In pictures- How Chelsea won Champion's league

The Blues completed one of the most astonishing resurgences in football history by claiming the Champions League in Munich. Goal.com traces back their road to glory

The wait is over at long last. Roberto Di Matteo & Co. wrote their names into the Chelsea history books as a 4-3 win on penalties over Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Saturday ensured the European Cup will be going to Stamford Bridge for the first time ever.

Didier Drogba's header on 88 minutes dramatically cancelled Thomas Muller's opener just five minutes earlier. Both teams could not be separated in extra-time after Arjen Robben's spot-kick was saved by Petr Cech. In the shoot-out, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ivica Olic missed for the Bavarians before Drogba buried the championship kick.

Di Matteo's men may have become overnight heroes in the blue half of west London, but it has been a tumultuous campaign for the club in Europe. From a potential group-stage elimination to a sensational comeback against Napoli to the stunning triumph over Barcelona, the Blues have negotiated their fair share of obstacles, and they have climbed to the top of the mountain.

Good start | Ballack couldn't hold off his former club as Chelsea won 2-0 in group opener

Remember me? | Mata returned to Valencia to help Chelsea earn a 1-1 draw at Mestalla

Five-star show | Meireles & Torres scored the first three goals in 5-0 victory over Genk

Late shock | Leverkusen netted a 90th minute winner to shock the Blues 2-1

Waltzing through | A 3-0 win at Valencia in the do-or-die clash sent Chelsea into last 16

Naples nightmare | Lavezzi & Cavani crushed Chelsea 3-1 in the last 16


Revival begins | Di Matteo guided the Blues to stunning 4-1 comeback win over Napoli

Torres thunder | El Nino inspired Chelsea to victory at Benfica in the quarter-final first leg


Settle down | Meireles' late strike against Benfica sealed Chelsea's place in the final four


Drog day | Drogba stunned Barca at the Bridge with the only goal of the first leg


Lifeline | Ramires sparked Blues' comeback as he pulled a goal back against Barca

Who me? | Terry cost himself a place in the final by getting sent off

Adios | Torres rounded Valdes to end Barca's challenge at Camp Nou

Agony & Ecstasy | Lampard revelled in Chelsea's triumph as Messi was left stunned

Blues brothers | Chelsea celebrated their passage to Munich

Mullered | Chelsea stared at defeat when Bayern scored seven minutes from time

Didier drama | Drogba sent the final into extra time with an 88th-minute equaliser

Cech mate | The Blues keeper saved former team-mate Robben's penalty in extra time

Spot on | Drogba rolls home Chelsea's winning penalty in the shoot-out

Celebration time | The Blues celebrate on the pitch after beating Bayern 4-3 on penalties

Kings of Europe | Chelsea lift Champions League trophy for the first time in their history