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	The '''2015 UEFA Champions League Final''' was the final match of the ], the 60th season of Europe's premier club ] tournament organised by ], and the 23rd season since it was renamed from the European Champion Clubs' Cup to the ]. It was played at the ] in ], Germany, on 6 June 2015,<ref name="access">{{cite web \|title=2014/15 calendar and access list \|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/accesslist/index.html \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|accessdate=14 February 2015 }}</ref> between Italian side ] and Spanish side ].

			BARCA
	For the second time – after ] – both teams came into the final with the possibility of winning a ], having each won their national league and cup for the season. Barcelona scored the only goal of the first half after four minutes, through ]. Ten minutes after the interval, Juventus equalised with a goal by ]. In the 68th minute, ] put Barcelona back in the lead, and the final score of 3–1 was confirmed when ] scored with the last kick of the game. It was Barcelona's fifth trophy in the competition, and sealed their second treble, the other coming in ].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=McNulty\|first1=Phil\|title=Juventus 1–3 Barcelona\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33010277\|publisher=BBC Sport\|accessdate=6 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Murray\|first1=Scott\|title=Champions League: 9.56pm\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jun/06/juventus-v-barcelona-champions-league-final-2015-live\|publisher=The Guardian\|accessdate=6 June 2015}}</ref>

	As winners, Barcelona earned the right to play against the winners of the ], ], in the ], and won that match 5–4. They also qualified to enter the ] in Japan as the UEFA representative, going on to beat Argentina's ] in the ].

	==Venue==
	]
	The ] was announced as the venue for the final at the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in London on 23 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Executive Committee decides hosts for 2015 finals \|url=http://www.uefa.org/about-uefa/executive-committee/news/newsid=1954884.html \|website=UEFA.org \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=23 May 2013 \|accessdate=14 February 2015 }}</ref> This was the first European Cup/Champions League final hosted in Berlin.

	The current Olympiastadion was built for the ] in the western part of the city and formed the southern part of the Reichssportfeld (today Olympiapark Berlin). During the Second World War, the area suffered little damage. After the war, Allied military occupation used the northern part of the Reichssportfeld as its headquarters until 1949.

	Since 1985, the stadium has hosted the finals of both the ] and its ]. The Olympiastadion hosts the ], which was an ] event from 1998 to 2009. The stadium hosted the ] where ] broke the ] and ] world records.

	Aside from its use as an Olympic stadium, the Olympiastadion has a strong footballing tradition, having been the home ground of ] since 1963. It was also used for three matches at the ], and was renovated ahead of the ], at which it hosted six matches, including the ].

	==Background==
	This was the eighth European Cup/UEFA Champions League final for both Juventus and Barcelona.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2250446.html\|title=Juventus and Barcelona: the final victories\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=31 May 2015}}</ref> Juventus won two of their previous finals (], ]) and lost five (], ], ], ], ]), while Barcelona won four of their previous finals (], ], ], ]) and lost three (], ], ]). Barcelona also played in six ] finals (winning in ], ], ], ], and losing in ], ]), while Juventus also played in one Cup Winners' Cup final (winning in ]) and four ] finals (winning in ], ], ], and losing in ]).<ref>{{cite web \|title=2015 UEFA Champions League Final Press Kit \|url=http://www.uefa.org/printoutfiles/competitions/uefachampionsleague/2015/E/E_2015227_PK.pdf \|work=UEFA.com \|date=5 June 2015 \|accessdate=5 June 2015 }}</ref>

	The two teams had previously played six times in UEFA club competitions, but never in a final. In their previous UEFA club competition meetings, Barcelona won 2–1 on aggregate in the ] quarter-finals and 3–2 on aggregate in the ] semi-finals, while Juventus won 3–2 on aggregate in the ] quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Juventus v Barcelona: past meetings \|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2246724.html \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=13 May 2015 \|accessdate=26 May 2015 }}</ref> They also played in the 1952 ] semi-finals, won by Barcelona 4–2, and the ] second round, won by Juventus 4–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fifa.com/world-match-centre/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid/261/901/4/index.html\|title=Barça-Juve: Five battles in three cities\|publisher=FIFA.com\|date=5 June 2015}}</ref>

