Champions League Final

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So this weekend we have the all German final of Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich, both teams have done well to get to the final, beating a half of the El Classico each.

The biggest news for the final so far is Mario Gotze is going to miss it through injury. This avoids what would have been one of the most interesting stories going into the final with it being Gotze's last game before moving to Munich.

What are everybody's predictions? I think Bayern will finally win the final 2-1, in extra time.

Lewandowski's a legend. It was a red card but Boateng deserved it.

Oh Lewandowski, that was naughty

Not really sure what Muller was doing. He was clean through, just shoot man

Ref has let this flow well

Just get the feeling Bayern are about to break some hearts

Shaqiri is wasted at Bayern. I'd really like to see him come on for Robben/Ribery.

15 yard penalty, grabbing the facemask

I'd have taken off Ribery a while ago. Wholly ineffective in a big game.

Probably the best final Ive seen this decade.

GSC wrote:Just get the feeling Bayern are about to break some hearts

GSC wrote:I'd have taken off Ribery a while ago. Wholly ineffective in a big game.

I don't watch Bayern every week but I've seen Ribery a lot for club and country and he never seems to do anything. Ok, the pass to Robben for the first goal was decent but he's just a name and an ugly face!!

Robben wins it

Knew Robben would score. I've been berating him all game too.

The Special Juan wrote:Shaqiri is wasted at Bayern. I'd really like to see him come on for Robben/Ribery.

Agreed. I know he's young still but he shouldn't be content with sitting on the bench here. I'd have him at united in a heartbeat


Btw don't cares just scored, robben is still w@nk

Arjen is a Robben the European Cup!

I cant believe I have lived to see Robben score a one-on-one in a final!!

Why did Subotic slide to his knee?

Is there anybody more unlikeable in the world than RObben? ANybody but him, I was hoping I would see him crying again tonight, what a shame!

Looks like Chelsea and Bayern will be having a European final rematch

Bayern equal Liverpools haul of 5 titles and will surely add a 6th soon.

Unless you're a Dortmund fan you can't deny Bayern deserve it because they've been the best team in the competition by a mile.

Full credit to Dortmund who are mainly responsible for making this such a spectacle. But they haven't defended nearly well enough

Excellent match.

Bayern Munich finally get over the hump, and are crowned European Champions!

fecking Robben turned a great game or what would have been one in ET to an utter Poopie one.

God I hope Klopp manages in our English game one day

How can Pep improve this side?

The Special Juan wrote:Unless you're a Dortmund fan you can't deny Bayern deserve it because they've been the best team in the competition by a mile.

Think it could have been quite different if Riberys elbow or Dante's boot had been punished correctly.

Cannot argue with Bayern as winners. By far the cream of the crop this season

Hero wrote:

The Special Juan wrote:Unless you're a Dortmund fan you can't deny Bayern deserve it because they've been the best team in the competition by a mile.

Think it could have been quite different if Riberys elbow or Dante's boot had been punished correctly.

I agree, but equally Lewandowski should've walked.

The best team won in the end I think. Close but Dortmund couldn't defend.

God does Jamie Redknapp talk some crap.

Well done Bayern, truly deserved winners.

A fantastic final as well, it wasn't tight or edgy like most finals are these days. I just wonder how Guardiola improves this Bayern team!

You can see how Guardiola could add some flair tbf.

Hero wrote:

The Special Juan wrote:Unless you're a Dortmund fan you can't deny Bayern deserve it because they've been the best team in the competition by a mile.

Think it could have been quite different if Ribery's elbow or Dante's boot had been punished correctly.

Maybe so but that's "ifs" and "buts". Lewandowski should have been off for walking on Boateng. I do admit Bayern were very lucky in the final though with those decisions. I never saw the Ribery one but Dante's was a stonewall red.

Great game, could've gone either way.

Gutted for Dortmund, been a great story this year. They missed Gotze a lot. Also how Dante stayed on the pitch I'll never know.

Happy for Heynecks (i cant spell it)

Definitely ribery should've walked and Dante should've walked

Even eleven v eleven I don't think either team deserved to lose in 90 minutes. Dortmund by far the better team in the first 45 and Munich should be thankful to neuer for keeping them in it (first time in an competition he's had to make more than 5 saves in a single half of football this year)

Incredible game and would've been fair to go into extra time

As for man of the match. I'd plump for Neuer personally, but Robben was a menace throughout even if he was wasteful.

A better centreback to go with Dante, different options upfront, long term replacement for Robben.

Am i the only who thinks Pep will offload one of Robben or Ribery?

Subotic totally bottled it. He wanted to break Robben's legs but the fear of giving away a penalty eventually resulted in him doing nothing.

GSC wrote:As for man of the match. I'd plump for Neuer personally, but Robben was a menace throughout even if he was wasteful.

I'd imagine Robbens winner will seal the deal there.

FreekShow wrote:

GSC wrote:As for man of the match. I'd plump for Neuer personally, but Robben was a menace throughout even if he was wasteful.

I'd imagine Robbens winner will seal the deal there.

It had.

I don't think this marks an era of German dominance by any means. In theory, Bayern will get stronger next season but if Dortmund are going to lose Gotze and Lewandowski or others then you can't really see them challenging again for a while.

No country has dominated the CL since it's inception really although the Italians of the 90's may argue that.

Pep has already stated Robben can leave, he wants to change their style and take it to another level. Judging by this performance you can see that there is definitely room for improvement. Will be a tough job though going into Bayern now, something Mourinho would never contemplate whatsover. If anything, if Pep does not win the treble next season, his reputation has taken a hit. Agreed about Shaqiri, love the player to bits and I can see Pep utilising him much more as he's a Guardiola type player with great technique and a low sense of gravity. Throw in Gotze & Toni Kroos and you've got some great attacking options to choose from. Can see Dortmund struggling to live up to this performance next season.

Ha, van Buyten getting told to move his backside.

Peace out.

God I feel for Klopp.

His team is gonna get decimated now. Did anybody read his interview in I think it was The Guardian? Here it is if you haven't http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/may/21/jurgen-klopp-borussia-dortmund-champions-league

Serious man love for this guy

Same here Olly, great manager and now i feel his team is going to be ripped apart can see Lewen going, Gundogan maybe, i think Reus will stay for one more season defo, as for the CB could see them being taken to.

I am so glad I decide to split my bet in order to be guaranteed a win. I just made £950!!! Buying myself white tyres!!!

kingraf wrote:I am so glad I decide to split my bet in order to be guaranteed a win. I just made £950!!! Buying myself white tyres!!!

Good work Kingy. Always guarantee yourself a profit, I like that.