This year's Champions League final will take place in Berlin on Saturday 6 June. Four teams are competing to reach the German city -- Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid, Italy's Juventus and Germany's Bayern Munich.
Destination Berlin —
This year's Champions League final will take place in Berlin on Saturday 6 June. Four teams are competing to reach the German city -- Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid, Italy's Juventus and Germany's Bayern Munich.
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On May 6, Barcelona and Bayern Munich lock horns in the Champions League for the first time since 2013. On that occasion, the German side stunned world football by winning the first leg 4-0 and the second 3-0.
Clash of the titans —
On May 6, Barcelona and Bayern Munich lock horns in the Champions League for the first time since 2013. On that occasion, the German side stunned world football by winning the first leg 4-0 and the second 3-0.
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Nobody expected Bayern to tear Barcelona apart like it did but the German side produced one of the greatest performances in its history. Thomas Muller scored twice in the first contest and once in the second as Bayern went on to win the title.
Brutal beating —
Nobody expected Bayern to tear Barcelona apart like it did but the German side produced one of the greatest performances in its history. Thomas Muller scored twice in the first contest and once in the second as Bayern went on to win the title.
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Lionel Messi has enjoyed another wonderful season with Barcelona with his side leading La Liga. Messi's goalscoring feats continue to amaze with the Argentine terrorizing defenses at home and abroad.
Magical Messi —
Lionel Messi has enjoyed another wonderful season with Barcelona with his side leading La Liga. Messi's goalscoring feats continue to amaze with the Argentine terrorizing defenses at home and abroad.
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Neymar has enjoyed a successful second season at Camp Nou following his move from Brazilian club Santos. The 23-year-old is now hoping to win his first league title and Champions League crown.
Boy from Brazil —
Neymar has enjoyed a successful second season at Camp Nou following his move from Brazilian club Santos. The 23-year-old is now hoping to win his first league title and Champions League crown.
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Luis Suarez continues to divide opinion with his behavior on the field of play but the forward has impressed with his goals. The $128.5 million signing scored the winner against Real Madrid in El Clasico and has been key to the team's success in the Champions League.
Super Suarez —
Luis Suarez continues to divide opinion with his behavior on the field of play but the forward has impressed with his goals. The $128.5 million signing scored the winner against Real Madrid in El Clasico and has been key to the team's success in the Champions League.
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The Dutch winger, who ran riot against Barcelona last time the two teams met, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury. Robben sustained a torn calf while playing and will have to watch the game from the stands.
Robben ruled out —
The Dutch winger, who ran riot against Barcelona last time the two teams met, has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury. Robben sustained a torn calf while playing and will have to watch the game from the stands.
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Muller has been key to Bayern's march to the semifinals, scoring eight goals in six games.
Main man Muller —
Muller has been key to Bayern's march to the semifinals, scoring eight goals in six games.
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Manuel Neuer is rated as one of the top goalkeepers in world football and was a key part of the Germany team which won the 2014 World Cup. Neuer's sweeper-keeper style means he spends much of the game outside of his penalty area.
Meet Manuel —
Manuel Neuer is rated as one of the top goalkeepers in world football and was a key part of the Germany team which won the 2014 World Cup. Neuer's sweeper-keeper style means he spends much of the game outside of his penalty area.
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Pep Guardiola won two Champions League titles with Barcelona as a manager. His team won the top prize in 2009 and again two years later, beating Manchester United on both occasions.
Pep talk —
Pep Guardiola won two Champions League titles with Barcelona as a manager. His team won the top prize in 2009 and again two years later, beating Manchester United on both occasions.
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Bayern won the treble in 2013 - claiming the Bundesliga, German cup and Champions League title under Jupp Heynckes. Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the final at Wembley to win Europe's top prize.
Brilliant Bayern —
Bayern won the treble in 2013 - claiming the Bundesliga, German cup and Champions League title under Jupp Heynckes. Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the final at Wembley to win Europe's top prize.
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Pep Guardiola is a legendary figure at Barcelona where he enjoyed success as a player and won 14 trophies as manager 2008 and 2012. He joined Bayern Munich in 2013 and won the Bundesliga title in his first season.
Guardiola's new challenge —
Pep Guardiola is a legendary figure at Barcelona where he enjoyed success as a player and won 14 trophies as manager 2008 and 2012. He joined Bayern Munich in 2013 and won the Bundesliga title in his first season.
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Luis Enrique was appointed as manager of Barcelona in May 2014 after impressing during his spell at Celta Vigo. A former player at the club, Enrique succeeded the late Tito Vilanova.
Enrique arrives —
Luis Enrique was appointed as manager of Barcelona in May 2014 after impressing during his spell at Celta Vigo. A former player at the club, Enrique succeeded the late Tito Vilanova.
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In the other semifinal, Real Madrid face Juventus on May 5. The Italian club will have the task of trying to stop Ronaldo, who has scored 50 goals this season.
Ronaldo goal trail —
In the other semifinal, Real Madrid face Juventus on May 5. The Italian club will have the task of trying to stop Ronaldo, who has scored 50 goals this season.
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Juve is making its first appearance in the semis for 12 years.
Italy's 'Old Lady' —
Juve is making its first appearance in the semis for 12 years.
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Clash of the titans: Barcelona vs Bayern
CNN  — 

It’s Europe’s economic motor and 90 minutes on one day in June is set to provide a $39m boost to the continent’s biggest economy.

Thousands of football fans will descend on Germany’s capital Berlin to witness two teams battling it out for UEFA Champions League glory on June 6 with the city estimated to rake in millions of dollars from the star-studded top flight football event, kicking off in the Olympiastadion – the 77,000 seat venue that hosted FIFA’s 2006 World Cup final.

Souvenirs, accommodation, transport, food and beverage sales will contribute to the earnings of Germany’s biggest city hosting the prestigious competition’s 59th final, according to research by Onefootball and GoEuro.co.uk.

June’s festivities will only make up a fraction of the overall profit generated by the Champions League this season – traveling fans have spent millions as they follow their teams around Europe, generating $261m of income for host cities.

British clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City could all have made an extra $1.4m for their respective cities if they had passed the final 16, whilst semifinalists Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus have brought home $6m to their home towns.

Though fans sometimes don’t always go the distance.

Madrid is home to two top flight teams – 10-time UEFA Champions League victors Real Madrid and current La Liga champions Atletico Madrid – but their “away” games in the quarterfinals canceled out any tourism income, with the Spanish capital missing out on up to $1.8m.

As the semifinals get underway next week it’s silverware that’s on players’ minds – with Real Madrid looking to maintain their title defense against Italian side Juventus, and two-time FIFA Club World Cup winner Barcelona tackling Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich for a shot at their fifth UEFA Champions League trophy.

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