Champions Cup final LIVE: Saracens regain title with 20-10 victory over dethroned champions

Follow the latest updates from the Heineken Champions Cup final

Johnny Sexton expects tough Champions Cup final between Leinster and Saracens

Re-live the latest updates live from the Heineken Champions Cup final between Saracens and Leinster at Newcastle’s St James’ Park.

Saracens became the first English side to be crowned three-time champions of Europe with an emphatic victory that leaves little doubt over who the best side in Europe is, outclassing Leinster and outscoring them after fighting back from 10 points behind.

A try from Tadhg Furlong put Leinster ahead in the first half, but the teams went in at the break level as Sean Maitland replied for Saracens on the stroke of half-time. Owen Farrell then kicked Saracens ahead before Billy Vunipola added a second try for the Premiership side. Re-live the live action below.

What time does it start?

The Champions Cup final begins at 5pm on Saturday 11 May.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 from 4pm, and Channel 4 from 4.30pm.

Teams

Saracens: Goode; Maitland, Lozowski, Barritt, Williams; Farrell, Spencer; Mako Vunipola, George, Lamositele; Skelton, Kruis; Itoje, Wray, Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: Gray, Barrington, Koch, Isiekwe, Burger, Wigglesworth, Tompkins, Strettle.

Leinster: Kearney; Larmour, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe; Sexton, Luke McGrath; Healy, Cronin, Furlong; Toner, Ryan; Fardy, O’Brien, Conan.

Replacements: Tracy, Jack McGrath, Bent, Ruddock, Deegan, O’Sullivan, Byrne, O’Loughlin.

Key Points

• Saracens beat Leinster 20-10 to win the Champions Cup
• Tadhg Furlong scores the first try of the match
• Sean Maitland responds for Saracens on stroke of half-time
• Billy Vunipola scores second try midway through the second half

[11 May 2019 18:49 · Jack de Menezes]

77 mins: Saracens turn the ball over yet again and go on the attack, and you sense that Leinster's time has run out.

[11 May 2019 18:53 · Jack de Menezes]

80 mins: Leinster cannot escape their own half as Saracens' brutal defence keeps them pinned back, with Kruis putting in another monster hit. The clock ticks red, and all it needs now is the ball to go out of play to seal their victory.

[11 May 2019 18:54 · Jack de Menezes]

FULL-TIME: SARACENS BEAT LEINSTER TO WIN THE CHAMPIONS CUP!

[11 May 2019 18:55 · Jack de Menezes]

[11 May 2019 18:59 · Jack de Menezes]

Full-time: Saracens are back on top of Europe as they become the first English side to become three-time winners of the Champions Cup, adding to their 2016 and 2017 triumphs in style. A brutal and fiercely-fought affair comes to a close with player out on their feet, but it's Saracens who spark the celebrations thanks to a 20-10 victory.