Bayern Munich Edge Borussia Dortmund in Thrilling 2013 Champions League Final
Robben's Late Strike Seals Victory for Bavarians
London, May 25, 2013 - Arjen Robben's 89th-minute strike handed Bayern Munich a dramatic 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in an all-German UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium.
First Half Dominance for Bayern
Bayern Munich dominated the opening 45 minutes, with Mario Götze giving them the lead on 60 seconds. Dortmund, however, fought back in the second half and equalized through Ilkay Gündogan's penalty in the 68th minute.
Robben's Moment of Glory
With the match seemingly heading to extra time, Robben produced a moment of magic. The Dutch winger cut inside from the right flank and unleashed a powerful shot that found the bottom corner of the net. Dortmund were unable to respond, and Bayern claimed their fifth Champions League title.
Key Highlights
- Arjen Robben scores the winning goal in the 89th minute.
- Mario Götze opens the scoring for Bayern in the first minute.
- Ilkay Gündogan equalizes for Dortmund with a penalty.
- Bayern Munich win their fifth Champions League title.
The victory marked a historic achievement for Bayern Munich, as they became the first German club to win the treble of the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League.
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