Where was the Champions League final played in 2012?

Where was the Champions League final played in 2012?

Turn the clock back to 2012 and relive the build-up, the drama of the final itself and all the post-match reaction as Chelsea claimed Champions League glory in Munich.

When is the first qualifying round of the Champions League?

The UEFA Champions League first qualifying round draw was made in Nyon on 15 June. PSV Eindhoven vs Galatasaray is among the 13 ties set for 20/21 and 27/28 July. The latest medical and operational protocol applicable to competitive UEFA matches. UEFA’s Technical Observers have chosen their 23-man Squad of the Season.

How does order work in the Champions League?

If two or more clubs are level on points, alphabetical order is applied based on full club names until teams have played each other twice, at which point the competition regulations are applied.

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The 2012 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match which took place on Saturday, 19 May 2012 between Bayern Munich of Germany and Chelsea of England at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

How did Chelsea get to the Champions League final?

To reach the final, in the knockout phase Bayern defeated Basel, Marseille, and Real Madrid (3–1 on penalties after a 3–3 aggregate score), while Chelsea overcame Napoli, Benfica, and the defending champions Barcelona (3–2 on aggregate).

Who was the best player in the Champions League final?

Bayern had control for most of the match, with Robben having the best chance, which Čech deflected onto the frame of the goal with his legs. Chelsea, however, also had chances, with Salomon Kalou nearly finishing at the near post.

Where was the first UEFA Champions League final held?

The stadium was hosting its first major European final. The Olympiastadion in Munich, the previous home of Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich, hosted three European Cup finals, in 1979, 1993 and 1997.

When was the draw for the Champions League round of 16?

The draw for the round of 16 was held on 16 December 2011. The draws for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final (to determine the “home” team) were held on 16 March 2012. Both draws were assisted by German footballer Paul Breitner, the ambassador for the 2012 final.

When did the UEFA Champions League start in 2011?

The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League was the 57th season of Europe’s premier club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. As part of a trial that started in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, two extra officials – one behind each goal – were used in all matches…

How are the 32 teams in the Champions League allocated?

The 32 teams were allocated into four pots based on their 2012 UEFA club coefficients, with the title holders, Chelsea, being placed in Pot 1 automatically. They were drawn into eight groups of four, with the restriction that teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other.