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Arsenal will receive €4m (£2.8m) if Barcelona win the Champions League due a clause in Thomas Vermalen's transfer, according to reports.
The Belgium defender moved to Barca for £15m last summer, agreeing a five-year deal with the Spanish giants.
According to Sport, the Gunners had inserted a clause in the transfer stipulating that they will receive additional payments based on Barcelona's success.
The 29-year-old, however, is yet to kick a ball for Barcelona. He has been sidelined with a hamstring tear all season, after picking up the injury with Belgium during the World Cup. He was an unused substitute in the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.
Show all 22 1 /22Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Neuer 5 Far from his impregnable best, the big German was left stranded for Barca’s first goal and beaten at his near post for the second.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Rafinha 5 Was ineffective at both ends of the pitch tonight. The full-back was typically tidy in possession but couldn’t get anywhere near the dangerous Neymar.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Boateng 5 Finished the first leg on his back side and didn’t cover himself in glory tonight either. An absolute shadow of his stunning World Cup winning form.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Benatia 5 His header gave Bayern hope early on but equally killed off their chances with some shocking defending. Failed to assert any control on the Barca front three.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Bernat 7 Tried to get forward at every opportunity but his attacking exploits left Bayern light at the back when Barca broke away. One of Bayern’s better performers.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Lahm 6 A night to forget for the Germany captain. Largely ineffective in his new central midfield role, Lahm only came into the game when he retreated to wide positions.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Thiago 7 Looked very busy against his old club and was probably the pick of Bayern’s midfield ranks. Tenacious pressing interrupted the probing of Busquets and Iniesta.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Alonso 6 As always impeccable in possession but failed to create many chances from his deep midfield role. The Spaniard gave next to no support to his defence who were repeatedly overrun
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Schweinsteiger 6 The World Cup winner was tireless in his work ethic but couldn’t stamp his authority on the game. The midfielder was a merely a gateway to Barca’s counter attacking moves.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Muller 7 The prolific forward was always a threat and his industrious pressing didn’t go unnoticed. Linked up well with Lewandowski on countless occasions.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Lewandowski 7 The Polish striker looked a class apart once again and restore some pride to the Bayern ranks going forward. Excellent footwork and finish for the second goal.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Ter Stegen 9 The Barca keeper pulled off countless world class saves to deny the Bayern revival. Outshone his fellow countryman Neuer with ease.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Dani Alves 7 Gave Barca added width when Messi came inside and was always faultless in possession. Sensational chipped pass to Suarez for the first goal.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Pique 6 Typically assured at the back even if he struggled to deal with the impressive Lewandowski at times. Kept order at the back Bayern pressed heavily.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Mascherano 6 Once again showed his quality as a centre back even if he lost out on the physical battles with Lewandowski and Muller. Efficient sweeper.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Alba 6 Not the best night for the lightning fast left back. Got forward well as always but couldn’t deal with the movement and physical presence of Muller.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Rakitic 6 Showed his ability on the ball finding Messi and Suarez on countless occasions in the first half. His influence dipped after the break though.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Busquets 7 Classic performance from the Spaniard. Strong, clever and precise, Busquets took the sting out of the game well in the second half. Won his decisive battle with Thiago in the midfield.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Iniesta 7 Controlled Barca’s tempo in the first half unleashing Neymar and co to a devastating effect. Still has an incredible impact at this level.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Messi 7 Although he played something of an understudy role this time around, Magical Messi was still a class act behind Suarez and Neymar.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Suarez 8 Despite his early departure, Suarez played his part in ultimately killing the tie off before the break. Put both goals on a plate for Neymar.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona player ratings Neymar 8 The Brazilian clinical brace ensured that he took the starring role tonight. He has now scored 8 goals in his last seven games. Deadly.
Vermaelen made a total of 150 appearances for the Gunners between 2009 and 2014.
Barca will face Juventus in the final in Berlin on 6 June. Barca overcame Bayern Munich 5-3 on aggregate, while Juve beat Real Madrid 3-2 over the two legs in the semi-final.
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