	Similar to the ], both teams entered the final in the possibility of winning the ] of domestic league, domestic cup and Champions League titles.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2251733.html\|title=Barcelona and Juventus go for treble glory\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=31 May 2015}}</ref> Juventus were crowned champions of the ] on 2 May, and won the ] eighteen days later. Barcelona were crowned champions of the ] on 17 May, and won the ] thirteen days later. While it would have been the first treble for Juventus, Barcelona had previously won the treble in ].

	==Road to the final==
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	===Juventus===
	] scored seven goals in Juventus' run to the final.]]
	As winners of the ], Juventus qualified automatically for the ]. They were seeded second in Group A featuring – in seeded order – ] (champions of the ]), ] (champions of the ]), and ] (champions of the ]).

	Their campaign began on 16 September, hosting Malmö at the ], winning 2–0 through second-half goals by ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Tévez gets Juventus going at Malmö's expense\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014316/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|date=16 September 2014}}</ref> On 1 October, they travelled to face Atlético at the ], losing by a sole goal from ] late on, a result that left all four teams level on three points apiece.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Arda Turan edges Atlético past Juventus\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014324/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|date=1 October 2014}}</ref> Three weeks later Juventus again lost by one goal on their travels, ] scoring in the first half for Olympiacos, whose goalkeeper ] played a key role.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Roberto denies Juventus as Olympiacos win again\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014340/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=22 October 2014}}</ref> On 4 November, hosting the Greeks, Juventus won 3–2 after trailing 1–2, getting two goals in as many minutes from Roberto's ] and ]'s winning strike.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pogba caps Juventus recovery against Olympiacos\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014364/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=4 November 2014}}</ref>

	On 26 November, Juventus won away for the first time in the group, with second-half goals from ] and Tevez at Malmö's ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Juventus end Malmö bid to close in on qualification\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014372/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=26 November 2014}}</ref> In the final group game on 9 December, they hosted a goalless draw against Atlético, which sent both teams through, but Juventus in second place.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Honours even for Juventus and Atlético\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014396/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=9 December 2014}}</ref>

	As group runners-up, Juventus had to face a group winner – Germans ] of Group D – in the ]. They won 2–1 at home in the first leg on 24 February 2015, with all the goals in the first half – visitor ] equalised either side of strikes from Tevez and ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=First-half goals give Juve victory over Dortmund\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000549/match=2014408/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=24 February 2015}}</ref> The same forwards were on target in the second leg at the ] on 18 March – Tevez scored twice, including in the third minute – as Juventus won 3–0, and 5–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Tévez leads Juventus to Dortmund stroll\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000549/match=2014418/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=18 March 2015}}</ref>

	In the quarter-finals, Juventus faced ], runners-up in the ]. The only goal of the tie came in the first leg at home on 14 April, ] scoring a ] after ] tripped Morata.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Vidal gives Juventus the edge over Monaco\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000550/match=2014422/postmatch/report/index.html#juve+gain+narrow+lead\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=14 April 2015}}</ref> It was their first advancement into the semi-finals for 12 years.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Juventus edge past Monaco and into semis\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000550/match=2014424/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=22 April 2015}}</ref>

	On 5 May, Juventus hosted reigning champions ] at Juventus Stadium. Morata opened the scoring against his former team, and ] equalised before half time. Tevez scored the winning goal from the penalty spot after he was fouled by ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Tévez gives Juventus the edge against Real Madrid\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000551/match=2014427/postmatch/report/index.html#tevez+gives+juve+edge\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=5 May 2015}}</ref> Eight days later, the two teams drew at the ]: Ronaldo scored a penalty after ] fouled ], but in the second half Morata equalised. Juventus advanced to the final 3–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Morata takes Juve through at Madrid's expense\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000551/match=2014430/postmatch/report/index.html#juve+oust+holders+madrid\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=13 May 2015}}</ref>

	===Barcelona===
	] scored ten times in Barcelona's progress to the final, including a hat-trick away to ].]]
	Barcelona qualified for the group stage as runners-up to Atlético in the previous season's La Liga. They were the top seeds in Group F, alongside – in order – ] (winners of the ]), ] (winners of the ]) and ] (winners of the ]).

