LONDON, (Reuters) – Barcelona snatched a place in the  Champions League final yesterday when a last-gasp goal from  Andres Iniesta earned them a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and victory  on away goals.

Barcelona, trailing to a stunning early strike from Michael  Essien and down to 10 men from the 65th minute, broke Chelsea  hearts when Iniesta struck in the third minute of stoppage time  with his team’s first shot on target.

The reversal of fortunes at the very end of the semi-final  second leg means Barca will play holders Manchester United in  the Rome final on May 27.
“There are no words to describe how happy the team are,”  Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique, a former Manchester United  player, told Sky Sports.

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