Chelsea 1-1 Bayern Munich (aet, 4-3 pens)
By Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer at Allianz Arena
- From the section Football
Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the Allianz Arena to win the Champions League for the first time.
Thomas Mueller's late header put Bayern on the brink of victory on home territory but Didier Drogba levelled things up with a bullet header at the death before coolly converting the decisive spot-kick.
The tournament which gave Chelsea their greatest agony when they lost on penalties to Manchester United four years ago in Moscow has now delivered the greatest glory in their 107-year history.
Juan Mata missed Chelsea's first penalty but David Luiz, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole were all successful. Philipp Lahm, Mario Gomez and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were all on target for Bayern.
The momentum shifted decisively when Cech denied Ivica Olic and Bastian Schweinsteiger hit the post to leave Chelsea on the brink and present Drogba with his moment of destiny.
He was calmness personified as he rolled the ball past Neuer to spark wild scenes of elation among Chelsea's players, staff and supporters.
Suspended captain John Terry joined the celebrations and lifted the trophy alongside Lampard but it was Drogba who was the hero, running the length of the pitch swirling his shirt above his head in triumph, as owner Roman Abramovich finally claimed the prize he craved above all others.
The questions will now start about the future of interim manager Roberto Di Matteo - who has given the Russian what he wanted after so many painful failures, including that defeat on penalties by Manchester United in the rain of Moscow in 2008 which also saw Drogba sent off.
And it is hard to see how Drogba, now 34 but still able to produce the brilliance that defines big occasions, can be allowed to walk away as his contract reaches its conclusion.
This was a victory in the mould of Chelsea's semi-final win against Barcelona, built on resilience, discipline, defensive organisation and nerve at the crucial times and done without the suspended Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Ramires and Raul Meireles.
Abramovich will leave the big decisions for another day, but this was a night he and his club have desired since he walked into Stamford Bridge nine years ago - and achieved with an interim manager he had to appoint after sacking his personal choice, Andre Villas-Boas.
Terry was locked in conversation with former England coach Fabio Capello at pitchside before kick-off, the defender looking ruefully around the magnificent arena as he contemplated missing out because of his red card in Barcelona.
And Di Matteo delivered a surprise in his starting line-up, with youngster Ryan Bertrand handed a role on the left flank in front of Cole in an attempt to stifle the threat of former Blues winger Arjen Robben.
Chelsea's blanket of defensive defiance served them well in the Nou Camp - and acted as a dress rehearsal for a first half spent almost entirely in their territory.
While the west London team were organised and resolute, they were also grateful that Bayern striker Gomez's touch in front of goal deserted him at decisive moments.
Cech saved with his legs from Robben, but Gomez was guilty of failing to control just eight yards out when Franck Ribery's shot landed at his feet, the German striker shooting wildly off target after a smart turn in the area.
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Chelsea's only serious response was a shot from Salomon Kalou eight minutes before half-time that was comfortably held by Bayern keeper Neuer.
The pattern continued after the break and Ribery thought he had finally pierced Chelsea's resilience after 53 minutes, only to be ruled offside when Cole deflected Robben's shot into his path.
At times this encounter was simply a matter of Bayern's attack against Chelsea's defence.
There was a rare moment of anxiety for Neuer when he could only half-clear Cole's cross as he backpedalled, but Drogba's shot lacked power and the keeper was able to recover.
As the frustration grew among the massed Bayern support they wasted another opportunity as Mueller pulled another presentable chance well wide from inside the area.
Mueller made amends in the best possible manner though, when he headed Bayern in front with seven minutes left. He arrived unmarked onto Toni Kroos' cross to head past Cech.
Chelsea immediately sent on Fernando Torres for Kalou - but it was the man for the big occasion who delivered again in the 88th minute. Drogba won himself just enough space at the near post to meet Lampard's corner and head powerfully past Neuer, who got a touch but could not keep it out.
