Campeones, Champions, Campions

Anyone that thought Cesc Fábregas might need a little time to feel at home with his new team mates in Barcelona were put to rest last night in the dying moments of Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup 2^nd leg.

24 year old Fábregas started on the bench but was brought on to face Real Madrid's Galácticos with nine minutes remaining as Barca looked to avoid a 2-2 draw and extra time.

Cesc answered the call and six minutes later began the move that led to Lionel Messi's 87 minute winner that silenced the visiting fans and sent the rest of the Camp Nou into a joyous frenzy.

Fábregas then became the centre of attention as the clock ticked away any chance of a Madrid comeback.

After Kaka was dispossessed on the Barcelona right Xavi flicked the ball to Fábregas who advanced forward before turning to avoid the challenge of Madrid's fuzzy haired left-back Marcelo, right in front of the two club's benches.

Marcelo had no intention of pulling out of the challenge, crunching Fábregas with both legs toppling him to the ground with a hefty thud.

It took just two seconds for the Barca bench to empty as they flocked to surround and defend their new team-mate as he lay on the ground.

As Cesc lay on the Camp Nou turf Barca officials, players and coaches began to start an all out brawl as tempers boiled over and another El Classico became a rumble in the jungle.

Fábregas looks right at home at Barca, and it didn't take long for his twitter account to post a picture of Cesc along side team-mates Nelson Piqué and Carlos Puyol holding the first of (what I'm sure will be) many trophies he'll get to hold aloft in a Barca shirt.

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"The Challenge Of My Life." Fábregas Lands in Barcelona

Cesc Fábregas was unveiled today at Barcelona's Camp Nou in front of fans and journalists alike.

After posing for the cameras dressed in his new club colours in the Catalan sunshine, the 24 year old fielded questions from both Spanish and English media.

“This is a very emotional day, a special day,” said a beaming Fábregas.

“I'm returning home”

A return to Barcelona, the club who trained him up until his move to the Gunners at the age of 16, has always been on the cards in Fábregas' mind and Barcelona will be very happy to see the return of their prodigal son.

“I knew one day, sooner or later, I wanted to come back here.”

But the return has been delayed over the last two years as Arsenal struggled to keep Barca at arms length from their most prized possession, however Fábregas still looks back on his time in London fondly and seems to hold no grudges with either the club or former manager Arsene Wenger

“Arsenal has been a terrific experience,

“I don't think Wenger has such a good image in Barcelona but I'm here largely because of him. I owe it to him that I am here.”

Fabregas could debut as quickly as Wednesday when Barca face rivals Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup after drawing 2-2 on Sunday night.

“I didn't see the first leg last night as I was flying over,” he said “But physically I'm fine and ready for everything. It's not my decision whether to play or not. I'm going to work very hard as always and enjoy it. I will give everything to make this club better.”

Throughout the weekend Fabregas has tried to keep a very low profile with the media, even staying away from his twitter account as the saga began to come to an end.

“They have been three or four intense days and I've tried to keep away from it all as much as possible. Until I had permission from Arsenal to travel I was not going to do it. In the end it has all been worth it.”

The exodus from The Gunners this summer looks to continue as French midfielder Samir Nasri seeks a move to Manchester City while reports this morning suggest Emmanuel Eboue is on his way to Turkish club Galatasary