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Second half: – Mandžukić turned in Robben’s cross after a brilliant Ribery backheel. 1–0 Bayern.

That night, German football stood at the top of the world. Bayern became the first German treble winner. Dortmund earned eternal respect. And the 2013 final marked the end of Spain’s European dominance—just as Germany’s national team would go on to win the World Cup a year later. champions league 12 13

Dortmund roared back. – Reus was brought down by Dante in the box. Penalty. Ilkay Gündogan stepped up and calmly sent Neuer the wrong way. 1–1. Second half: – Mandžukić turned in Robben’s cross

But for those 90 minutes at Wembley, it was about two clubs, one country, and a story of revenge, youth, and redemption. Bayern became the first German treble winner

Dortmund landed in the “Group of Death” with Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Ajax. Pundits predicted third place. Instead, Klopp’s men played with reckless joy. At the Bernabéu, they won 2–1. At home, they dismantled City 1–0. They finished top—ahead of José Mourinho’s Madrid.

The 2012 final had left Munich in shreds. On their own turf, in the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich had dominated Chelsea for 120 minutes—only to lose on penalties. The image of Bastian Schweinsteiger on his knees, tears cutting through the sweat, while Didier Drogba took off his shirt in triumph, became a scar the club wore for a full year.