Bayern Munich created a huge cushion in the first leg of the semifinals. Thomas Muller scored twice in Munich's 4-0 first-leg win against Barcelona and notched another in the second leg. Needless to say, Muller will be a major threat to Dortmund n the final. (AP/Matthias Schrader)
Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller has been through many ups and downs with Dortmund, making 281 appearances since 2002. Playing in his first Champions League final, the 32-year-old will need a career game in order to keep Munich off the scoreboard. (AP/Alberto Di Lolli)Bayern Munich created a huge cushion in the first leg of the semifinals. Thomas Muller scored twice in Munich’s 4-0 first-leg win against Barcelona and notched another in the second leg. Needless to say, Muller will be a major threat to Dortmund n the final. (AP/Matthias Schrader)
While many, including Arjen Robben himself, believe the Dutch international should be in Bayern Munich’s starting lineup, the 29-year-old is pure gold off the bench. Robben’s speed and dribbling skills will make him a dangerous weapon against Dortmund in the late stages of the final. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)Bastian Schweinsteiger, along with Javi Martinez, is the key to Bayern Munich’s midfield. While the 28-year-old German international often controls the pace of play, his great positioning leads to many prime scoring chances. (AP/Kerstin Joensson)Phillip Lahm, Bayern Munich’s captain, is considered one of the world’s top full backs. As well as being a stingy defender, the German national team captain is also dangerous on the offensive side of the ball. (AP/Kerstin Joensson)Manuel Neuer played a huge role in Bayern’s record-setting Bundesliga campaign, as Munich allowed a league-low 18 goals against. Neuer hasn’t allowed a Champions League goal since a second-leg Round of 16 loss to Arsenal and will need to be on top of his game against Dortmund’s dangerous counter attack. (AP/Kerstin Joensson)Robert Lewandowski single-handedly sunk Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid in the last round, scoring a semifinal-record four goals in the first leg. Expect the Polish international to get plenty of chances Saturday, as Lewandowski is the tournament’s second-leading scorer with 10 goals. (AP/Frank Augstein)The Champions League final will be Mario Gotze’s final game with Dortmund, and it comes against his new team. Gotze will have to put the future on the backburner Saturday, as Dortmund will need the play-making midfielder to be at the top of his game. (AP/Andres Kudacki)Marco Reus, along with Lewandowski and Gotze, make up Dortmund’s dangerous Big Three. Deadly from set pieces, the 23-year-old’s speed and versatility will make him a top priority for Munich’s defenders. (AP/Frank Augstein)Despite an ankle injury suffered in the final round of the Bundesliga, Mats Hummels is expected to play in the final on Saturday. The 24-year-old centre back’s strength and height will be key to Dortmund’s defensive efforts against offensively gifted Munich. (AP/Martin Meissner)Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller has been through many the ups and downs with Dortmund, making 281 appearances since 2002. Playing in his first Champions League final, the 32-year-old will need a career game in order to keep Munich off the scoreboard. (AP/Alberto Di Lolli)
