Bayern has learned lessons from last season loss

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich stars say the heart-breaking loss to Chelsea on penalties in last season's Champions League final at home only served to strengthen the team's mental frame and determination to win everything this season.

Outgoing coach Jupp Heynckes says the team acquired key players in the offseason that particularly gave bulk and stability to its defense and helped the team dominate the season.

Heynckes and several of his stars spoke to the media Tuesday in the build-up to the Champions League final against Bundesliga rival Borussia Dortmund on May 25 at Wembley.

Bayern players expect the first all-German final to produce a tense, close match between two teams with no tactical secrets between them.

Bayern hopes to finally win the title in its third final in four years.