Andres Iniesta calls up two children conceived after epic Chelsea vs Barcelona 2009 clash

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta celebrated 11th anniversary of his iconic goal against Chelsea in 2009 Champions League with two kids who were conceived after epic game. Iniesta scored for Barcelona at Stamford Bridge to secure a spot in  final for Barcelona Champions League that year.

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Chelsea vs Barcelona: Iniesta goal vs Chelsea seals Champions League final berth

second leg of Champions League clash was played at Stamford Bridge on May 6, 2009, after a goalless first-leg draw at Camp u. Chelsea's Michael Essien scored opener for Chelsea nine minutes into game. However, it was Andres Iniesta who rose to occasion that night.

Barcelona were on verge of elimination with a 1-0 aggregate score with clock ticking in 90th minute. Just n, Barcelona star Lionel Messi moved in penalty area to find an unmarked Iniesta looming outside box. Andres Iniesta, making mistake, struck ball into net as Stamford Bridge fell silent. Barcelona went on to win tie, with wild celebrations in Catalan locker room. 

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Chelsea vs Barcelona: Barcelona recorded a spike in births nine months post Iniesta's heroics

Nine months later, celebration after that Iniesta goal vs Chelsea had a rar unexpected result. Maternity hospitals in Barcelona informed local media that y were unable to meet demand amid a spike in birth rate in city. On Wednesday, Andres Iniesta posted a video on Twitter, in which he is seen speaking to two children who were born in January 2010, nine months after iconic Chelsea vs Barcelona clash. 

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Chelsea vs Barcelona: Andres Iniesta speaks to children

In video, Andres Iniesta is seen asking one of children named Ignacio if he was aware of iconic goal in Chelsea vs Barcelona clash, to which Ignacio replied in affirmative while also lauding stunning strike from midfielder. Ignacio's mor Andrea Barri told Iniesta that she found out about her pregnancy just before she was travelling to watch final against Manchester United. Josep Enric, second boy who Iniesta spoke with, claimed that Spaniard was his favourite footballer ever along with Gerard Pique.

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