	In their first game of the group, defender ] headed the only goal to defeat ] at the ] on 17 September.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Piqué the head boy as Barça edge past APOEL\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014309/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=17 September 2014}}</ref> However, thirteen days later at the ], they fell 3–2 to Paris Saint-Germain.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Paris get better of Barcelona in five-goal thriller\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014333/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=30 September 2014}}</ref> On 21 October, Barcelona hosted Ajax and got first-half goals through ] and ]; ] scored for the visitors with two minutes to play but ]'s added-time strike confirmed a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Irresistible Barça brush Ajax aside\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014350/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=21 October 2014}}</ref> Barcelona travelled to the ] on 5 November and defeated Ajax 2–0 with a Messi goal in each half; he equalled the tournament's record of 71 overall goals.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Messi matches goal record as Barcelona advance\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014358/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=5 November 2015}}</ref>

	On 25 November, Barcelona played APOEL at the ] in ], winning 4–0 with a hat-trick from Messi and a further goal from ]; Messi became the competition's all-time top scorer.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Record-breaker Messi leads Barça stroll at APOEL\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014381/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=25 November 2014}}</ref> Barcelona won the group with a 3–1 home win over PSG on 10 December. They initially fell behind to a goal by ], but replied with a goal each from the South American forward line of Messi, Neymar and Suárez.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Barcelona win Group F ahead of Paris\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014389/index.html\|publisher=UEFA\|date=10 December 2014}}</ref>

	In the last 16, Barcelona faced ], winners of the ] and Group E runners-up. In the first leg at the ] on 24 February 2015, Suárez scored twice in the first 30 minutes, and ] got a goal back for the hosts after the break.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Suárez at the double as Barcelona win at City\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000549/match=2014404/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=24 February 2015}}</ref> In the return game on 18 March, City goalkeeper limited Barcelona to a single goal by ], and Barcelona advanced 3–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Barcelona get past City despite Hart heroics\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000549/match=2014414/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|date=18 March 2015}}</ref>

	Barcelona met PSG again in the quarter-finals. On 15 April in Paris, Neymar scored the only goal of the first half and Suárez added two more, with the hosts getting a consolation through ]'s own goal.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Suárez at the double as Barcelona beat Paris\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000550/match=2014419/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=15 April 2015}}</ref> Six days later, two first-half goals from Neymar sealed a 5–1 aggregate win.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Neymar at the double as Barcelona ease through\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000550/match=2014425/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=21 April 2015}}</ref>

	In the semi-finals, Barcelona's opponents were ], winners of the ]. They hosted the first leg on 6 May, breaking the deadlock with two late goals from Messi in a three-minute spell, and an added-time addition by Neymar.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Messi double puts Barça in control against Bayern\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000551/match=2014428/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=6 May 2015}}</ref> Six days later at the ], Bayern took the lead through ], and Neymar put Barcelona into the lead by half time. Second-half goals by ] and ] gave Bayern a 3–2 win on the night, but Barcelona advanced 5–3 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Barcelona hold on despite Bayern fightback\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000551/match=2014429/index.html\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=12 May 2015}}</ref>

	==Pre-match==
	===Ambassador===
	] was named as the ambassador for the final.]]
	Former Germany international player ], who won the Champions League with ] against Juventus in 1997, was named the ambassador for the final.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Riedle relishing ambassadorial role \|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2137889.html \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=28 August 2014 \|accessdate=14 February 2015 }}</ref>

	===Logo===
	UEFA unveiled the visual identity of the final on 29 August 2014. It blends the stadium with the city's ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=2015 UEFA Champions League final identity revealed \|url=http://www.uefa.org/about-uefa/administration/marketing/news/newsid=2137073.html \|website=UEFA.org \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=29 August 2014 \|accessdate=14 February 2015 }}</ref>

