Champions League Final: Live Report

1745 GMT: More from AFP's Robert Woollard in Munich: 'Arjen Robben -- wearing a massive set of headphones -- is one of the firstBayern players out to inspect the pitch. The Bayern fans are lapping this up and give the Dutch winger a huge cheer.'

1740 GMT: This from AFP sports correspondent Robert Woollard at the Allianz Arena in Munich: 'A huge cheer goes up from the Bayern end as the giant screens inside the stadium cut to show their team's arrival.

'The stadium announcer is doing his best to whip up the atmosphere. Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger gets a big round of applause.

'Meanwhile, out on the pitch, Chelsea's suspended captain John Terry -- who will be a frustrated spectator tonight after his sending off in the semi-final -- is soaking up the early atmosphere.'

WELCOME TO AFP'S LIVE REPORT on the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea which is set to kick off at Bayern's home ground, the Allianz Arena, at 8.45 pm local time (1845 GMT).

Stay with us for all the team news and build up to the biggest game in club football.