Twitter Memes, Reaction as Barcelona Beat Juventus in Champions League Final

Barcelona wrapped up the treble with a 3-1 victory over Juventus in what proved to be a thrilling and memorable clash in Berlin.

The scene was set from the beginning with an opening ceremony that observed the golden rule of ceremonies before big matches: Be quick.

Besides, most people were more excited about the escalators down to the pitch. Dani Alves set the tone Friday, but Stephan Lichtsteiner was the talk of Berlin on Saturday:

The game got off to a rip-roaring start, with Ivan Rakitic scoring the opening goal. It was typical Barcelona:

Or was it?

Either way, it was up to Gianluigi Buffon to keep his side in the game with some fine goalkeeping:

Meanwhile, Arturo Vidal went in for one heavy challenge after another, and some thought he was lucky to stay on the pitch:

But somehow, Juventus survived and kept on fighting. They got their reward, too, with Alvaro Morata scoring early in the second half:

And his Real Madrid connection didn't go unnoticed:

The celebrations were short-lived, as Luis Suarez put Barcelona back in front:

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Liverpool fans to Luis Suarez. https://t.co/hlDx248Iqd

— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) June 6, 2015"

And as time rolled on, the treble loomed ever larger, and there was even time to bring on Xavi for his final minutes with Barcelona:

But soon it was done, and Barcelona had won—and so, too, had Thomas Vermaelen:

The celebrations were quite something:

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The Cup final celebrations in two minutes http://t.co/htZRYbk60r via @Easy_Branches #easybranches pic.twitter.com/ZYKC8CFOGZ

— @DailyFootballNews (@EasySoccerNews) May 31, 2015"

Neymar's headband got some attention:

As, sadly, did Andrea Pirlo's tears:

But he, like the match itself, was all class:

Now it's on to next season. The first qualifiers for this incredible tournament in 2015/16 begin on 30 June.