Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is jubilant after reaching the final of the Champions League for the second time in three years.<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola\u2019s side defeated Real Madrid 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals to progress to the final at Wembley in London.<\/p>\n
After winning the first-leg 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu last week, Barca drew the second-leg 1-1 at Camp Nou on Tuesday evening, bringing to an end to the span of four Clasicos in 18 days.<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper Valdes was pleased with his team\u2019s performance against their eternal rivals and told reporters: \u201cIt\u2019s been a very tough few weeks. Madrid have been worthy rivals but we have been very intense in defense.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Spain international goalkeeper also praised his coach and enthused: \u201cIt is he Guardiola who brought us this far.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the subject of Lionel Messi being a decisive factor for them against Madrid after the Argentina international netted both the goals in the first leg, Valdes stated: \u201cHe has always been the best and will be for many years. We are fortunate to have him in our team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barcelona last reached the final of the Champions League in 2008-09, defeating Manchester United 2-0.\ufeff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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