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How Chelsea’s defensive blanket wrapped up Bayern Munich’s star duo | David Pleat

Roberto Di Matteo constructed a gameplan that his players adhered to perfectly to land the ultimate prizeIt takes two to tango and Chelsea refused to dance to Bayern Munich's early tune. Holding their ground and sure of their gameplan, they forced the ...

TV review: UEFA Champions League Final: Bayern Munich v Chelsea

Adrian Chiles on ITV is like watching with a comedy uncle. But Sky has Jeff Stelling …Did any other guys out there have the same conversation with the missus? Along the lines of: "I know I said it was the end of the football season, but that was the ...

Arjen Robben rues penalty miss that cost Bayern Munich against Chelsea

• Petr Cech saves former team-mate's extra-time penalty• Didier Drogba and Michel Platini console RobbenArjen Robben was distraught after his latest "terrible" penalty cost Bayern Munich dearly in their Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.Robb...

Chelsea thank Drog for European glory

In a special end-of-season Sunday spectacular, AC Jimbo buys everyone a pastry and dissects Chelsea's win of wins.No one on the panel predicted the final result - except John Ashdown - so expect some soul searching apologies from all.Joining him on the...

Chelsea’s Champions League winners react to win

Chelsea's interim manager, Roberto Di Matteo, striker Didier Drogba and team-mates react to Saturday night's Champions League final win against Bayern Munich

‘This is the one we really wanted’

• Striker says he scored penalty to 'make Chelsea smile'• 'In Moscow it was very difficult, very painful for the club'An hour or so after the final whistle, Didier Drogba took his seat, holding his man-of-the-match award and tried to make sense of ...

In pictures

All the best images from our photographer Tom Jenkins at the Champions League final in MunichTom JenkinsJonny Weeks

Champions League final: Bayern Munich v Chelsea – as it happened | Rob Smyth

Chelsea became champions of Europe for the first time in their history after a stunning penalty shoot-out victory over BayernPreamble Everyone's on a journey these days. Detailed imaginary research shows that the phrase "on a journey" is used 1724 per ...

Bayern Munich left frustrated by Chelsea’s crucial double barrier

Ryan Bertrand and Salomon Kalou provide cover to thwart Bayern full-backs' attacking intentionsIn the hands of the canniest opponents, a strength can become a weakness. Only Barcelona in Europe's top five leagues have better possession and pass complet...

Roberto Di Matteo finds way to give Roman Abramovich richest payback

• The £24m spent on Didier Drogba was money well spent• Chelsea's trio of thirtysomethings outstanding in MunichRoman Abramovich can buy all the Francis Bacons and Lucian Freuds he wants, but he will never spend £24m better than he spent it on Di...

Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea (3-4 win on pens; 1-1 at 90min) | Champions League final

• Didier Drogba slots the winner in a dramatic shootout • Game went to penalties after extra-time finished on 1-1• Tom Jenkins's pictures from the Champions League finalThese are the moments Chelsea will always cherish and never forget. They gave...

ITV v Sky

Roberto Di Matteo's love of football was among the revelations during extended coverage of the Champions League finalThey say that on the big occasions it is often the first to settle who prevails and with a significant head start on their rivals Sky S...