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The 2012 UEFA Champions League final takes place in Munich at the Allianz Arena or Fußball Arena München. For the first time in Champions League history, one of the final participants is the host team. The last home team to play in a European Cup final was AS Roma in 1984. The Romans lost a memorable penalty kick shoot-out to Liverpool Football Club.
Final Tickets
Although seats are selling quickly, you can still buy your Champions League final tickets at ticketBis starting at £853.91 as of 10 May. The kickoff is at 2045 local time on Saturday, 19 May 2012.
Bayern Munich: Four-time Winners
Arjen Robben of FC Bayern Munich.GETTY IMAGES
The Bavarians will play in their ninth European Cup/Champions League final and have won the competition four times. Their most recent final appearance came in 2010 where the Germans lost to Internazionale Milano, 2-0.
Chelsea FC: Searching for their First Champions League Title
Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou of Chelsea FC with the 2012 FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.GETTY IMAGES The London club has never won the Champions League. Their lone final appearance was in 2008 during the all-English final in Moscow versus Manchester United. The game ended, 1-1, after extra time. Manchester United won the ensuing penalty kick shoot-out. Notable Exclusions According to UEFA.com, both teams will be without the services of several players.
FC Bayern Munich
- David Alaba
- Holger Badstuber
- Luiz Gustavo
- Branislav Ivanovic
- Raul Meireles
- Ramires
- John Terry
Despite the absences, the final promises to be a great spectacle at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich will be tough to beat at home; however, Chelsea has already exceeded all expectations to reach the final.
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