At last. After nine years, six semi-finals, two finals - both with penalties - and £1billion worth of blood, sweat and tears, Roman Abramovich's dream is finally a reality.
Not in the style he envisioned, of course, when his love affair with football and the Champions League first began with Manchester United v Real Madrid all those years ago.
But, as they say, be careful what you wish for, you may get it.
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