Well what a night we've had, folks, a real final to remember!

Ups, downs, and everything inbetween, I know I certainly won't be forgetting this one in a hurry.

A huge thanks to our men on the ground in Munich, our editorial staff, the players and fans of the teams, my fellow live commentators, and of course YOU, our wonderful readers, who have been with us through the entire campaign this season!

This is Stephen Crawford signing off for the evening and for the final Champions League match of the season. We'll see you again soon for the Euros!

Congratulations Chelsea, commiserations Bayern – and a very good night to all!

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Now here's a real treat - a picture walkthrough of the Blues' journey to the final in Munich!

In Pictures: From Napoli comeback to Barcelona upset – how Chelsea won the Champions League

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Chelsea's stand-in skipper (in lieu of John Terry) Frank Lampard has shared his thoughts on tonight's proceedings: what Drogba means to the club, Di Matteo's future and of course what finally winning the Champions League means to Chelsea...

'Champions League win means everything to Chelsea' - Frank Lampard reflects on stunning European triumph

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We have to hear both sides of the story, of course, so here's Germany editor Clark Whitney's views on tonight's clash:

Daylight Robbery: Wasteful Bayern blow their chance of Champions League glory in Chelsea penalty drama

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Wayne Veysey: providing us with updates from the stadium all evening and still has time to write a quickfire editorial! What a guy!

Written in the stars - Drogba Chelsea's history-maker on the Blues' greatest ever night

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Some controversial reader reaction now, as Matt Blas vents his frustration as the Blues' style of play: “Chelsea played garbage football with a San Marino-style defence (everybody behind the ball for 90 minutes) – it was awful to watch. If it wasn't for Ashley Cole and Petr Cech they would have been blown out.”

Conversely, Ayo Ajogun's opinion is in stark contrast: “You get what you deserve. It is not about the number of chances created, but about the number converted. Playing functional and efficient football carries the day.”

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Franz Beckenbauer himself has said that Chelsea deserved the win tonight:

"Bayern were the better team for most of the match, but they failed to convert their dominance [into goals].

“Luck was on Chelsea's side this time, but they are deserved Champions League winners.” Read More

Lets get some fan reaction, shall we?

Kiki Hazel, one of our Facebook faithful, had this to say when asked if Chelsea deserved the win: “We did! Both teams played well, but I guess the team that wanted it the most won.”

Sorunke Babatunde Emmanuel, on the other hand, feels that the Bavarians threw the trophy away: “Bayern gifted the crown to Chelsea. They only have themselves to blame.”

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AC Milan's Netherlands international Urby Emanuelson has taken to Twitter to give his thoughts on the final:

“Chelsea the winner of the CL.. What a final.. Bayern deserved more.. Big up to Robben..” Read More

Lets get some reaction from the pitch now, where Thomas Muller has shared a few words with the press.

“This is football,” a dejected Muller said. “We have seen it in the past: it is not always the better team that has the cup in the end.

“When you score in front of your own fans so close to the end and then you watch Chelsea lift the cup... it's hard to find words for that.

“But football is not everything in life."

I think some Bayern fans might disagree with the last part...

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With Mario Gomez performing so poorly in front of goal this evening, he failed to make up the ground he needed to finish the campaign as the Champions League's top scorer, meaning the award falls to...

Lionel Messi!

Messi finishes as top-scorer of the 2011-12 Champions League with 14 goals

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And no match report is ever complete without player ratings to go along with it!

Champions League Player Ratings: Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea (aet, Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties)

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As promised, folks, here's our full match report on tonight's momentous match!

Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea (aet, 3-4 on penalties)
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We've got a ton of post-match content to come for you folks, as well as reaction from both readers and players alike - don't move a muscle! Read More

GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!

DROGBA SCORES! CHELSEA ARE THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS!

SCENES OF JUBILATIONON THE PITCH AS THE TROPHY ENGRAVER GETS TO WORK!

BAYERN BEATEN IN THEIR OWN BACK YARD!

WHAT A MATCH!

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Penalty 10 - Didier Drogba for Chelsea.

It all comes down to this... Read More

Penalty 9 - Bastian Schweinsteiger for Bayern...

IT'S HIT THE POST! CHELSEA CAN WIN IF THEY SCORE NEXT!

3-3 with one to go! Read More

Penalty 8 - Ashley Cole for Chelsea.

GOAL! Goes right and HARD to the right. Neuer had no chance.

3-3! Read More

Penalty 7 - Olic for Bayern.

SAVE! Cech guesses right... to the right!

3-2 Bayern still. Read More

Penalty 6 - Lampard for Chelsea.

GOAL! Rifled into the top of the net.

3-2 Bayern. Read More