	===Ticketing===
	With a stadium capacity of 70,500, a total amount of 46,000 tickets were available to fans and the general public, with the two finalist teams receiving 20,000 tickets each and with 6,000 tickets being available for sale to fans worldwide via UEFA.com from 5 to 23 March 2015 in four price categories: €390, €280, €160, and €70.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2217443.html\|title=Apply for Champions League final tickets from Thursday\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=3 March 2015}}</ref> The rest of 24,500 tickets were allocated to sponsors and officials.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Champions League final 2015: Uefa allocate 24,500 tickets for officials, sponsors and corporate hospitality \|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/champions-league-final-2015-uefa-allocate-24500-tickets-for-officials-sponsors-and-corporate-hospitality-10083151.html \|work=The Independent \|publisher=Independent Print \|date=3 March 2015 \|accessdate=17 March 2015 }}</ref>

	===Related events===
	The ] was held on 14 May 2015 at the ] in Berlin. Unlike recent years, in which the Women's Champions League final was held in the same week as the men's Champions League final, the two matches are separated by almost a month, as the ] started in early June.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark to stage final \|url=http://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/newsid=2123817.html \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=16 July 2014 \|accessdate=14 February 2015 }}</ref>

	The annual UEFA Champions Festival was held between 4–7 June 2015 in the streets around ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2246749.html\|title=Champions Festival: Berlin, 4–7 June\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=18 May 2015}}</ref>

	==Match==
	===Officials===
	] was the final's referee.]]
	In May 2015, the officials were chosen for the final by UEFA, led by Turkish referee ]. His compatriots Bahattin Duran and Tarık Ongun were chosen as assistant referees, and fellow Turks ] and Barış Şimşek the additional assistants, with Mustafa Emre Eyisoy the reserve assistant. ], of Sweden, was chosen as fourth official.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir to take charge of Champions League final\|url=http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-champions-league/story/2456059/cuneyt-cakir-to-referee-champions-league-final\|accessdate=6 June 2015\|publisher=ESPN\|date=18 May 2015}}</ref> Çakır is a UEFA elite referee, and has refereed at ] and the ], as well as the ].

	Çakır was scrutinised by the British media in 2013 when he sent off ]'s ] in a Champions League quarter-final and the English team went on to lose to Real Madrid.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir's history of sending off England-based players in big matches\|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9912050/Turkish-referee-Cuneyt-Cakirs-history-of-sending-off-England-based-players-in-big-matches.html\|accessdate=13 April 2016\|work=The Daily Telegraph\|date=6 March 2013}}</ref> Manager ] was so enraged by the decision that he refused to speak to the media after the game.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Manchester United v Real Madrid: Sir Alex Ferguson too angry with referee Cuneyt Cakir to speak after defeat\|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/9910668/Manchester-United-v-Real-Madrid-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-too-angry-with-referee-Cuneyt-Cakir-to-speak-after-defeat.html\|accessdate=13 April 2016\|work=The Daily Telegraph\|date=6 March 2013}}</ref> UEFA confirmed that no action would be taken against the referee, concluding that he made the correct judgement.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Nakrani\|first1=Sachin\|title=Nani red card: Uefa backs Champions League referee Cuneyt Cakir\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/06/uefa-referee-cuneyt-cakir-nani\|accessdate=13 April 2016\|work=The Guardian\|date=6 March 2013}}</ref>

	===Team selection===
	Juventus defender ] was ruled out of the final with a calf injury picked up in training on 3 June.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Giorgio Chiellini out of Champions League final against Barcelona \|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/04/giorgio-chiellini-champions-league-final-juventus-barcelona \|work=The Guardian \|publisher=Guardian News and Media \|date=4 June 2015 \|accessdate=5 June 2015 }}</ref> Barcelona had no injury concerns before the final.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Juventus v Barcelona final: team news \|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2253464.html \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=4 June 2015 \|accessdate=5 June 2015 }}</ref>

