Champions League: Inter Champions of Europe

Inter Milan crowned the most stunning of seasons with a 2-0 win over Bayern at Real Madrid's historic Bernabeu. You could smell the history of the proceedings before kick off as Inter and Bayern fans both unveiled fantastic banners and flags over their adopted Curva's. But the real show was on the pitch. Bayern, as expected, dominated possession in the early going but Inter soaked it all up. Arjen Robben however was having a field day down the right channel against Christian Chivu and began to influence proceedings. However, a route 1 goal from Inter late in the second half gave the Nerazzurri the lead. After a goal kick from Julio Cesar Sneijder and Milito combined and the Argentina scored a superb effort to put Inter ahead. It could, and should, have been 2-0 moments later and Sneijder and Milito combined again. This time it was the Dutchman's turn to shoot, but his left footed drive was well saved by Bayern goalkeeper Butt.

After the break Inter were almost caught napping as Bayern began the half with much more pace and purpose than they had in the first. Arjen Robben was again at the centre of it all, and his curling effort later on produced a fine save from Julio Cesar. However, Inter, masters of the counter attack, broke again midway through the second half. Eto'o this time, who energy and sacrifice epitomised Inter on the night, fed Milito once more who cut inside on his right, then outside on his left to bamboozle the Bayern defence and ultimately fired home with a consummate right footed finish confirming himself as arguably the best forward in the world at present and bring the trophy back to Italy for the 12th time, the joint most in any league with Spain. Zanetti lifted the cup in a joyous moment for the third European Cup in Inter Milan's history, moving them ahead of bitter rivals Juventus.

Trophy winners

Real Madrid: 9 Titles
AC Milan: 7 Titles
Liverpool: 5 Titles
Bayern Munich: 4 Titles
Ajax: 4 Titles
Barcelona: 3 Titles
Inter Milan: 3 Titles
Manchester United: 3 Titles
Juventus: 2 Titles