Arsenal’s Adebayor is a mercurial talent and has been accused this season by his supporters of lacking drive and determination. But when he’s in the mood, there’s nobody who can touch him, as proved by this exquisite finish.
Top 10 Goals from Soccer’s Champions League
As Manchester United and Barcelona square off Wednesday for the Champions League crown, TIME.com counts down a YouTube selection of great goals from the tournament
Emmanuel Adebayor, Arsenal vs. Villareal — 2009
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- Luis Garcia, Liverpool vs. Juventus — 2005
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United vs. Roma — 2008
- Lionel Messi, Barcelona vs. Lyon — 2008
- Steven Gerrard, Liverpool vs. Olympiakos — 2005
- Emmanuel Adebayor, Arsenal vs. Villareal — 2009
- Michael Essien, Chelsea vs. Barcelona — 2009
- Ronaldinho, Barcelona vs. Chelsea — 2005
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United vs. Sporting Lisbon — 2007
- Didier Drogba, Chelsea vs. Barcelona — 2006
- Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkeusen — 2002
