Arjen Robben described winning the Champions League as his greatest achievement, after the Dutchman fired home the winner at the death to give Bayern Munich a dramatic 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
After an end-to-end first half, where both sides missed scores of chances - Robben was the biggest culprit - Bayern opened the scoring in the 60th minute via Mandzukic, with Robben this time providing the assist.
However, Dante's clear foul on Marco Reus inside the box allowed Ilkay Gundogan to equalize from the penalty spot.
The game seemed to be heading into extra time, only for Robben to latch onto a deflected backheel from Franck Ribery and calmly slot past Roman Weidenfeller, who along with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, had an outstanding game.
"I think it's difficult to describe all the feelings (I) have at the moment, but I am very proud, proud to be part of this team," he told UEFA's official website. "And yes, to finally win this Champions League, that's a dream come true.
"You can't describe it -- so many emotions go through your head, especially because you know what it is like to lose. I think you can enjoy it even more when you win the title.
"This is the perfect season, and we can finish it off next week. If we win the cup final, then (we) win the treble, and I think that's our target. But, I think for everybody tonight was the most important one, and I think now we can celebrate.
"It's a team sport and we do everything as a team, but for a footballer this is the peak, the greatest you can achieve. The whistle from the referee and you know that you're the Champions League winner -- for a lot of us at Bayern, that's the only thing missing from our lives.
"After the disappointment of last year, and to a (lesser extent) 2010, and the World Cup for me -- that's three finals and you don't want the stamp of a loser.
"At last we did it today (Saturday), and we can forget about the other things a bit. It was a sense of 'finally.'"
Ribery was also relieved to finally win the biggest prize in the club game, and believes this Bayern side have the capabilities to dominate for a few more years yet.
"There are so many words," he said. "We are very happy, very satisfied to have won this trophy, because we have waited for so long. We are very happy.
"It was very difficult in the first 30 minutes. Games against Dortmund are always difficult because they are a very good team. We are very happy.
"We believed, we didn't give up, and we deserve this trophy. For the future, yes (Bayern could dominate). We must keep doing that."