Drogba went from hero to villain in the opening moments of the extra period when he conceded a penalty after bringing down Ribery with a reckless challenge. The France international was eventually taken off injured but in the meantime Chelsea keeper Cech was the saviour as he plunged low to save Robben's poorly struck spot-kick.
Bayern had been over-generous in front of goal and were architects of their own frustration after 107 minutes when Olic tried to set up Daniel van Buyten in front of an open goal but the defender failed to react to his pass.
And so to penalties and the dramatic conclusion that gave Chelsea the biggest prize in European domestic football as the Champions League finally went to Stamford Bridge.
Lineup, Bookings (5) & Substitutions (4)
Bayern Munich
- 01 Neuer
- 17 Boateng
- 21 Lahm
- 26 Contento
- 07 Ribery (Olic - 97' )
- 31 Schweinsteiger Booked
- 39 Kroos
- 44 Tymoschuk
- 10 Robben
- 25 Mueller (Van Buyten - 86' )
- 33 Gomez
Substitutes
- 22 Butt
- 05 Van Buyten
- 13 Rafinha
- 14 Usami
- 23 Pranjic
- 09 Petersen
- 11 Olic
Chelsea
- 01 Cech
- 03 Cole Booked
- 04 Luiz Booked
- 17 Bosingwa
- 24 Cahill
- 34 Bertrand (Malouda - 73' )
- 08 Lampard
- 12 Mikel
- 10 Mata
- 11 Drogba Booked
- 21 Kalou (Torres - 84' Booked )
Substitutes
- 22 Turnbull
- 19 Ferreira
- 05 Essien
- 06 Romeu
- 15 Malouda
- 09 Torres
- 23 Sturridge
Live Text Commentary
Didier Drogba scores a penalty. Bayern Munich 3-4 Chelsea on penalties.
125:52Penalty taken by Bastian Schweinsteiger is saved by Petr Cech.
125:01 PenaltyAshley Cole scores a penalty. Bayern Munich 3-3 Chelsea on penalties.
124:16Placed penalty taken by Ivica Olic saved by Petr Cech.
123:34 PenaltyPenalty scored by Frank Lampard. Bayern Munich 3-2 Chelsea on penalties.
122:52 PenaltyManuel Neuer scores a penalty. Bayern Munich 3-1 Chelsea on penalties.
122:03 PenaltyDavid Luiz scores a penalty. Bayern Munich 2-1 Chelsea on penalties.
121:33 PenaltyPenalty scored by Mario Gomez. Bayern Munich 2-0 Chelsea on penalties.
120:49A save by Manuel Neuer from penalty by Juan Mata.
120:11 PenaltyPhilip Lahm scores a penalty. Bayern Munich 1-0 Chelsea on penalties.
120:01The drama of the penalty shoot-out is about to begin.
120:00 +0:42The match is going to penalties.
119:42Manuel Neuer takes the free kick.
119:42 BookingBooking Fernando Torres goes into the book.
119:36Diego Contento fouled by Fernando Torres, the ref awards a free kick.
118:05Anatoliy Tymoschuk takes a shot. Blocked by Mikel.
116:23Daniel Van Buyten fouled by Florent Malouda, the ref awards a free kick. Anatoliy Tymoschuk restarts play with the free kick.
115:03Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Bastian Schweinsteiger by Mikel. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Arjen Robben from right channel, save by Petr Cech.
114:03Free kick awarded for a foul by Didier Drogba on Daniel Van Buyten. Direct free kick taken by Manuel Neuer.
113:43Free kick awarded for a foul by Toni Kroos on Ashley Cole. Free kick taken by Florent Malouda.
Shot from just outside the penalty area by Arjen Robben misses to the left of the target.
111:49Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Arjen Robben, Fernando Torres manages to make a clearance.
111:19A cross is delivered by Philip Lahm, David Luiz makes a clearance.
110:09The ball is crossed by Ivica Olic, save by Petr Cech.
