Who Will Be the "Queen of Europe"?

There are less than 12 hours left until the greatest final of the season, between Barcelona and Arsenal.

The Champions League final is going to proclaim its "Queen" this evening, on Stade de France. Two spectacular teams - no doubt about it - but, more than that, led by two of the most prolific playmakers in the history of Football.

More than just a Barca - Arsenal clash, tonight's game will represent the confrontation between Ronaldinho and Henry.

The chances you'll see them next to each other on the field are pretty slim, since both of them are offensive players. Nevertheless, with the football the two teams are playing, there could be a chance of a duel throughout the 90 (maybe 120) minutes of play.

The spectacle began on Stade de France already. Both Barcelona and Arsenal completed their official trainings yesterday night, before the eyes of a considerable crowd. Both Arsene Wenger and Frank Rijkaard already know their lessons, so the training was nothing else but a good publicity for tonight. Ronaldinho`s dribbling, Berkamp's passes and Henry`s speed are just a few ingredients for tonight's clash.

As for the Stade de France arena, there is a lot to say. What`s certain about it is that it will reveal all its secrets, starting with the mobile platform that will rise above the athletic track around the Stadium. Its 20.000 seats will raise the number of spectators to a total of 80.000 people.

As refereeing is concerned, a few problems arose before the final, since one of the assistants - Ole Hermann Borgan of Norway - was recognized in a picture, wearing a Barcelona t-shirt. Although he presented his public apologies and said that he is not a Barcelona fan, the continental refereeing body replaced him with fellow countryman Arild Sundet. So, the complete refereeing body for the game is Terje Hauge (center), Arild Sundet and Steinar Holvik on the sides. The 4th referee will be Tom Henning.

The final will start at 20.45 CET and will be broadcast in Romania on ProTv.