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On Saturday, Dutchman Arjen Robben, who became the hero of the UEFA Champions League final held at London's Wembley Stadium, said after the match that many people had told him that his strike in the final would bring victory.
The 29-year-old Dutchman did not convert a penalty kick last year in the Champions League final, where Bayern lost to Chelsea in a penalty shootout, which could have secured the title for the German club.
"I still can't believe what happened - I am full of emotions. People have told me on several occasions in recent weeks, 'you will score the decisive goal'. It was a level playing field between equal competitors - everyone had their chances," Robben said after the final.
Borussia goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller: "We are proud of ourselves. We fought with Bayern in the Champions League final and had a great season. We gave our all to win this trophy - but we will come back.".
Sebastian Kehl (Borussia midfielder): "We played a fantastic match and gave them a good fight. We can be proud of ourselves - next year we will attack again."
Bayern forward Thomas Muller: "It's hard to describe my feelings. I am completely exhausted, covered in bruises, but I fought until the end and it paid off. Physically, tonight I went beyond my limits."
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer: "I have to admit - when they equalized I was scared to death. Remember what happened last year. The moment Arjen scored the goal - indescribable."
Bayern captain Philipp Lahm: "Last year we fought very hard in the final, but this year it paid off. We did it, everyone worked very hard in recent months and weeks, and finally we won."
Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes: "I told my players - I know what it means to lose in the final, I have experienced it against Liverpool.
In the first half we had a lot of problems, we couldn't find our rhythm. During halftime, I tried to adjust the game. I think both teams felt the pressure - when you win the Bundesliga by a margin of 25 points, it is normal to be considered the favorite.
Over the past years, we have improved a lot, worked on many details. I have become stricter myself and I can say - the players followed me, so there is harmony in the dressing room.
What will I do after the German Cup final was decided last year? Retirement? No, you will find out everything after the trophy final."
Borussia coach Jurgen Klopp: "First and foremost - congratulations to Bayern on their victory. They won the match, so it's not worth talking about what happened in it. After the match, you have to respect the result and all players will do that.
I did not see Arjen Robben's goal. It was scored from a penalty kick, and we did not position ourselves correctly. We had a very difficult season, but we did not give up on the Bayern victory - they had to earn it. We deserved to play in the final and we proved it tonight."
