Sunday, 26 May 2013
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00:06Speaking after his team's triumphant performance in the Champions League final, the official emphasised that the campaign had exceeded all expectations
Saturday, 25 May 2013
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23:52While understandably disappointed, the goalkeeper was joined by team-mate Mats Hummels in lauding his team's spirit right to the final whistle -
23:18The BVB boss has assured the football world that there is still plenty to come from his side, in the wake of their defeat at Wembley -
23:10The Champions League-winning boss has fuelled speculation that he may take on another coaching project, despite rumours that he would retire from football this summer -
23:00The Catalan coach has been hired for next season with a view to getting the best out of the Bavarians' golden generation. But four months on, they are already European champions -
22:53The Dutchman's 89th-minute effort sealed a 2-1 victory for Jupp Heynckes' side after Ilkay Gundogan's penalty had cancelled out Mario Mandzukic's opener -
22:30The Netherlands international decided the final with an 89th minute strike, and maintained that his winner was predicted prior to the game, while Lahm and Neuer also weighed in -
22:00The Dutchman was the driving force behind the German outfit's triumph after years of playing second fiddle in the final -
21:40Goal rates the players on show as die Roten edge out their Bundesliga rivals to complete the double after a closely contested Champions League final at Wembley -
21:36The winger shook off the horrors of his penalty miss in last season's showpiece to give the Bundesliga champions European glory in the most dramatic of circumstances -
19:52The coach of the national team hopes Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's European success this season will help his cause for next summer's World Cup -
19:20The Manchester United midfielder is hoping to make a bigger impact in the tournament next season after watching his former club make it to Saturday's big match at Wembley -
19:00The Pole, who boasts 10 Champions League goals to his name already this season, has finished some way ahead of team-mate Marco Reus, Arjen Robben and Thomas Muller -
18:34The Croatian striker will lead the line for the Bavarian giants ahead of Mario Gomez, while for BVB, Mats Hummels begins in defence after an expected recovery from a minor injury -
17:13The Wolfsburg defender believes that the striker is amongst the very best in the world, a sentiment shared by Polish legend Zbigniew Boniek, who feels that he would suit Barcelona
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15:58The Croatian attacker, who is set to lead the line for Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, explains how he had to calm his rebellious nature at the Allianz Arena -
15:21The Allianz Arena CEO says that his side need to put in a good performance while fellow legend Lothar Matthaus is excited for the "spicy" all-German showpiece at Wembley -
15:15Borussia Dortmund-Bayern Munich Betting Preview: Expect fireworks from the start in all-German clashWembley hosts the biggest game in European football on Saturday, Hugh Wilson is backing the Bundesliga champions to come out on top and has an 11/4 value bet -
13:15Over half of the votes were in favour of BVB to triumph over Bayern in Saturday's final at Wembley, while confidence in the Bavarians' penalty-taking abilities is also low -
12:48The Poland striker prefers team glory to individual adulation and refuses to discuss his future beyond the end of the season until after Saturday's Champions League final -
11:21Despite praising Borussia Dortmund, the former Manchester United keeper is backing his compatriot's side while his Ajax colleague, Frank de Boer, holds similar sentiments -
10:30As Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich descend on Wembley to face off for Europe's biggest prize, Goal wants to know who you think will be the man to define the game -
10:23The retired defender believes that Jurgen Klopp's side can capitalise on Bayern Munich's expectations, using the Reds' Champions League final in Istanbul as their inspiration -
09:30The Ghanaian tells Goal that Jupp Heynckes's side can only be classed as a truly great side if they can bounce back from two Champions League defeats in three seasons -
08:48The Dutch winger feels that his side have strengthened superbly over the past year but warns of the quality possessed by Saturday's opponents, Borussia Dortmund -
07:49The Brazilian believes that recent battles between the sides will make for a classic encounter on Saturday as the Bavarians look to ease the pain of last season's final defeat -
00:45The AC Milan director has expressed his concern at the financial implications should teams not manage to qualify for Europe's premier club competition
Friday, 24 May 2013
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18:53The former Ajax goalkeeper looks back at his Ajax team's victory over AC Milan 18 years ago, while other players get predicting for the all-German clash at Wembley -
18:39The Bayern Munich boss has brought the club to the edge of an unprecedented treble this season and he believes that - if they play as a team - they will beat Borussia Dortmund -
17:57The Bavarians' skipper believes that the club have taken huge strides forward this season and his team-mate, Thomas Muller, thinks his experience at this stage will be helpful -
14:39The former Manchester United defender is eagerly anticipating Saturday's big game at Wembley and feels that the Bundesliga sides deserve their place in the final -
13:57The former England midfielder tips his old club to begin a period of dominance in European football, praising their infrastructure and warning that only complacency can stop them -
13:15The Bundesliga side continue their charm offensive on European football with a number of stunts around the English capital, bringing a party atmosphere to Wembley -
12:41Double Champions League winner Paulo Sousa tells Goal his former club will struggle to fill the void left by the impending departures of two marquee players -
12:22BVB's tireless running on the pitch have seen them reach the Champions League final but the Germany midfielder insists their ability is also vital -
12:00German heavyweights Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund go head to head to be crowned kings of Europe as Jupp Heynckes looks to go out on a high with the Bavarians -
11:19The club chairman has made it clear that the Bavarians, who finished 25 points ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the league, will not underestimate their opponents in Saturday's match -
10:20The energetic winger has admitted that the youngster's absence is a blow, but is still confident that BVB can emerge victorious against die Roten in Saturday's clash -
09:38The 23-year-old has enjoyed a prolific European campaign for Bayern Munich, and Al Hain-Cole thinks that he offers exceptional value to score last against Borussia Dortmund -
09:34The Argentine striker looks set to swap Madrid for Turin in the coming days after six years in Spain - and he is just what the Bianconeri need to challenge in Europe next season -
09:00Jurgen Klopp's side will be eager for vengeance after watching their Bundesliga title slip into the hands of the Bavarian giants this term -
09:00With Mario Gotze missing through injury, Marco Reus will be charged with the task of stopping the Spaniard from dictating proceedings in the middle of the park -
08:38The Dutchman has backed the Bavarians, who he made 178 appearances for, to win the Champions League at the third time of asking and thinks they can cope with the pressure -
08:00Despite problems with hotels, flights and ticket allocations, the atmosphere surrounding the Champions League's first all-German final promises a party to remember for the capital
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07:52The Borussia Dortmund boss says his side's late and dramatic victory over Manuel Pellegrini's men gave everyone reason to aim for the Champions League title -
00:00The BVB coach believes his players have the ability to beat Bayern in the Champions League final but dismissed the idea of German football being ahead of the rest of Europe
Thursday, 23 May 2013
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23:25The success of the Bundesliga giants 16 years ago has not been forgotten, and Jurgen Klopp's No.1 is hoping that the omens in their favour come good -
19:29The governing body has approved new measures to combat prejudiced abuse in football, with any individual found guilty to receive a hefty suspension -
18:38The legendary goalkeeper feels that the Bundesliga club's record in recent finals could weigh heavy on their minds when they face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday -
17:55The 45-year-old coach says that the 1-1 draw against Manchester City earlier this season gave his side the belief that they could compete with Europe's finest teams
