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In pictures: Fans at Moscow final

Chelsea flags

About 40,000 Manchester United and Chelsea supporters packed the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow for the Champions League final

Manchester United fans

Manchester United were bidding to become European champions for the third time, 50 years after the Munich air disaster

young Chelsea fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to kick-off during the UEFA Champions League Final match

Chelsea, backed by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, were making their first appearance in the final.

Chelsea fans in Moscow

British police travelled to Moscow to assist their local counterparts and prevent any trouble

Fans shouting

Tensions were high before the game but there was only one report of apparent trouble when a dozen young Russians reportedly threw glass bottles at Chelsea fans outside a popular bar

Manchester United fan

Tensions were high during the closely-fought match which was decided on penalties with victory for Manchester United




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