108:57Bastian Schweinsteiger delivers the ball, blocked by Fernando Torres.
107:28Centre by Philip Lahm, Ivica Olic produces a left-footed shot from close range which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
107:14Jerome Boateng takes a shot. Blocked by Jose Bosingwa.
106:37Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Toni Kroos from the left by-line, clearance by Didier Drogba.
105:01The match restarts for the second half of extra time.
105:00 +0:56Frank Lampard gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Diego Contento. Bastian Schweinsteiger delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left by-line, clearance by Didier Drogba.
104:50The assistant referee signals for offside against Didier Drogba. Direct free kick taken by Manuel Neuer.
103:33The ball is swung over by Frank Lampard, clearance by Jerome Boateng.
103:18The ball is swung over by Fernando Torres, clearance made by Philip Lahm.
102:14Jerome Boateng challenges Fernando Torres unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Mikel.
101:57The referee gives a free kick against Arjen Robben for handball. Juan Mata restarts play with the free kick.
98:46Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jose Bosingwa by Ivica Olic. Jose Bosingwa restarts play with the free kick.
96:50The ball is sent over by Philip Lahm, Jose Bosingwa gets a block in. Daniel Van Buyten takes a shot. Blocked by David Luiz. Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Arjen Robben, clearance by Frank Lampard.
96:04Arjen Robben takes the direct free kick.
96:04 SubstitutionSubstitution Ivica Olic is brought on as a substitute for Franck Ribery.
96:04David Luiz challenges Mario Gomez unfairly and gives away a free kick.
95:13Effort on goal by Arjen Robben from just inside the penalty box goes harmlessly over the target.
94:51 PenaltyPlaced penalty taken by Arjen Robben saved by Petr Cech. Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea.
93:16 BookingBooking Didier Drogba receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.
92:54Didier Drogba gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Franck Ribery.
92:34Toni Kroos takes a shot. Frank Lampard gets a block in.
91:08Juan Mata takes a shot. Blocked by Jerome Boateng.
90:49Frank Lampard takes a shot. Philip Lahm gets a block in.
90:25Foul by Fernando Torres on Franck Ribery, free kick awarded. Diego Contento restarts play with the free kick.
90:00 +4:27Normal time is of over and the game goes into extra time.
90:00 +2:59Juan Mata fouled by Franck Ribery, the ref awards a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Didier Drogba from the free kick.
90:00 +1:53Mikel produces a cross, save by Manuel Neuer.
90:00 +0:31Corner taken by Toni Kroos, clearance by Jose Bosingwa.
90:00 +0:15Arjen Robben takes a shot. Blocked by David Luiz.
89:57The ball is sent over by Toni Kroos, clearance made by David Luiz.
87:55Assist by Juan Mata.
87:55 Goal scoredGoal! - Didier Drogba - Bay Munich 1 - 1 Chelsea Didier Drogba finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea.
87:25Inswinging corner taken by Juan Mata from the right by-line played to the near post,
87:09Franck Ribery concedes a free kick for a foul on Jose Bosingwa. Free kick taken by Jose Bosingwa.
85:18Arjen Robben takes the direct free kick.
85:18 SubstitutionSubstitution Thomas Muller goes off and Daniel Van Buyten comes on.
85:18 BookingBooking Booking for David Luiz for unsporting behaviour.
85:06David Luiz concedes a free kick for a foul on Arjen Robben.
84:08Arjen Robben takes a shot. Save made by Petr Cech.
83:31Manuel Neuer takes the direct free kick.
83:31 SubstitutionSubstitution Fernando Torres comes on in place of Salomon Kalou.
83:31Didier Drogba gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jerome Boateng.
82:24The assist for the goal came from Toni Kroos.
82:24 Goal scoredGoal! - Thomas Muller - Bay Munich 1 - 0 Chelsea Thomas Muller finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Bayern Munich 1-0 Chelsea.