	Barcelona's ] was previously involved in ] with players in the Juventus squad: in 2012, he was ] of using racially insulting language towards ] in a game between their respective former clubs ] and ], and at the ] he escaped punishment for biting Chiellini but was punished retrospectively. Evra stated that he would shake Suárez's hand before the game, having refused to in a previous game.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Juventus defender Patrice Evra says he'll shake Luis Suarez's hand at Champions League final \|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9875108/juventus-defender-patrice-evra-says-hell-shake-luis-suarezs-hand-at-champions-league-final \|publisher=Sky Sports (BSkyB) \|date=6 June 2015 \|accessdate=6 June 2015 }}</ref>

	===Summary===
	] came on as a substitute for the last of his 767 Barcelona appearances.]]
	In the second minute, Barcelona's ] conceded a corner kick, which Juventus aimed at Evra but Barcelona cleared it. However two minutes later, ] made a run on Barcelona's left, passing to ] and then ] who set up ] to score the first goal from close range. Rakitić's goal was Barcelona's fastest goal in a Champions League Final,<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/06/06/en/football/barcelona/1433622125.html\|title=Rakitic scores Barça's fastest goal in Champions League final\|date=6 June 2015\|accessdate=22 June 2015\|publisher=Marca}}</ref> and the fourth fastest in Champions League Final overall.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2255059.html\|title=UEFA Champions League final facts and figures\|date=7 June 2015\|accessdate=22 June 2015\|publisher=UEFA.com}}</ref> In the 11th minute, ] of Juventus received the first yellow card for fouling ]. At half time, Barcelona led 1–0.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news\|last1=Murray\|first1=Scott\|title=Juventus 1–3 Barcelona\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/jun/06/juventus-v-barcelona-champions-league-final-2015-live\|accessdate=6 June 2015\|work=]\|date=6 June 2015}}</ref>

	Ten minutes into the second half, Juventus equalised: ] back-heeled the ball to right-back ], who set up ]. Barcelona goalkeeper ] blocked the shot from Tevez, but ] equalised by putting the rebound into the net. In the 67th minute, Juventus appealed for a penalty when ] went down in the area when challenged by ], but the referee did not give it. Two minutes later, Barcelona got back into the lead when ] shot from the edge of the area, ] blocked it and Suárez put in the rebound. Soon after, Neymar put the ball into the net from Alba's cross, but it was disallowed as the referee deemed that Neymar had headed it into his own hand.<ref name=guardian/>

	In the 78th minute, Barcelona substituted Iniesta, who gave his captain's armband to ], making his 767th and final appearance for Barcelona.<ref name=xavi>{{cite news\|last1=Corrigan\|first1=Dermot\|title=Xavi Hernandez says he's happy but 'nostalgic' after final Barcelona game\|url=http://www.espnfc.co.uk/barcelona/story/2481745/xavi-hernandez-happy-but-nostalgic-after-final-barca-game\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=ESPN\|date=6 June 2015}}</ref> Soon after, Juventus made three substitutions in quick succession: Vidal was replaced with ] and Morata with ], while Evra made way for ]. In added time, Barcelona made their final two changes, as Rakitić made way for ] and the limping Suárez for ].<ref>{{citeweb\|url= http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/11652515/Champions-League-final-Juventus-vs-Barcelona-live.html\|title=Barcelona crush Juventus in Champions League final: as it happened\|date=6 June 2015\|work=Daily Telegraph\|accessdate=8 June 2015}}</ref>
	In the final added minute, Alves handled the ball near the halfway line, and Juventus launched the resulting free kick towards the Barcelona goal, where it was cleared. The ensuing counter-attack ended with Neymar scoring with the final kick to make it 3–1.<ref name=guardian/>

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	==Post-match==
	]'s tenth goal of the season in the final meant that three players shared the honour of top scorer.]]
	With the win, Barcelona became the first European club to achieve the ] twice.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2251733.html\|title=Barcelona break new ground with second treble\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=6 June 2015}}</ref> Their fifth European title put them joint third with ] and ]. If only the Champions League era is considered, this is their fourth title, putting them joint first with ],<ref name="records">{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2251945.html\|title=Barcelona bolster pedigree with fifth triumph\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=6 June 2015}}</ref> until Madrid extend their lead by winning a fifth title in the Champions League era in the ].

