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Arsenal vs Villarreal: The Last Floodlit Semi-Final at Highbury - Arsenal Leads 1:0
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Arsenal vs Villarreal: The Last Floodlit Semi-Final at Highbury - Arsenal Leads 1:0
Arsenal 1:0 Villarreal. UEFA Champions League, Semi Final 1st Leg. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 19/4/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this evocative photo print, the hallowed grounds of Highbury Stadium are bathed in the ethereal glow of floodlights, as Arsenal Football Club prepares to take on Villarreal CF in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on the evening of April 19, 2006. The Gunners lead 1-0, with a goal scored by their star striker, Thierry Henry, in the 23rd minute. The atmosphere is electric, as the capacity crowd at Highbury, sensing the historic nature of the occasion, roars its approval. This was the last ever European semi-final to be played at Highbury, Arsenal's home ground since 1913. The stadium, which held a maximum capacity of just over 38,000, had witnessed countless moments of glory over the decades, but this night represented a particularly poignant milestone. With the club's move to the Emirates Stadium imminent, the team and its fans knew that they were part of footballing history in the making. The UEFA Champions League, Europe's premier club competition, had long been a source of pride and passion for Arsenal supporters. The team had reached the final in 2006, ultimately losing to Barcelona, but the journey to that showpiece event began right here, in the semi-finals against Villarreal. The memories of this night would live on, a testament to the enduring spirit of Arsenal Football Club and its devoted fanbase. As the players take to the field, the tension is palpable. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for a place in the final. The floodlights cast long shadows across the pitch, adding an extra layer of drama to the scene. The night may be cool and crisp, but the passion and excitement inside Highbury is anything but. This is a moment that Arsenal fans will never forget.
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