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Jupp Heynckes: 'He is a very important player in my system because he has learned to take on defensive roles' Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes believes Arjen Robben is even more important to the German giants' Champions League quest this term.

Despite 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 SPECIAL REPORT By Liam Twomey The "invasion" imagery perpetuated by much of the mainstream media this week is as tiresome as it was entirely predictable, but there can be ... (more)

MUNICH maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger last night taunted rivals Borussia Dortmund after Mario Gotze was ruled out of the Champions League final.

How has a league that was a distant fourth behind the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A suddenly moved either level or past them? It's stereotypical, but the current strength of the Bundesliga can be linked to the strict adherence of its clubs to a number of key pillars identified as being conducive to success - nurturing ... (more)

Europe's elite club competition reaches it's climax at Wembley with Germany's top-two sides going head-to-head. Bayern Munich go in as odds-on favourites in 90 minutes but Jorgen Klopp's Dortmund have already dumped out Real Madrid and are 7/4 to lift the trophy.

It is the least fashionable of all the footballing positions, but also one of the most important.

There are plenty of reasons for that, first and foremost the fact that Bayern have won 24 of their last 26 matches, a run which included a two-legged demolition of long-time trophy favourites Barcelona in the semi-finals. While things look rosy in the Bayern camp, the same cannot be said for Dortmund, who arrive at Wembley without a win in their ... (more)

Borussia Dortmund's Champions League hopes were dealt a blow by the confirmation that Mario Gotze will miss the final due to a thigh injury.

From left, Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger, Franck RibA©ry and Thomas MA1 4ller after scoring against Borussia Moenchengladbach on May 18.

ROB GREEN claims he will give everything for QPR in the Championship next season - if they decide to keep him at Loftus Road.

So it is almost here. The all-German Champions League final sees Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund at 7.45pm on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium.

W hen Bayern Munich take on Borussia Dortmund in the first all-German Champions League final on Saturday, it will not only be a clash of footballing cultures but also a showdown of two different coaching styles.

But you can't recall Potters fans complaining as the Welshman took them from mid-table in the Championship to promotion, an FA Cup final, European football and five successive seasons in the top flight.

Gareth Southgate's tame penalty is easily saved. Andreas Moller's thunderous strike hits the net as Germany see off England to reach the final of Euro 96.

Bayern's Franck Ribery, right, challenges for the ball with Barcelona defender Marc Bartra during the Champions League semifinal second leg in Barcelona on May 1. There are many reasons to watch the UEFA Champions League final Saturday between the German powers Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund But the best reason to tune in along with the other ... (more)

Striker Nils Petersen will remain in Bremen and not return to Bayern Munich after signing a four-year deal with Werder on Thursday.

Werder Bremen have announced that they have secured the services of Nils Petersen from Bayern Munich on a permanent basis for an undisclosed transfer fee.

Striker Nils Petersen will remain in Bremen and not return to Bayern Munich after signing a four-year deal with Werder on Thursday.

Next up in our series of tactical twins is an analytic glance at two of the finest holding midfielders in world football right now.

The striker, who had been on loan from Bayern Munich, scored 11 goals in the Bundesliga last season and was delighted to secure a long-term deal with the side.