Bottlejob? Never! Robben slips home a beauty as Bayern beat Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League Final
Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Bayern Munich 2 – Borussia Dortmund 1 (Champions League Final, May 25, 2013) (Longer highlights, Extended highlights) In the 14th minute Manuel Neuer saved Jakub Blaszczykowskii’s shot with his left leg. At the other end, Roman Weidenfeller saved Mario Mandžukić’s close range header in the 25th. Bayern should have opened in the 29th, but Roman Weidenfeller denied Arjen Robben from point blank range. In the 35th Manuel Neuer saved from Robert Lewandowski for a second time in the final. At the end of the half Roman Weidenfeller denied Arjen Robben from point blank range, with his face.
Bayern took the lead early in the second half when Ribery crossed into the middle where Mario Mandzukic finished. Borussia won a penalty in the 66th minute when Dante took down Dante in the box, and Ilkay Gündogan made no mistake from the spot. Neven Subotic’s unbelievable goalline clearance kept Borussia level pegging in the 70th. Four minutes from time Arjen Robben rolled the ball into the net tpo put Bayern 2-1 up.
GIF: Bastian Schweinsteiger gets a bad knock on his ankle before the UCL final.
GIF: Dortmund fans bouncing like crazy before the UCL Final kick off.
Picture: Bayern Munich fans display a brilliant mosiac at Wembley.
GIF: GIF: Manuel Neuer saves Robert Lewandowski’s long range shot.
GIF: Franck Ribery elbows Robert Lewandowski in the face.
GIF: Jurgen Klopp gets animated on the sidelines in the first half.
GIF: Slow-mo of Roman Weidenfeller saving Arjen Robben’s shot with his face.
Graeme Souness: Ribery should have been sent off for elbow on Lewandowski.
Picture: Bayern Munich fans let off red flares in the upper tier at Wembley.
GIF: Robben crosses for Mario Mandzukic to score v Borussia Dortmund.
GIF: Dante takes down Marco Reus for a Borussia Dortmund penalty.
GIF: Ilkay Gündogan’s penalty for Borssia Dortmund v Bayern Munich.
Picture: Mario Gotze celebrates Borussia Dortmund equaliser v Bayern Munich.
GIF: Neven Subotic’s unbelievable goalline clearance v Bayern Munich.
GIF: Jurgen Klopp reaction on Subotic’s goal line clearance v Bayern.
GIF: Robert Lewandowski’s disallowed wonder goal v Bayern.
GIF: Robert Lewandowski’s cheeky, dirty stamp on Jerome Boateng.
GIF: Arjen Robben puts Bayern 2-1 up v Borussia Dortmund.
GIF: Arjen Robben’s epic celebration after late winner v Dortmund.
GIF: Bayern Munich players rush to a tearful Arjen Robben after Champions League victory.
GIF: Bayern Munich lift the Champions League trophy.
Video. Bayern Munich lift the Champions League – celebrations.
Mats Hummels post match reaction to losing the Champions League Final.
Arjen Robben post match interview after man of the match performance v Dortmund.
Sky Sports montage: Borussia Dortmund 1 – Bayern Munich 2.
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Wolfsburg cause major shock beating Lyon 1-0 to win UEFA Women’s Champions League
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Wolfsburg Women 1 – Lyon Women 0 (UEFA Champions League Final, May 23, 2013) Martina Muller scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Wolfsburg shocked the French champions to be crowned Champions of Europe.
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The death of tiki-taka? Bayern Munich usher in a new era destroying Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Barcelona 0 – Bayern Munich 3 (Agg. 0-7) (Champions League semifinal 2nd leg, May 1, 2013) (Alternative highlights, More highlights, Longer highlights & Extended highlights) Arjen Robben had an early chance snuffed out as Bayern looked to go on the offensive. Xavi missed an excellent chance in the first half when he volleyed a shot over the bar. The match was over as a contest at the start of the second half as Arjen Robben curled home a beauty for Bayern. Bayern’s sublime victory was sealed when Gerard Pique sliced the ball in his own net in the 73rd. Bayern went 3-up in the 75th minute when Ribery’s excellent work ended with Thomas Muller heading home at the back post.
