Twelve years on from the last European title – and having been beaten in two of the past three finals – FC Bayern München, says Franck Ribéry, "hope this year will be our year".

Jürgen Klopp told UEFA.com the way his Borussia Dortmund side played in the group stage was "surprising" and gave him belief they could achieve something special this season.

Even FC Bayern München coach Jupp Heynckes, 68 and with three decades of coaching experience behind him, feels this has been an "extraordinary season" that could yet end in a treble.

"An extraordinary player" according to Jürgen Klopp, Borussia Dortmund midfielder İlkay Gündoğan promises to work "even harder" to continue his rise to the top.

UEFA.com hears from Oliver Kahn – the man who helped FC Bayern München to their most recent UEFA Champions League triumph, in 2001 – ahead of Saturday's Wembley showpiece.

With FC Bayern München building towards another final, UEFA.com spoke to Franz Beckenbauer, captain when the Bavarians won the first of three straight European Cups in the 1970s.

Dani Alves was magnanimous in defeat after FC Barcelona’s 7-0 aggregate loss to FC Bayern Munchen, telling UEFA.com that his side were beaten by a ‘superior’ team.

Daniel Van Buyten told UEFA.com that reaching the UEFA Champions League final is a ‘dream come true’, while Javi Martínez added that FC Bayern München now want to win the competition after their 7-0 aggregate victory over FC Barcelona.

Xavi Hernández told UEFA.com that FC Barcelona were beaten by a better team in Munich, with Daniel Alves adding that they’ll be “giving it everything” to turn around the 4-0 first leg defeat.

After scoring twice and setting up another, Thomas Müller hailed a “great” FC Bayern München performance against FC Barcelona, whilst Philipp Lahm was impressed with the nous of his team in the 4-0 first leg success.

"It's about doing something extra, not just winning," is Xavi Hernández's take on FC Barcelona's philosophy, though he remains intent on reaching Wembley once again.

The best of Spain face the best of Germany in the semi-finals after today's draw paired FC Bayern München with FC Barcelona and pitted Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid CF.

Andrea Barzagli and Antonio Conte gave their thoughts to UEFA.com after Juventus bowed out of the UEFA Champions League 4-0 on aggregate to FC Bayern München.

Mario Mandžukić and Thomas Müller praised the quality and efficiency of FC Bayern München after sealing a 4-0 aggregate success over FC Bayern München.

Arjen Robben told UEFA.com that FC Bayern München are taking nothing for granted despite their 2-0 lead against Juventus FC, whilst Manuel Neuer sympathised with his opposite number on conceding to David Alaba in the first minute.

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini told UEFA.com that Juventus know they must do better in Italy after falling to a 2-0 first leg defeat against FC Bayern München.

Sami Khedira is glad to see two Bundesliga sides in the last eight for the first time since 2002, the Germany player telling UEFA.com: "The academies and league give great education."

Fabio Quagliarella was 29 before he got his first taste of the UEFA Champions League and after four goals in 248 minutes he admits he is hooked – even if he is never sure he will play.

FC Bayern München midfielder Toni Kroos and Juventus director Pavel Nedvěd agreed that the clubs' quarter-final draw was "one of the most difficult" either side could have got.

Manuel Neuer told UEFA.com that FC Bayern München could learn a lot from their 2-0 second leg defeat to Arsenal FC and was thankful for the first leg advantage that ultimately saw them through to the quarter-finals.

Olivier Giroud and Mikel Arteta had mixed feelings after Arsenal FC’s 2-0 win in Munich: pride in their performance but frustration owing to their elimination to FC Bayern.

FC Bayern München's €40m signing Javi Martínez tells Champions Matchday why he moved to the Bundesliga, how he is adapting to life in Bavaria and what his best position is.

Thomas Müller and Dante agreed that FC Bayern München still have work to do to qualify for the last eight, telling UEFA.com they take nothing for granted despite opening up a 3-1 lead over Arsenal FC in London.

Jack Wilshere told UEFA.com of his disappointment at the margin of defeat for Arsenal FC, with Theo Walcott looking to build on the positives of their second half performance against FC Bayern München.

Arsenal FC manager Arsène Wenger and midfielder Mikel Arteta speak to the media ahead of the match against FC Bayern München.

A UEFA Champions League winner with FC Bayern München in 2001, Willy Sagnol thinks that his old club "need a European title very soon in order to continue their progress".

Unsurprisingly for a man who shone in the colours of Real Madrid CF, there is a distinctly Spanish flavour to Steve McManaman's Team of 2012, plus three players from last year's final.