	On the other hand, Juventus became the first team to lose six finals: they previously shared the record with ] and ].<ref name="records"/> ] became the first player to play in four losing UEFA Champions League finals, having previously been a runner-up in 2004 (with ]), 2009 and 2011 (both with ]).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2254098.html\|title=Evra first to lose four Champions League finals\|publisher=UEFA.com\|date=6 June 2015}}</ref>

	Neymar's goal meant that three players shared the title of top scorer in the competition, alongside Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He became the first player since ] in ] to be top scorer apart from those two. Messi was the top assister with six, with Ronaldo among the runners-up with four. After the final, both Messi and Ronaldo had a record 77 Champions League goals, but Ronaldo had one more if qualifiers were to be included.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo top scoring charts\|url=http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=2251883.html#three+joint+scorers\|accessdate=13 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=6 June 2015}}</ref>

	===Reactions===
	] would remain in his position.]]
	Speaking to ] after his final game for Barcelona, Xavi said he felt nostalgic knowing that he would never play for the team again, but deemed it "incredible" to win the Champions League in his last appearance. He admitted that Barcelona had been shaken by Juventus' equaliser, but had recovered through Messi doing "his thing". Xavi praised manager ] for his successes despite his disputes with the club's board; there was uncertainty whether Luis Enrique would remain in his position for the following season.<ref name=xavi/>

	Luis Enrique called the final "spectacular", and his team's opponents "absolutely top-level". Of the Juventus team, he singled out Buffon for praise. In his own side, he commented that Neymar had gone from "very, very good" in his previous season, to "spectacular" in this one, ranking him among the world's best players. Luis Enrique stated that Suárez' performances had been worth the money Barcelona paid for him, despite initial doubt whether he would adapt to a new team. In spite of Barcelona's treble, the manager concluded that it had been "a difficult year, a transitional year".<ref name=elated>{{cite news\|last1=Haslam\|first1=Andrew\|title=Luis Enrique 'elated' after passing final test\|url=http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=2247964.html#luis+enrique+elated\|accessdate=13 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=7 June 2015}}</ref>

	Juventus manager ] praised his team for their efforts, and said that despite a few regrets, they could exit with confidence from their performance. He commented that the team reaching the final had inspired the city of ] and the whole of Italy. Allegri added that to improve on the season would not mean winning a treble, but remaining within Europe's top 8 teams for the future.<ref name=elated/>

	===Subsequent matches===
	After winning the final, Barcelona qualified for the ] against compatriots ], winners of the ]. In the match on 11 August in ], Georgia, Barcelona won 5–4 with Pedro scoring an extra-time winner. It was their fifth win in the competition, equalling Milan's record.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Pedro is Barcelona's UEFA Super Cup hero again\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/season=2015/matches/round=2000639/match=2015790/postmatch/report/index.html#pedro+barcas+hero\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=UEFA\|date=11 August 2015}}</ref>

	In December, Barcelona travelled to Japan as Europe's representative in the ]. They defeated China's ] 3–0 in the semi-finals and ] of Argentina by the same score in the ]. It was a record third win in the competition, and their fifth trophy of the calendar year.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Begley\|first1=Emlyn\|title=River Plate 0-3 Barcelona\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35141742\|accessdate=11 April 2016\|publisher=BBC Sport\|date=20 December 2015}}</ref>

	==See also==
	{{Portal\|Association football\|Berlin}}
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	{{clear}}

	==References==
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	==External links==
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	{{UEFA Champions League seasons}}
	{{2014–15 in European football (UEFA)}}
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	{{FC Barcelona matches}}

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Uefa Champions League Final 2015}}
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