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May 26, 2013
Where can Guardiola take Bayern Munich from here?
Pep Guardiola has a big task on his hands to improve this Bayern Munich side, but a real dynasty is something the European Champions have lacked for some time.
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May 25, 2013
Bayern-Dortmund Player Ratings (Radiohead edition)
Our player ratings for the Champions League final follow the theme of Radiohead albums, which probably fit the listening choices of a lot of Dortmund fans right now.
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May 25, 2013
Champions League final talking points
Reactions from Bayern Munich's victory over Borussia Dortmund, and looking into what's next for both sides.
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May 25, 2013
Recap: Bayern-Dortmund in GIFs, tweets and videos
Bayern Munich are the European Champions after they defeated Borussia Dortmund, 2-1, at Wembley. Here, we retell the game in GIFs, tweets, and videos.
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May 25, 2013
Robben the hero, Bayern the champions
For the fifth time in their history, Bayern Munich are the champions of Europe. Jupp Heynckes goes out in style, leaving the Bavarian side after guiding them to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.
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May 25, 2013
Subotic's amazing clearance makes him new BVB god
Neven Subotic made an amazing clearance to rob Bayern.
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May 25, 2013
Ilkay Gündogan's penalty ties the match at 1-1
Ilkay Gündogan finished off a penalty after Dante clattered into Marco Reus as Dortmund have pulled even.
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May 25, 2013
Mario Mandzukic puts Bayern ahead, 1-0
Bayern slowed the game down, turned the screws on Dortmund and broke through in the 60th minute to take the lead.
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May 25, 2013
It's the goalkeeper show at Wembley
Both Manuel Neuer and Roman Weidenfeller are playing out of their minds as we've reached halftime of the Champions League final with no goals scored.
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May 25, 2013
Dortmund dominating, but no goals yet
Dortmund are creating chances but a combination of excellent goalkeeping and less than pinpoint finishing has the game scoreless.
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May 25, 2013
Dortmund looking dangerous in the opening minutes
Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Blaszczykowski both came close but Manuel Neuer has been up to the task as Dortmund are controlling things so far at Wembley.
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May 25, 2013
Champions League final underway
Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have kicked off the UEFA Champions League final.
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May 25, 2013
VIDEO: Champions League hangout with KICK TV
SB Nation Soccer writers Ryan Rosenblatt and Zach Woosley join Jimmy Conrad and KICK TV for pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage of the UEFA Champions League final.
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May 25, 2013
Bayern, BVB matching 4-2-3-1 formations
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will match 4-2-3-1 formations.
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May 25, 2013
Mario Götze's 'interesting' wardrobe
The injured Dortmund, soon to be Bayern, attacking midfielder has an interesting outfit for today's Champions League final.
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May 25, 2013
Lineups for the Champions League final
Sebastian Kehl will sit for Borussia Dortmund, with Kevin Großkreutz preferred. There are no surprises in the Bayern Munich lineup.
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May 25, 2013
Mats Hummels fit for the final
After losing Mario Götze midway through the week, Borussia Dortmund got a boost with the news that defender Mats Hummels will be available to play today.
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May 25, 2013
Rizzoli to referee final
Nicola Rizzoli will take over the biggest match of his career at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening.
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May 25, 2013
Numbers say Bayern are Champions League favorites
With mere hours to go until the kickoff of today's final, it's time to take one last look at the numbers and how they could affect the match.
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May 25, 2013
Midfield battle the key at Wembley
Bastian Schweinsteiger and Javi Martinez are in top form. Can Ilkay Gündogan make an impact, and does Jürgen Klopp have a surprise up his sleeve?
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May 25, 2013
Dortmund's road to Wembley
Borussia Dortmund weren't supposed to be in the Champions League final but thanks to an outstanding performance in the group stages, a little bit of stoppage time magic, BVB find the European Cup within their grasp.
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May 25, 2013
Dortmund's product suffers by catering to fans
Mario Götze is on his way out at Borussia Dortmund, following in the footsteps of Shinji Kagawa and Nuri Sahin, because there's a cost to keeping football accessible to all.
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May 25, 2013
Bayern Munich: Dynasty in the making
Three reasons why the Bavarians are set for long-term success.