Bayern Munich V Chelsea - Follow LIVE text commentary Bayern Munich V Chelsea
Follow every kick as Bayern Munich take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League
on 19-May-2012, kick off time 19:45
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Bayern lifted by home comforts - Lahm Philipp Lahm believes home advantage could tip Saturday's Champions League final in Bayern Munich's favour as they prepare to face Chelsea at their own Allianz Arena...
Bayern Munich keen to be part of 'golden generation' Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says his side must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final if they want to be considered part of the club's "golden generation...
Lahm eager for Bayern to join 'golden generation' Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says his side must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final if they want to be considered part of the club's "golden generation"...
Bayern have Starke choice for goalkeeper Goalkeeper Tom Starke has signed a three-year deal to switch from Hoffenheim to Champions League finalists Bayern Munich, his new club confirmed Wednesday...
Champions League final - Bayern Munich stats Here are all the vital Bayern Munich statistics you will want to know ahead of the Champions League final at the Allianz arena on Saturday evening...
Champions League final star player: Mario Gomez - Bayern Munich Gomez joined Bayern Munich from Stuttgart in 2009 for a fee estimated to be €30–35 million...
Champions League final star player: Bastian Schweinsteiger - Bayern Munich Schweinsteiger scored the final and match-winning penalty against Real Madrid in the semi-final to elevate Bayern into the 2012 UEFA Champions League final...
Robben eyes Chelsea win to erase cup disaster Dutch winger Arjen Robben has said Bayern Munich must beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final to erase the painful memory of their German Cup final humiliation...
Bayern 'catastrophe' ahead of Chelsea showdown Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admitted the Champions League finalists suffered a defensive "catastrophe" after they were blasted 5-2 by Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup final...
Bayern out to down Dortmund as Chelsea loom Bayern Munich are out to break their losing streak to German champions Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's domestic cup final as their Champions League showdown with Chelsea looms...
Bayern's Boateng eager to lift cup on home turf Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has said the prospect of lifting the German Cup in his home city of Berlin is all the motivation he needs against Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund on Saturday...
Schweinsteiger admits he is carrying ankle injury Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted Thursday his ankle is not "100 percent" as his side face the German cup and Champions League finals in the next ten days...
Schweinsteiger admits he is carrying ankle injury Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted Thursday his ankle injury is not "100 percent" as his side face the German cup and Champions League finals in the next ten days...
Boateng eager to lift the Champions League on home turf Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has said the prospect of lifting the German Cup in his home city of Berlin is all the motivation he needs against Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund on Saturday...
Bayern must break losing streak, demands Mueller Germany star Thomas Mueller has said Bayern Munich must break their four-match losing streak at the hands of German champions Borussia Dortmund when the teams meet in Saturday's German Cup final...
Van Buyten targets Champions League final Bayern Munich's Belgian centre-back Daniel Van Buyten declared on Thursday that he hopes to be fit in time for the Champions League final against Chelsea at Bayern's Allianz Arena on May 19...
Robben ends Chelsea speculation and signs new deal Arjen Robben has ended speculation about his Bayern Munich future by signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until June 2015, the Champions League finalists announced on Thursday...
Van Buyten extends Bayern deal Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June next year, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday...
Heynckes can extend Bayern stay, says Rummenigge With Bayern Munich having reached the Champions League final, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has told coach Jupp Heynckes he can extend his current contract past 2013...
Bayern's Olic signs two-year deal with Wolfsburg Croatia striker Ivica Olic will switch from Bayern Munich to German league rivals Wolfsburg next season having signed a two-year contract, he confirmed Thursday...
Rummenigge wants reform of UEFA yellow card rules Bayern Munich boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has called on UEFA to overhaul regulations which have effectively ruled key players from Bayern and Chelsea out of the Champions League final on May 19...
Bayern's Neuer feels the love after Madrid magic Manuel Neuer's key saves in Madrid helped put Bayern Munich into the Champions League final, inspiring words of love from his chairman amidst signs he may have begun to win over the club's hard-core fans...
Brazilian defender Dante joins Bayern Bayern Munich have signed Brazilian defender Dante on a four-year contract from German league rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, it was announced Thursday...
Bayern flooded with requests for a million tickets Bayern Munich have been flooded with more than a million requests for tickets for the Champions League final at their Allianz Arena stadium after their dramatic penalty shoot-out win in Madrid...
Robben rues 'terrible' missed penalty against Chelsea
The Dutchman has made no bones about his poor spot-kick attempt which the Blues took full advantage of, and revealed his disappointment at missing out on the trophy
Heynckes admits Chelsea defended well and are worthy Champions League winners
The Bavarians' coach says the Londoners' triumph at the Allianz Arena was fully merited as his side failed to take their chances, including a missed Arjen Robben penalty
Everyone could see Bayern deserved to win, says Nerlinger
The Bayern executive maintains that his side should have emerged from the Allianz Arena with more than a painful defeat to Chelsea and reveals the squad is "very downbeat"
Beckenbauer: Luck was on Chelsea's side but they deserved to win Champions LeagueThe Bayern legend rues his team's wastefulness in front of goal as they missed a host of chances but acknowledges that the Blues should not be blamed for their defensive approach
Bayern's Muller: The best team did not win the Champions League final
The goalscorer on the night feels his side were unfortunate not to lift the trophy, but insists football is not everything in spite of their heartbreaking loss
In Pictures: From Napoli comeback to Barcelona upset – how Chelsea won the Champions League
The Blues completed one of the most astonishing resurgences in football history by claiming the Champions League in Munich. Goal.com traces back their road to glory
'I defo don't feel sorry for the Germans!' - Football world reacts to Chelsea beating Bayern Munich in Champions League final
A host of the game's stars took to Twitter throughout the game to share their thoughts, including a couple of disappointed Spurs players and a less-than-sympathetic Jack Wilshere
'Champions League win means everything to Chelsea' - Lampard
The captain on the night savours a sensational victory for the Blues as they finally win the competition they have been chasing since Roman Abramovich bought the club
Daylight Robbery: Wasteful Bayern blow their chance of Champions League glory in Chelsea penalty drama
The German giants had every opportunity to win Saturday's final but were wasteful again and again - in the end, they were duly punished
Written in the stars - Drogba Chelsea's history-maker on the Blues' greatest ever night
The Ivorian confirmed his place in Stamford Bridge legend with an 88th-minute equaliser before slotting home the winning penalty as the Blues were crowned the kings of Europe
Chelsea win the Champions LeagueLate second-half strikes from Thomas Muller and Didier Drogba eventually saw the final decided by penalties, which were determined by the Ivorian in sudden death
Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea (aet, 3-4 on penalties): Blues crowned kings of Europe for first time after thrilling shoot-out in BavariaTwo late goals in regulation and a missed Robben penalty in extra time sent the final to penalties, where Didier Drogba struck the decisive kick from 12 yards out
Messi finishes as top-scorer of the 2011-12 Champions League with 14 goals
The Argentina international beat Mario Gomez and Cristiano Ronaldo to the individual trophy this term following his 14 strikes throughout the season
TEAM NEWS: No Torres as Ryan Bertrand makes Champions League debut in final clash with Bayern
The 22-year-old defender is set to play on the left wing in his first ever appearance in Europe's premier cup competition, and arguably the biggest football game in the world
Di Matteo would die to win the Champions League for Chelsea - Desailly
The 43-year-old suggested that being more precise than the opposing team is the key to success, while adding that starting Luiz or Cahill will not come without a risk
