When the UEFA Champions League knockout stage draw was made, the world expected to see yet another edition of El Clasico in the final. Barcelona and Real Madrid remained favorites going into the semifinal, but both were thwarted. Incredibly, neither was taken out by bad luck or bad officiating, but rather by teams that were better than they were over two legs.

Chelsea and Bayern Munich finished their domestic seasons in disappointing fashion, but will be able to declare this season and overwhelming success if either wins the Champions League final on Saturday afternoon. They're hardly the two most accomplished teams in Europe at the moment, but some timely individual performances and great tactical adjustments by Roberto Di Matteo and Jupp Heynckes have made them deserved finalists.

The biggest story heading into the match are the suspensions and injuries to both sides. Chelsea are missing John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Ramires and Raul Miereles through suspension. There are doubts over the fitness of Gary Cahill and David Luiz, and their fitness situations will become more clear as the week progresses. Bayern Munich are without Holger Badstuber, David Alaba and Luiz Gustavo through suspension. Anatoliy Tymoshchuk is likely to step into defense, though Daniel Van Buyten has played in a reserve match recently and could return for Bayern.

[size=18pt]Portuguese referee Pedro Proenca reportedly appointed for Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea[/size]

Where: Allianz Arena

I'm not really enthustiatic about this match.

Chelsea would dull us with their anti-football.

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be nice

will relax and watch this

no heart attack at all.

Im not too anxious about this game cos Bayern will be playing as depleted team.

Whatever happens, i'll just enjoy the game

medjai: I'm not really enthustiatic about this match.

Chelsea would dull us with their anti-football.

Which anti-football?

Boyoorisha:
Which anti-football?

packing double-decker bus infront of their goal, diving antics and rugby tackles

medjai you meant this right?

I think the scales are tipped towards Munich favor as they will be playing in their own stadium, the Allianz Arena.

Let the count down begin, i hope CHELSEA wins

My prayer is that Chelsea FC will win the 2012 Champions League. Chlesea FC will not lose that day. Amen.

Plzzz what'z d exact time for d MATCH......is it in d afternoon or 7:45

toba: Im not too anxious about this game cos Bayern will be playing as depleted team.

Whatever happens, i'll just enjoy the game

Which team is more depleted? Chelsea likely to miss 6 key players, 4 tru suspension and two tru injuries or Bayern missing 3 players out of suspension?

How far with TB Joshua? Abi the 2nd half never finish for heaven? I am waiting...........

I have to admit dat chelOCEAN would be beaten lyk gangan drum by bayern.

Funkymallam:

Which team is more depleted? Chelsea likely to miss 6 key players, 4 tru suspension and two tru injuries or Bayern missing 3 players out of suspension?

i'm sure he meant chelsea nt bayern

chelsea must win this match

Dear God, pls help Chelsea to win.

Boyoorisha:
Which anti-football?

u dey mind that mumu

Though i walk through the valley of the tunnel of Alianz Arena, i would fear no Bavarian

medjai: I'm not really enthustiatic about this match.

Chelsea would dull us with their anti-football.

wat do u mean by anti football?nobody is begging anyone to watch it.

R.I.P Chelsea

mukina2:
packing double-decker bus infront of their goal, diving antics and rugby tackles

medjai you meant this right?

You're right on the money, ma'am

mukina2:
packing double-decker bus infront of their goal, diving antics and rugby tackles

medjai you meant this right?

as an experience club,u dont play d same tactics wit all club .against napoli,benfica,was der anytin like dat?and moreover if actually dey defended againts barca,how come dey scored two goals?playin barca wit ten men means u ave to defend and convert any oppurtunty to goal.

freecocoa: I've placed bets with 3 people already and I'm very optimistic CHELSEA will win.

So e-badu belle won't change nada .

It is only the unwise that will place betting on this.the two teams,expecially chelsea,are highly unpredictable.though i'm chelsea fan but the club d3y dull me wella.i'll only go & njoy soccer.staying @ home will dull me more!

[size=15pt]crossing my Legs anticipating The D-Day[/size]

Silva79: I have to admit dat chelOCEAN would be beaten lyk gangan drum by bayern.

dats wat u people ave been sayin since napoli.if eventually dey won,go hug transformer

medjai: You're right on the money, ma'am

Bayern are not,and will not be barca,so i dont see chelsea partaking the bus at all.
Instead,it will be a case of an efficient attacking football and a disciplined defence(BALANCED FOOTBALL).

medjai: You're right on the money, ma'am

Bayern are not,and will not be barca,so i dont see chelsea parking the bus at all.
Instead,it will be a case of an efficient attacking football and a disciplined defence(BALANCED FOOTBALL).

Bawss1: I think the scales are tipped towards Munich favor as they will be playing in their own stadium, the Allianz Arena.

There would be nothing like home advantage,pitch na pitch moreover chelsea fans wil occupy the North part of the stadium while bayern will take the south..everything is 50/50..BLUES ALL THE WAY!!