Lionel Messi, who had given the Spanish league champion the lead in the 54th minute, took the ball in from the corner of United’s half and lost possession, but United failed to clear. The ball came to Villa, who hooked a shot past Edwin van der Sar.
Messi’s goal was the Argentine’s 12th goal in 13 matches. United had tied the match in the 34th minute on Wayne Rooney’s strike at London’s Wembley Stadium.
Rooney exchanged passes with Ryan Giggs, getting the ball back just inside the Spanish champion’s penalty area and curling a shot into the net. Barcelona had taken a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute when Pedro Rodriguez struck a right-footed effort past United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.
Here is video highlight Barcelona vs Manchester United
1-0 Pedro 27'
1-1 Wayne Rooney 34'
2-1 Lionel Messi 54'
3-1 David Villa 69'
