secured their fifth title by defeating Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on 25 May 2013.
If the rest of the tournament was a slow burn, the semi-finals were an explosion. 2012/13 champions league
On May 25, 2013, Wembley Stadium hosted the all-German showdown. The match was a high-intensity affair, reflecting the "Gegenpressing" style that had come to define the Bundesliga. secured their fifth title by defeating Bundesliga rivals
The competition began with a major upset as the defending champions, , were eliminated in the group stage. Finishing behind Juventus and Shakhtar Donetsk in Group E, they became the first titleholders in the Champions League era to fail to reach the knockout rounds. Other notable storylines from the group stage included: 2012/13 champions league