Bayern and Chelsea's decade-long path to the 2012 Champions League Final | CONTEXT Ep.1

The 2012 Champions League Final was a true David vs. Goliath match up, but why was this the case?
The first episode of "context" will shed some light on how Chelsea went from yearly favorites for claiming their first Champions League title, to being underdogs in the 2012 final.
And, how Bayern Munich went from struggling to fill the gap between the German league and other major European leagues as foreign investments started to pour in and local competition was getting weaker, to building a European super club organically.
Written, Directed, and Edited by:
Fahad Al-Thekair
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Twitter: / baionmedia
#2012championsleaguefinal #footballdocumentary #championsleaguefinal
English Captions Available.

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Sorry mate just to let you know I was at that match with my dad I was 5 years old it was amazing and fantastic thanks for the amazing doc too

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whats even funnier is that in 11/12 chelsea won the cl, 12/13 bayern won the cl. in 19/20 bayern won the cl, 20/21 chelsea win. Wow!

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I guess Madrid will win This season 😂

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@@prathameshraut9413 nah Madrid will get raped

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Lol I know it's incredible, I'm a fan of both clubs, so imagine how it felt lol, BOTH TIMES!!!!

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@@Sugondese1171 Yep, Mia San Mia since 01, Chelsea since 03

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I got literal goosebumps during those montages. Great stuff man

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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same here. lived those times one more time.

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Especially the Drogba penalty misses part

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As a Chelsea a fan whenever I watch anything to with Munich 2012 it gives me goosebumps

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“they’ve beaten bayern in their own backyard” is still one of my most favourite quotes from football

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"WHAT ABOUT THAT" Drogba's header.

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You're amazing, man. The music choices, the narration, the montages...everything down to perfection. Bravo.

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Appreciate the compliment!

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Gave me goosebumps as a Chelsea fan. I still remember that Drogba penalty, me and my dad were watching the game. I cried when it went in. It was one of the most emotional moments I’ve had as a person

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I was so excited I felt like a player on that special day

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The final was really painful for me.(one of the reasons I've been avoiding this video) I started supporting Bayern as a kid during the struggle periods of the mid to late 2000s. I was so hopefully with a sense of pride but it all came crashing down. Thankful that we won it the next time. Great great video. Love the quality and passion put into the documentary.

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Same reason I didn't want to see this video but it was more about the journey than the final.

[@slaughtered777]

Haha same for us CFC fans, the horror of 2008 is too much to bear. Even 2002, 07 and 09 were awful as well - despite not reaching the finals. But I was glad to see this Bayern team get rewarded for their efforts the next year. Was a wholesome and deserving victory for a great team.

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lmao 3 german managers really be getting back to back champions league finals

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@@slaughtered777 tho i really wished RM won the cl in 2012. It was their 100 point title winning year, as well as itd be pretty cool to win la decima 10 years after your 9th win

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@@mastershifu9149 nope, its always poetic in football. Jose knocked us out in our (probably) best ever season with our best ever team to win it with inter. Football never forgets so it was fate that we knock his Madrid side that was also arguably the best ever RM squad. Football is always full of these moments.

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I am not a Chelsea fan but this literally made me cry

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I think the 2014 UCL final between real madrid and Atletico should have a video. It's such an amazing story especially what those 2 clubs went through before getting there that year and also the start of another real madrid dynasty. This story is so fascinating. From Atletico going from being in segunda division to being in the UCL final

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Your wish came true.

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There another 2 videos in the main channel without English version so far. One about "Barcelona: the dark period between 2 legends" and the other about Man U "The United: road to glory". I hope this helps.

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As a Chelsea fan I cry anytime I watch that Drogba’s header in Munich

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[@ayushyakaul1]

This brought back memories. I was in Delhi watching the final at a sports bar which had the Ten Sports commentary crew (South Asian region broadcasters) sitting there. Muller's goal almost killed me, I was crestfallen. But that Drogba strike from our only corner of the game gave me hope. And what a night it was, I dropped to my knees when that penalty went in. Couldn't believe it , the way we did it and the spirit of that side. Just amazing, one of the greatest underdog CL win in history.

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@@D-A-A- i like football, i like watching stuff, i have hobbies. I understand why people ENJOY football, i do not understand people screaming their heads off when their favourite team scores. And whats most ridiculous is people crying, litterally crying when their team dont win. its childish af and unless youre a player on the losing team you look ridiculous crying. Also just as a sidenote i hate when fans say "we" when referring to their favourite team. Its dumb af because theyre not part of the club. Every fan is nothing more than a walking sack of cash for clubs to prey on.Also how is going mental over sports considered a hobby? i think youre the sad man😐

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What a history between these two clubs to the 2012 CL final. I remember i saw that game is a kid. I was more known of Bayern Munich and was totally surprised that Chelsea won. Later at older age i understand what legend team Chelsea also had and they deserved it after so many years with ups and downs. But i honestly felt really bad for Bayern and especially for Schweinsteiger. But thankfully they came back next year to win everything they missed! 👏🏻 Another fantastic video about football and history. I cant wait for more! Greetings! 👋🏻🇳🇱

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and both teams are the only teams to win it in a covid season beautiful video

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I still remember that semi final at the camp nou like it was yesterday… surreal moment

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Great content! I am emotionally drained, it's like enjoying these great moments all over again. Thank you!!!

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I've watched many documentaries on this final as a Chelsea fan, but this is the best ones I've seen, it told two sides of the story, and really touched me as a Chelsea fan reminding me of all the emotions I felt throughout supporting them, thanks you

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OH MY GOD!!!!! SOOOOOOOO MANY NOSTALGIC MOMENTS!!!!! As a Bayern fan for over 2 decades, and a Chelsea fan for almost as long this video definitely brings back so many memories. Can't believe I had forgotten some of this stuff, and others were like, as soon as I saw a moment, the rest started replaying in my head. MAGNIFICENT WORK!!!!!!

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During Champions League 2012, i understand that luck exists. Before Chelsea victory, i thought it's no possible to win a competition in that strange and unbelievable way.

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The fact that Mourinho was directly and indirectly involved in Bayern and Chelsea journey to 2012 CL final, Bayern went pass Jose's Real Madrid and Chelsea went to CL because of Jose's legacy in Chelsea.

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He also knocked them out with Inter

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When I watched it live (at home) I didn't cry. I felt relief, like never before. Having watched and carried that hurt from missing out time and time again between 2002 and 2012, watching the 'Old Guard' lift it filled me with glorious relief. But now I can't watch it without getting dewey-eyed and a lump in my throat haha. Forever the greatest night in Chelsea history - so lucky I was to experience it ❤

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