Champions League XI

ByEurosport

Published 17/05/2006 at 17:19 GMT

Your votes have been cast and counted, and we can now bring you the eurosport.com users Champions League XI. The final in Paris on Wednesday sees many of the players you chose in action as Barcelona and Arsenal face-off for European club football's bigges

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Goalkeeper - Jens Lehmann (Arsenal) 48% of 13,044 votes

The German has played a key role in his side's drive to Paris, helping the club set a tournament record of ten consecutive clean sheets - his last-minute penalty stop from Juan Roman Riquelme in the semi-final crowning an impressive campaign.

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Right-back - Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal) 37% of 15,772 votes

The Ivory Coast youngster has stepped admirably into the breach left by Lauren's injury problems, establishing himself as a top-class defender.

Centre-back - Luisao (Benfica) 14% of 15,772 votes

Commanding with massive physical presence, the Benfica man was influential in his side's run to the quarter-finals - popping up with the winning goal in the last 16 first-leg against Liverpool.

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Centre-back - Philippe Senderos (Arsenal) 16% of 15,772 votes

Sol Campbell's problems this season have seen the Swiss youngster step up to world-class level, forming a watertight partnership with Kolo Toure which has stifled David Trezeguet and Ronaldo.

Left-back - Gianluca Zambrotta (Juventus) 15% of 15,772 votes

The Serie A champions may have disappointed in whimpering out to Arsenal at the quarter-final stage, but Zambrotta's all-action displays did not let anyone down.

MIDFIELD

Left midfield - Ronaldinho (Barcelona) 54% of 18,744 votes

The overwhelming favourite of eurosport.com users, the Brazilian has wowed with his skills as Barcelona have weaved magically to the final in Paris - his pass for Ludovic Giuly to score at the San Siro against Milan simply brilliant.

Centre midfield - Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) 16% of 18,744 votes

The Spain youngster has been a revelation in the Gunners' run to the final, showing a maturity beyond his tender years and showing Arsene Wenger was right to sell Patrick Vieira with a massive performance against Juventus.

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Centre midfield - Juninho (Lyon) 7% of 18,744 votes

Another Brazilian central to his side's campaign. Sparkling throughout - helping catch Real Madrid cold in the group phase - he was a massive miss for his side in the quarter-final first leg as they fell to Milan.

Right midfield - Simao Sabrosa (Benfica) 7% of 18,744 votes

The free-scoring Portugal international helped see off Manchester United in the group phase, before grabbing a superb goal to end Liverpool's reign as European champions.

ATTACK

Forward - Thierry Henry (Arsenal) 44% of 29,672 votes

A massive vote in favour of the France striker who has been the inspiration behind Arsenal's campaign this season. Often brilliant, his sensational game-winning goal against Real Madrid defies description.