82:17The ball is sent over by Toni Kroos,
81:39The ball is swung over by Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller takes a shot. Save by Petr Cech.
81:06Free kick taken by Philip Lahm.
81:06 BookingBooking Ashley Cole is booked.
81:03Thomas Muller fouled by Ashley Cole, the ref awards a free kick.
78:24Unfair challenge on Toni Kroos by Salomon Kalou results in a free kick. Toni Kroos takes the direct free kick.
77:39Effort from inside the area by Thomas Muller misses to the left of the goal.
76:46Unfair challenge on Florent Malouda by Thomas Muller results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Petr Cech.
76:18Drilled left-footed shot by Toni Kroos. Mikel gets a block in.
75:56Arjen Robben takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Didier Drogba.
75:38Corner taken by Arjen Robben from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Frank Lampard.
75:23Franck Ribery crosses the ball, Petr Cech makes a save.
73:37Gary Cahill fouled by Mario Gomez, the ref awards a free kick. Mikel takes the free kick.
73:17Didier Drogba takes a shot. Save made by Manuel Neuer.
72:41 SubstitutionSubstitution Florent Malouda on for Ryan Bertrand.
72:22The ball is sent over by Didier Drogba, clearance made by Diego Contento.
71:40Arjen Robben takes a shot. Save by Petr Cech.
71:24A cross is delivered by Jose Bosingwa, clearance by Anatoliy Tymoschuk. Jose Bosingwa crosses the ball, Manuel Neuer makes a save.
69:45Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Diego Contento by Salomon Kalou. Toni Kroos delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, clearance by Frank Lampard.
69:34Toni Kroos takes a shot. Blocked by Ashley Cole.
68:08Arjen Robben takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance by Frank Lampard. Corner taken left-footed by Arjen Robben from the right by-line to the near post, David Luiz makes a clearance.
67:10Shot from 20 yards by Arjen Robben. Blocked by Ryan Bertrand.
65:35Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Arjen Robben from the right by-line, save by Petr Cech.
65:21A cross is delivered by Philip Lahm, Ashley Cole gets a block in.
63:50Foul by Didier Drogba on Bastian Schweinsteiger, free kick awarded. Anatoliy Tymoschuk takes the direct free kick.
63:16Shot from just outside the box by Franck Ribery misses to the left of the target.
62:12The ball is delivered by Bastian Schweinsteiger, Petr Cech makes a comfortable save.
60:59Toni Kroos produces a cross, clearance by Didier Drogba. Corner taken by Arjen Robben.
60:39The ball is swung over by Thomas Muller, Ashley Cole gets a block in. Arjen Robben takes a short corner.
60:04Juan Mata delivers the ball, Jerome Boateng manages to make a clearance.
58:53Arjen Robben takes a shot. Ashley Cole gets a block in.
58:20Diego Contento fouled by Salomon Kalou, the ref awards a free kick. Diego Contento takes the free kick.
57:33Diego Contento fouled by Gary Cahill, the ref awards a free kick. Manuel Neuer restarts play with the free kick.
57:04Toni Kroos gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Juan Mata. Free kick taken by Mikel.
55:53Effort from outside the penalty box by Toni Kroos goes wide left of the goal.
55:15Free kick awarded for a foul by David Luiz on Thomas Muller. Direct free kick taken by Arjen Robben.
53:06Arjen Robben takes a shot. Ashley Cole gets a block in. The assistant referee signals for offside against Franck Ribery. Direct free kick taken by Petr Cech.
52:45Didier Drogba takes a shot. Blocked by Jerome Boateng.
49:59Long distance shot from Didier Drogba misses to the left of the goal.
48:49The ball is delivered by Philip Lahm.
48:40The ball is crossed by Arjen Robben, Ashley Cole gets a block in.
48:29Centre by Arjen Robben, Mikel manages to make a clearance.