Video. Gary Neville previews Barcelona vs Bayern Munich.
Picture. The Nou Camp displays a brilliant mosaic before the game v Bayern.
GIF: Not again! What was Lionel Messi doing with his right hand on the Barca bench v Bayern.
GIF: Gerard Pique’s excellent last ditch tackle on Lahm in the box.
GIF: Xavi missed the target from 8 yard out v v Bayern Munich.
GIF: Arjen Robben’s yellow card for a foul on Alex Song.
Picture: Ex-Bayern Munich, French World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu wears a Barcelona shirt on Eurosport.
GIF: Arjen Robben fires Bayern ahead in the Nou Camp.
Picture. Bayern’s players hug in celebration on the touchline after Robben’s goal in the Nou Camp.
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German Domination: Wolfsburg beat Lyon to win Women’s Champions League with Müller goal
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Wolfsburg Women 1 – Lyon Women 0 (Women’s UEFA Champions League Final, May 24, 2013) Martina Muller stepped up to win it for Wolfsburg from the spot.
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Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League final: Two late Real Madrid goals not enough
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Real Madrid 2 – Borussia Dortmund 0 (Agg. 3-4) (Alternative highlights & longer highlights.) (Champions League semi-final second leg, April 30, 2013) Real Madrid dominated the early exchanges – Mesut Ozil missing a sitter. Dortmund could have wrapped it up at the start of the second hald but Robert Lewandowski hit the bar when played in by Reus. Ilkay Gundogan should have got the Dortmund opener but Diego Lopez pulled off an incredible save. Karim Benzema did break the deadlock on 83. A Sergio Ramos goal on 88 really made things interesting.
GIF: Cristiano Ronaldo chance saved by Weidenfeller.
GIF. Fabio Coentrao’s nasty challenge on Robert Lewandowski (booked).
Worst free-kick ever?! Cristiano Ronaldo v Borussia Dortmund.
GIF. Robert Lewandowski smacks the bar v Real Madrid.
GIF. Diego Lopez amazing save v Ilkay Gündogan.
GIF: Xabi Alonso holds Robert Lewandowski’s neck.
Iker Casillas reaction to brilliant Diego Lopez save.
GIF. 1-0 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema v Borussia Dortmund.
GIF. 2-0 Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos v Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund players celebrate reaching the Champions League final.
GIF. Mourinho congratulates Sahin & Klopp (What is Coentrao doing?!).
Fan Footage: Borussia Dortmund players celebrate reaching Champions League final.
GIF: Borussia Dortmund players celebrating in the Bernabeu.
Mats Hummels interview after reaching the Champions League final.
Massive FAIL!!! ITV cut off Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid crash out the CL.
Jose Mourinho on his future at post Dortmund press conference.
Awesome! Robert Lewandowski commiserates Khedira & Di Maria.
Picture. Borussia Dortmund players celebrate with Wembley Calling t-shirts
Jurgen Klopp: “We want to be the winner of this cup!”.
Pre-match
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Borussia Dortmund fans in Madrid sing about Shinji Kagawa.
Real Madrid video: The starting line-up v Borussia Dortmund.
Sky Sports Germany take the mickey out of Spanish football in new Champions League ad.
Picture. Real Madrid’s pre Borussia Dortmund 2nd leg mosaic.
Jose Mourinho Interview Before Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund.
