and here it is the last lap in the season-long race for the trophy
millions of viewers from around the world are tuning in for the biggest final in club football
the champions league final a warm welcome from me derrick ray joined here on the commentary box as
always by the former arsenal and west ham player stuart robson and with the atmosphere building to
fever pitch we're just minutes away from kickoff time it's chelsea up against bayern munich
well derek this is magnificent the atmosphere inside this stadium is electric let's just
hope the tension doesn't affect the players it shouldn't do just look at the quality down there
and a look at the chelsea starting 11. edward mendy starts in goal
antonio rudiger plays alongside thiago silva in central defence and golo conte starts
alongside giorgino in the center of midfield and operating an attack today is romelu lukaku
here's the initial 11-4 bayern manuel neuer between the posts nicklas zulu starts with
dalio ipamicano in central defence leroy zane
plays with serge gnabry on the flanks and leading the line today robert lewandowski
and they get the ball rolling in the champions league final
we're about to find out who will be crowned club kings of europe
jose thomas muller possession one
ramona lukaku a player who opposing defenders have simply got to keep tabs on
stuart you would expect he'll have something to say for himself here well in many ways he's a
throwback to the 80s and the way he plays he's so strong when holding up the play
he can out muscle opponents today the defenders will certainly know they've been in a battle
thiago silva
this is aspirin
giorgino
angola conte given away by chelsea
leon goretzka now lewandowski carries the ball forward but can he produce from this position
and creditors due for that good piece of defending
rather than a free kick it's advantage chelsea well they might be on to something and lukaku
is through and a goal for chelsea they've hit the front in the champions league final
let's take another look it's a really well timed pass to break the offside line and when he gets
onto it he decides to go for power it's a really emphatic finish which gives the keeper no chance
i'll buy and restart the game a wake-up call for them perhaps
thomas muller
well they're going to be very cross with themselves because that was a wasted opportunity
and space for bayern in the wide position
yozur kimi
it needs an accurate cross
lewandowski determined block
who can they pick out
well threat about it that's very effective good high pressing well it's been quite clear
that chelsea have been second best in terms of possession but their counter-attacking has been
really good particularly in the wide areas it's been an excellent performance from them so far
rudiger
pulisic now
and golo kante extremely sloppy in possession
muller
and smart defending
lukaku now
georginio
marcus alonso
a chopping challenge and the referee has got to have a big think about it
well the card is out and it's yellow yeah it's clumsy and it's late definitely a yellow card
well not enough subtlety about that free kick i'm afraid and we will have just one additional minute
and the first half is in the history books here at the bernabeu
45 minutes separating these two sides from glory
the second half of the champions league final begins thiago silva
here's mount
good vision can he get onto this and he's apparently veered into an offside position stuart
well that's tight really tight but he was just too anxious to make his run he was in though
bayern have given us away
marcus alonso
and bayern the recipients of the free kick here and bayern will change personnel now
well a sec now the goal kick will be next
yozu akimi well it was a close call but the fans are not happy with that decision
now let's see what they can do here
and lewandowski in the thick of things
well they've won the ball back quickly and space for the cross can he finish terrific block
marcus alonso
so a throw in here
it's with kingsley coleman
well that's how to break the spirit of the attacker
can they take advantage and there it is a chance well flinging himself at it
over it comes well they haven't overcome all the difficulties thwarting him
wonderful tackle
they're making high pressing work for them here lukaku and just narrowly wide
well it's a good effort from that range but i think the keeper had it covered
lewandowski mrs mueller
crisp tackling
dante lukaku
now kante
work from bayern to make sure possession changed hands
just 10 minutes remaining here
the clock ticking time against bayern but still they could fight back a corner kick
and who knows this might represent the last chance to grab an equaliser
it's a substitution for bayern
now sending us in
has someone to play it too can they cover up
well there was the chance for the and if you've already received a yellow card you surely want
to stay away from that sort of challenge and he is going to pay the ultimate price well
when you're on a yellow card it was a silly challenge he just lost his discipline there
well read to ease the pressure
lewandowski mrs miller so two minutes of stoppage time to be added on
bayern late in the game battling against the clock and the scoreline
excellent assessment of the situation at the back
chelsea have returned to the high altar of european football champions league winners
well just look at the emotions out there joy and relief on one side despair and heartache
on the other but we've got the right winners here they fully deserved it on the night
for these players well it's the night of their lives
and they're determined to enjoy every millisecond
well they have to make the most of this don't they it's a great feat what an achievement from them
well they don't need to be reminded about what comes next
it's the presentation of the coveted champions league trophy
well there's some tired players out there but what you can be sure of they'll find some
energy when they get their hands on the trophy they'll be going mad in the next few moments
the champions league winners chelsea
well this is what they wanted what a moment for these players they've worked so hard to
win this trophy they've been fantastic and you can feel the emotion it's natural to reflect
on this final but so much hard work has gone into the entire campaign memories memories
what would a celebration be without the chance to enjoy it with your own supporters well these fans
have certainly played their part haven't they they'll savor these moments they've traveled
far and wide to follow their team they're loving every minute of this and why not they deserve it
a performance of fire as well as ice they held their nerve when that was necessary
and these celebrations will run long into the night