• epa03717179 Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery falls to the pitch during the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, 25 May 2013. EPA/PETER POWELL *** Local Caption *** 03717179.jpg
    epa03717179 Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery falls to the pitch during the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium in London, Britain, 25 May 2013. EPA/PETER POWELL *** Local Caption *** 03717179.jpg
  • Finally after three years of hurt, Bayern were crowned European champions once again. Supporters got their flares out to celebrate a great moment in their club's history. Peter Kneffel / EPA
    Finally after three years of hurt, Bayern were crowned European champions once again. Supporters got their flares out to celebrate a great moment in their club's history. Peter Kneffel / EPA
  • Joy came Bayern's way first through a strike from Mario Mandzukic, centre, in the 60th minute. Dortmund, though, equalised seven minutes later when Ilkay Gundogan scored from the spot. Kerim Okten / EPA
    Joy came Bayern's way first through a strike from Mario Mandzukic, centre, in the 60th minute. Dortmund, though, equalised seven minutes later when Ilkay Gundogan scored from the spot. Kerim Okten / EPA
  • So near yet so far, Dortmund players were inconsolable at the end of the game, having come so close to silverware and with it history. Peter Powell / EPA
    So near yet so far, Dortmund players were inconsolable at the end of the game, having come so close to silverware and with it history. Peter Powell / EPA
  • There was reward for Robben, eventually, with the Dutch winger breaking the deadlock in the 89th minute. The German Bundesliga champions were finally ahead in the game after being matched man-for-man for half an hour. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
    There was reward for Robben, eventually, with the Dutch winger breaking the deadlock in the 89th minute. The German Bundesliga champions were finally ahead in the game after being matched man-for-man for half an hour. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
  • Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates with Jupp Heynckes, the manager after the game. It was a perfect send-off for the legendary manager who said he was retiring following a successful career in football and at Bayern. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
    Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates with Jupp Heynckes, the manager after the game. It was a perfect send-off for the legendary manager who said he was retiring following a successful career in football and at Bayern. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images
  • Spare a thought for the followers of Dortmund who arrived at Wembley with plenty of expectation. They would, nevertheless, have been proud of their team's performance this season. Johannes Eisele / AFP
    Spare a thought for the followers of Dortmund who arrived at Wembley with plenty of expectation. They would, nevertheless, have been proud of their team's performance this season. Johannes Eisele / AFP
  • It was the biggest night for European football and needless to say German football as well, with the final being played between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund - both Bundesliga clubs. It was also Bayern's third European Cup final in three years. Thei???
    It was the biggest night for European football and needless to say German football as well, with the final being played between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund - both Bundesliga clubs. It was also Bayern's third European Cup final in three years. Thei???
  • Everyone watched the clock as they reached injury time, with Bayern not takeing anything for granted given their shock defeat to Chelsea in last year's summit clash. Andrew Yates / AFP
    Everyone watched the clock as they reached injury time, with Bayern not takeing anything for granted given their shock defeat to Chelsea in last year's summit clash. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • There was more scrap during the game with Ribery,in red, and Kevin Grosskreutz being booked. Alastair Grant / AP Photo
    There was more scrap during the game with Ribery,in red, and Kevin Grosskreutz being booked. Alastair Grant / AP Photo
  • It was redemption time for Robben who had also played in the two previous finals when Bayern lost to Inter Milan in 2010 and Chelsea last year. Stefan Wermuth / Reuters
    It was redemption time for Robben who had also played in the two previous finals when Bayern lost to Inter Milan in 2010 and Chelsea last year. Stefan Wermuth / Reuters
  • Juergen Klopp, Heynckes' counterpart at Dortmund, could not believe the moment of truth. Klopp had overseen his club's progress over the past few years and winning the Champions League title would have been another feather in his cap. Phil Noble / Reuters
    Juergen Klopp, Heynckes' counterpart at Dortmund, could not believe the moment of truth. Klopp had overseen his club's progress over the past few years and winning the Champions League title would have been another feather in his cap. Phil Noble / Reuters
  • Roman Weidenfeller, Dortmund's goalkeeper, was superb throughout the game and managed to stop the in-form Arjen Robben on a few occasions. Robben, the one to set up his team's first goal, was player of the match for Bayern last night. Gerry Penny / EPA
    Roman Weidenfeller, Dortmund's goalkeeper, was superb throughout the game and managed to stop the in-form Arjen Robben on a few occasions. Robben, the one to set up his team's first goal, was player of the match for Bayern last night. Gerry Penny / EPA
  • Considering it was the first all-German final in the Uefa Champions League final ever, performers, very aptly, dressed as medieval soldiers from northern Europe and entertained during the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium in London last night. Oliver La???
    Considering it was the first all-German final in the Uefa Champions League final ever, performers, very aptly, dressed as medieval soldiers from northern Europe and entertained during the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium in London last night. Oliver La???

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