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Germany 8 – Spain 1: Robert Lewandowski bags all 4 goals as Dortmund stun Real Madrid
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Borussia Dortmund 4 – Real Madrid 1 (Champions League semi-final first leg, April 24, 2013) (Alternative highlights & HQ highlights.) Dortmund attacked from the off and after Diego Lopez made a wonder save, Robert Lewandowski bagged the opener in the 8th minute from a Mario Gotze assist. With 5 minutes left of the first half Cristiano Ronaldo equalised after a Hummels mistake just seconds after Dortmund had a penalty shout. Four minutes into the second half, Robert Lewandowski made it 2-1. And swiftly after, Robert Lewandowski made it 3-1 and completed his hat-trick with some brilliant skill and a fine finish. On 66, Robert Lewandowski slammed home number 4 from the penalty spot.
GIF. Borussia Dortmund’s yellow wall 15 minutes before kick off.
Picture. ”Gotze Out” banner at Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund’s pre-match choreography v Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Video: The starting XI v Borussia Dortmund.
GIF. Robert Lewandowski bags the opener v Real Madrid from a Mario Gotze assist.
GIF. The Marco Reus penalty claim v Real Madrid.
GIF. Cristiano Ronaldo goal v Borussia Dortmund.
Picture. Jose Mourinho in “you need glasses” pose during Dortmund 1st leg
Picture proof Robert Lewandowski was onside for 2nd goal v Real Madrid.
GIF. Robert Lewandowski 2nd goal v Real Madrid.
GIF. Golazo! Robert Lewandowski 3rd goal v Real Madrid.
GIF: Xabi Alonso foul on Marco Reus for Dortmund penalty.
GIF. 4-1! Robert Lewandowski bags his 4th from the penalty spot v Real Madrid.
Picture. Robert Lewandowski’s 4 finger salute.
GIF. Scenes! The Borussia Dortmund players celebrate with their fans after Real Madrid win.
Doh! Eamon Dunphy writes off Borussia Dortmund at half-time of Real Madrid 1st leg.
GIF. More Scenes! Dortmund players jumping up and down, celebrating with their fans.
Jose Mourinho interview after 4-1 Dortmund defeat (“We know everything about Lewandowski”).
Jurgen Klopp after Real rout: “It was like Robin Hood!”.
Neven Subotic interview post Real Madrid win (cool baseball cap!).
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Blamage Barcelona! Bayern pummel the Catalans 4-0 in the Champions League semifinal
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
Bayern Munich 4 – Barcelona 0 (Champions League, April 23, 2013) (Extended highlights) Arjen Robben has a shot on target after 90 seconds which was saved. Bayern had a penalty shout not given on the quarter hour when Gerard Pique handled in the box. Bayern broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Thomas Muller headed home a Dante header across goal. Barca fell 2-behind at the start of the second half when Mario Gomez swept home a corner. Bayern moved 3-up in the 71st minute when Arjen Robben stroked in a lovely goal although Barca were left complaining that Muller fouled Alba in the build up. Thomas Muller scored a fourth from Gustavo’s pass as Barca’s Champions League dream went up in smoke.
GIF: Victor Valdes saves Robben’s point blank shot.
Picture: Sergio Busquets slides through a puddle v Bayern.
GIF: Gerard Pique’s handball v Bayern Munich.
Picture: Gerard Pique deflected a Bayern shot with his hand but no penalty.
GIF: Thomas Muller heads Bayern ahead Barcelona.
GIF: Another angle of Thomas Muller’s header v Barcelona.
GIF: The ball hits Alexis Sanchez’s hand in the Barca box, no penalty given.
GIF: Mario Gomez sweeps Bayern 2-up v Barcelona.
GIF: Another angle of Mario Gomez’s goal v Barcelona.
Picture: Was Mario Gomez offside for Bayern’s 2nd v Barca.
GIF: One older Bayern Munich enjoyed himself with crazy eyes after Mario Gomez’s goal.
GIF: Arjen Robben sticks Bayern 3-up v Barcelona, but Muller fouled Alba.
GIF: Arjen Robben capitalises on Bayern’s pick-and-roll v Barcelona.
GIF: Thomas Muller’s second of the game puts Bayern 4-up v Barcelona.
