Barcelona vs Arsenal Football Tickets For Sale

Undoubtedly one of the ties of the round as soon as the club names were drawn from the hat, Barcelona v Arsenal is a game with plenty of history behind it - on and off the pitch. Most memorably, just under a decade ago, the two sides met in Paris for the 2006 Champions League final. The English club led until 14 minutes from time, when two quick-fire Barcelona goals allowed the Spanish giants to lift their second European Cup.

Of course, the two clubs' fortunes have been in stark contrast since that balmy night. The Spanish giants have won five La Liga titles and a further three Champions Leagues in the nine seasons since the 2006 final. Arsenal, on the other hand, have seen their fortunes dip somewhat; winning only a paltry two F.A. Cups in that time. There are signs, though, that the North Londoners are beginning to see the green shoots of progress, and this will ensure that Barcelona vs Arsenal Tickets will be in huge demand.

Two multi-million pound superstar signings in Mesut Ozil (from Barcelona's great rivals, Real Madrid) and Alexis Sanchez (from the Catalan club themselves) have given Arsenal fans genuine hope that the good times are close to returning. Along with successive F.A. Cups, a great start to the current season has done little to ease the optimism; and the Emirates Stadium is a hive of optimism once again.

Despite the optimism, no-one at Arsenal will be treating the Spaniards with anything close to complacency. Once again qualifying for the knockout stages by finishing top of their Champions League group, and challenging for La Liga once again, Barcelona - featuring one of the most feared attacks in world sport - will be a formidable challenge. With the teams being so evenly matched, Barcelona vs Arsenal Tickets will be at a premium.

As mentioned, the rivalry between the two clubs is not confined to the pitch. Arsenal have provoked the ire of the Catalans in the past by attracting some Barcelona youth players (most notably Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin) to come to London before signing professional terms in Spain. This perceived 'poaching' has merely served to heighten rivalry. With the aforementioned signing of Alexis Sanchez; and Thierry Henry moving in the opposite direction in 2007 - these two continental rivals know each other intimately, making 2016's clash between the clubs a feast for any football fan.

It is clear from looking at the recent history of these two great clubs, that Barcelona v Arsenal 2016 is going to a battle of epic proportions. Those lucky enough to get tickets are guaranteed both a cracking atmosphere and a cracking game - this promises to be an historical encounter.