembley since 1992. Barcelona also triumphed then, winning its first European Cup/Champions League against Sampdoria.

2. The referee in the final was Viktor Kassai. He and his fellow match officials were all from which country?

Answer: Hungary

Viktor Kordai was a 35-year old referee who had great experience in international and European football.

3. Who was the Barcelona head coach?

Answer: Pep Guardiola

"Pep" Guardiola played for Barcelona for 12 seasons and succeeded Frank Rijkaard as head coach in 2008. He played in Barca's first European Cup winning team in 1992. Vicente Del Bosque was head coach of the Spain team that won the 2010 World Cup.

4. Who scored the game's opening goal?

Answer: Pedro Rodriguez

Wearing the name Pedro on his shirt, Gonazales scored the first goal of the match after 27 minutes.

5. Who scored the equalising goal for Manchester United?

Answer: Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney briefly gave the Reds hope, scoring after 34 minutes.

6. Who scored Barcelona's second goal, and was deservedly awarded the Man of the Match?

Answer: Lionel Messi

The little Argentinian was outstanding, having scored the second goal. He set up the third goal after a mesmerising run. David Villa scored the third goal.

7. Which Manchester United player had announced his retirement before the match, and so ended his long and distinguished career in disappointment?

Answer: Edwin Van Der Sar

Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar had announced that he would hang up his gloves following the final. Paul Scholes announced his retirement in the days following the match. Ryan Giggs and Michael Owen both signed new 12 months contracts.

8. One amazing feature of the match was the possession stats for each team. What percentage of possession did Barcelona enjoy?

Answer: 67

Barca wore United down by their passing game. The ball was shifted easily between the players, and for long periods United coud not get near the ball.

9. The same two teams had contested a Champions League final before. In what year and in which city was that final played?

Answer: Rome 2009

The 2011 final was a repeat of 2009. Barca won the previous match 2-0.

10. How many wins did this final make for Barcelona and the European Cup/Champions League?

Answer: 4

They had previously won in 1992, 2006, and 2009. All had English connections. In 1992, they won the final at Wembley. In 2006 and 2009, they beat English teams in the final, Arsenal in Paris, and Manchester United in Rome, respectively.

Source: Author teflon_kid

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