Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich: What Champions League Title Does for Blues

Chelsea finally has its first Champions League title in the club's history and that couldn't be a bigger thing for the Blues' future.

A thrilling win over Bayern Munich was more than enough to prove Chelsea had earned their status as a world-class club. It's a well-deserved result for the clutch win by way of penalties.

So just what does such a victory mean to the Blues?

More Respect

It's simple: Champions get respect and this case is no different.

Chelsea's 2012 Champions League title puts them at the top of the soccer world for the time being and earns them a lot more respect than what they walked in with.

Outsiders might not find this particular perk important, but I doubt Chelsea fans would agree with such a thought process. Blues faithful can walk around with their chin up knowing they cheer for one of the best clubs in soccer.

While it isn't much, it's the one thing a club like Chelsea can give back to its loyal supporters as a "thank you."

Attractive Place to Play for Future Transfers

There could be some changes upcoming for Chelsea and according to CBSSports.com, one of those changes could be the departure of Didier Drogba, whose contract expires next month.

Chelsea will need to fill that kind of void in some way, and winning the Champions League title makes the Blues a marquee club to join. Great players like to play for competitive teams, and who more competitive than a champion?

The Premier League side should have no problem attracting top players from around the globe with their renewed, elite status in soccer.

The Bottom Line

Where there is sport, there are bandwagon jumpers just waiting to latch onto the next great team to come along. Now, it's Chelsea's turn to bask in the glory of fanaticism.

Being the best means more exposure and the possibility of bringing in new fans.

The Blues' title will only help draw more attention to the club, and that could help continue to build the Chelsea brand. In doing so, the London club as a whole could greatly profit, helping the Blues keep their team competitive on a yearly basis.

Nobody likes to see rich guys stuffing their pockets more, but if it means a successful club, who can really argue with that?