48:18Arjen Robben decides to take the corner short.
48:04Toni Kroos takes a shot. David Luiz gets a block in.
47:52The ball is delivered by Arjen Robben, Ashley Cole gets a block in.
45:52The ball is crossed by Franck Ribery, David Luiz manages to make a clearance.
45:01The match restarts for the second half.
45:00 +1:08 Half timeHalf Time The players leave the pitch at half time.
44:10Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Bertrand on Philip Lahm. Manuel Neuer takes the free kick.
41:50Mario Gomez produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.
40:01Anatoliy Tymoschuk takes a shot. Mario Gomez gets a block in.
39:46Mikel challenges Toni Kroos unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
39:08Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Arjen Robben.
39:05Franck Ribery delivers the ball.
38:47Overhead kick right-footed shot by Mario Gomez. Gary Cahill gets a block in.
36:51Salomon Kalou takes a shot. Save by Manuel Neuer.
35:13Diego Contento delivers the ball, Thomas Muller has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the left of the goal.
34:23Effort from the edge of the box by Franck Ribery goes wide of the left-hand post.
32:25Jerome Boateng challenges Gary Cahill unfairly and gives away a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Juan Mata from the free kick.
31:58Arjen Robben takes a shot. Save by Petr Cech.
30:20Free kick awarded for a foul by Jose Bosingwa on Franck Ribery. Free kick taken by Diego Contento.
27:28Free kick awarded for a foul by David Luiz on Thomas Muller. Strike comes in from Arjen Robben from the free kick.
25:19Foul by Jerome Boateng on Didier Drogba, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Juan Mata.
24:18Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Franck Ribery from the left by-line, save made by Petr Cech.
23:24Toni Kroos delivers the ball.
22:53A cross is delivered by Arjen Robben, Jose Bosingwa manages to make a clearance.
22:26Corner taken by Arjen Robben from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Didier Drogba.
22:18Centre by Arjen Robben, Ashley Cole gets a block in.
21:30The official flags Salomon Kalou offside. Free kick taken by Philip Lahm.
21:06Inswinging corner taken by Toni Kroos, Didier Drogba manages to make a clearance.
20:51Arjen Robben takes a shot. Save made by Petr Cech.
18:22Short corner worked by Franck Ribery.
17:39Corner taken by Toni Kroos, Arjen Robben takes a shot. Blocked by Gary Cahill. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Toni Kroos, save made by Petr Cech.
16:57Foul by Salomon Kalou on Diego Contento, free kick awarded. Anatoliy Tymoschuk takes the free kick.
12:44The ball is delivered by Franck Ribery, Header on goal by Mario Gomez from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.
12:07Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Thomas Muller by David Luiz. Free kick taken by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
10:21Salomon Kalou gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Franck Ribery. Bastian Schweinsteiger takes the direct free kick.
9:31Franck Ribery challenges Didier Drogba unfairly and gives away a free kick. Gary Cahill takes the free kick.
7:50Arjen Robben takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the bar.
7:37Centre by Juan Mata, Philip Lahm manages to make a clearance.
7:07Thomas Muller crosses the ball, blocked by David Luiz.
6:38Didier Drogba produces a cross.
4:35A cross is delivered by Diego Contento. Effort from outside the penalty area by Toni Kroos goes wide left of the goal.
4:16Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Franck Ribery, clearance by Didier Drogba.
4:00Bastian Schweinsteiger takes a shot. Gary Cahill gets a block in.
3:36Salomon Kalou gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Toni Kroos. Direct free kick taken by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
1:50Direct free kick taken by Petr Cech.
1:50 BookingBooking Bastian Schweinsteiger receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.
1:45Handball decision goes against Bastian Schweinsteiger.
0:27Foul by Ashley Cole on Toni Kroos, free kick awarded. Arjen Robben crosses the ball in from the free kick, Jose Bosingwa manages to make a clearance.
0:00The match begins.
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