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Messi comes off the bench, combined with Villa to set up Pedro as Barcelona edge PSG 3-3 on away goals
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
Barcelona 1* – PSG 1 (Agg. 3-3) (Champions League quarter-final second leg, April 10, 2013) (Alternative highlights, More highlights & extended highlights.) Thiago Silva posted his entry for the worst free-kick of the season in the opening exchanges at the Nou Camp. Victor Valdes made a super stop to deny Ezequiel Lavezzi midway through the first half. PSG took a shock lead early in the second half when Javier Pastore raced clear and the Argentinean finished past Valdes. Pedro Rodriguez equalised for Barca after a neat attack involving Messi and Villa.
GIF: Cesc Fabregas penalty claim v PSG, waved away.
GIF: A side angle on Thiago Silva’s hilarious slip up v Barcelona.
Picture: Lionel Messi sits on the Barca bench v PSG.
GIF: Victor Valdes made a super stop to deny Ezequiel Lavezzi.
GIF: Lionel Messi looks uncomfortable, chews nails on the bench v PSG.
GIF: What the hell is Lionel Messi’s right hand doing?!
GIF: Javier Pastore races clear & fires PSG ahead v Barcelona.
GIF: A birds eye view of Javier Pastore’s goal v Barca.
GIF: A behind the goal angle of Pastore’s PSG opener at the Nou Camp.
GIF: Pedro Rodriguez equalises for Barce v PSG, Lionel Messi assist.
GIF: A second angle of Pedro’s thraiker v PSG.
GIF: Jordi Alba throws a hissy-fit v PSG.
GIF: Andres Iniesta’s ridiculous 180 turn v PSG.
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Juventus 0 – Bayern Munich 2 (Agg. 0-4) (Champions League quarter-final second leg, April 10, 2013) (Alternative highlights, More highlights) Manuel Neuer tipped Andrea Pirlo’s free-kick over the bar as Juve tried to get on the scoresheet. Gigi Buffon produced smart save to deny David Alaba just before the hour. Arjen Robben hit the Juve post in the 58th minute. Bayern’s pressur ein the second half paid off when Mario Mandzukic volleyed the Germans 3-up on aggregate. A late goal from Claudio Pizarro sealed Bayern’s safe passage into the final four.
Picture: Juventus display an impressive Tifoo before the Bayern game.
GIF: Mario Mandzukic headed Bayern Munich ahead in Turin.
GIF: One Bayern fan went a little mental when Munich scored in Turin.
GIF: Claudio Pizarro scores Bayern 4th v Juventus in the tie.
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Ronaldo at the double as Real Madrid go through after brief scare at Galatasaray
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Galatasaray 3 – Real Madrid 2 (Alternative highlights.) (Agg. 3-5) (Champions League quarter-final second leg, April 9, 2013) Cristiano Ronaldo broke the deadlock on 7 minutes from a Khedira cross. Gala now need 5 to progress. Game over. On the hour, Emmanuel Eboue pulled a goal back with a cracking strike. Two goals in a minute on 71 and 72 turned the tie on its head. Wesley Sneijder and Didier Drogba made the final few minutes interesting. Late on, Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the aggregate win for Real Madrid.
GIF. Cristiano Ronaldo goal v Galatasaray.
GIF. Fatih Terim reaction to early Cristiano Ronaldo goal.
GIF: Cristiano Ronaldo back heel pass v Galatasaray.
GIF: Cristiano Ronaldo back heel pass & Di Maria chance v Galatasaray.
Jose Mourinho reaction to Di Maria miss v Galatasaray.
Cristiano Ronaldo misses a sitter v Galatasaray.
Woeful Wesley Sneijder miss v Real Madrid.
GIF. Golazo! Emmanuel Eboue v Real Madrid.
GIF. Wesley Sneijder goal v Real Madrid.
GIF. Back heel Golazo! Didier Drogba goal v Real Madrid.
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