Saracens were crowned champions of Europe for the third time in four years on Saturday as they came from 10-0 down to beat last year's winners Leinster 20-10 in a ferocious final.
The Irish side, who beat Saracens in the quarter-finals last year and were seeking a record fifth triumph, found their rhythm first and a try for Tadhg Furlong put them 10-0 up, only for Saracens to force their way into the game with a brilliantly-created Sean Maitland try to make it 10-10 at the break.
Both sides defended ferociously in a brutal third quarter but Saracens took advantage of a yellow card for Scott Fardy as another Owen Farrell penalty and a try by Billy Vunipola off the back of a scrum made it 20-10 to the London side.
Sportsmail's Adam Hathaway rated the players.
Billy Vunipola bulldozed his way through four Leinster players to touch down under the posts
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15. Rob Kearney – One break in the first half rattled Saracens and a try saving second half intervention. 7/10
14. Jordan Lamour – A threat at times and kept Sean Maitland busy early but then drifted. 6/10
13. Garry Ringrose – Not his best day at the office, made some poor decisions. 4/10
Saracens came through a bruising encounter to win the Champions Cup on Saturday
12. Robbie Henshaw – Great battle with Brad Barritt in midfield which ended honours even. 6/10
11. James Lowe – Had one decent first half chance but kept pretty quiet by Saracens. 5/10
10. Johnny Sexton (capt) – Defiant to the end the great fly-half just did not have enough around him. 7/10
9. Luke McGrath – Poor kick in the lead up to Saracens opening but stuck to his task. 6/10
Leinster went 10-10 up after a converted try by Tadhg Furlong and a penalty by Johnny Sexton
1. Cian Healy – Had a tough time against Titi Lamositele and then Vincent Koch but held his ground. 6/10
2. Sean Cronin – Top class hooker had a top class fight with Jamie George for 51 minutes. 6/10
3. Tadhg Furlong – Anticipated battle with Mako Vunipola did not last long but scored first try. 6/10
4. Devin Toner – Good in line out as usual but not seen enough with ball in hand. 5/10
5. James Ryan – Had a stellar
