This will be the second UEFA Champions League final hosted at the Allianz Arena; the first was held in 2012.

Each of the previous four finals played in Munich saw a first-time winner of the competition crowned (Nottingham Forest in 1979, Marseille in 1993, Borussia Dortmund in 1997 and Chelsea in 2012).

[4] This was because Istanbul twice had the Champions League final intended for their city relocated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[5] However, weeks prior to the final, the 2021 fixture was moved to Porto due to travel restrictions.

Match rules It is rumored that metal rock band Linkin Park will be performing at half-time during the final.