Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live
Champions find a way to win. Leinster weren't at their best today, against a side that had nothing to lose, but in those crucial moments they found something more. No surprise Johnny Sexton was at the heart of it.
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'The last penalty was the first time we took the lead'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
Sepaking to BT Sport, Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong said: "It feels amazing because it was a weird game of rugby. It
was stop-start and neither team got into their flow but we are delighted to get
the right result.
"I suppose we didn’t use the ball the way we wanted to and
the last penalty was the first time we took the lead. But we kept a cool head
and luckily it came off for us.
"This is my first ever European trophy and as a
younger player in the squad it is nice to have the pedigree we do in Europe. We
have been working up to this over the last two years and its amazing."
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Racing's Dan Carter, who pulled out of the match before kick-off with a hamstring injury, said: "It was only yesterday in a fitness test that I knew that I was not going to make it. It was frustrating to have to sit there and watch, but we were pipped by a great side.
"We stuck in there for the majority of the game, but big matches come down to big moments and we just got those wrong.
"We are like a family and you can see that by how we were defending with everyone working so hard for their mates outside them."
'We did it the hard way'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
Speaking to BT Sport, Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton said: "We did it the hard way. We couldn't get going in the game. Every
time we got into their 22 the ball was killed.
"It was very greasy and they
slowed it down at the ruck, but I can't believe we are champions again. I’m so
happy for the young lads and the coaches. Stuart Lancaster has been brilliant since he has come in."
Asked about Lancaster's impact, Sexton said: "We had a near miss
last year which we learnt a lot from, but the belief he [Lancaster] has instilled in us has
meant a lot.
"Two more wins in the league before we go to Australia will
cap off the season. It will be a tough game against Munster who will come out hard at us now we are European Champions."
'There are no excuses'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
Johnny Sexton - with three stars about his province badge to mark Leinster's previous European triumphs - is just speaking to television.
But first Donncha Ryan, Racing's former Munster second row, for the losing side's perspective.
"Our discipline and communication just let us down, but credit to Leinster they just kept coming," he tells BT Sport.
"Remi came in and did a great job in difficult conditions, there are no excuses, we were still in control inside the final 10 minutes. "
'The genius'
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Leinster wing Isa Nacewa speaking to BT Sport: "Racing are world class. Johnny Sexton said that it would be a Test match all week. They have got the best defence in the tournament, but fortunately we have got the genius Johnny to marshall us around the pitch."
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Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Leinster are champions of Europe for a fourth time!
They took the long, scenic and rocky road in this final, but they made it to their planned destination.
Leo Cullen is in tears in the stands.
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Missed drop goal
Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Remi Tales snaps the drop goal...WIDE!
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Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
But Racing have regained the restart!
This drama is not done. There is a final act.
Racing are manoeuvring their way into range.
The Leinster 22m is in sight, the clock is red...
Penalty - Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Isa Nacewa
Leinster lead for the first time in the final with two and half minutes to go.
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Leinster 12-12 Racing 92
Racing offside!
This is bang in front.
A routine three surely.
And Isa Nacewa, still on kicking duties, is going to take every second over it...
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Leinster 12-12 Racing 92
A huge line-out steal from Leone Nakarawa as he swats a Leinster throw back to his scrum-half on his own 22m.
But what is Teddy Thomas doing?
The Racing wing wastes that good work as he goes blind and is bundled into touch.
Penalty - Leinster 12-12 Racing 92
Isa Nacewa
He has not had the best game kicking from hand, but off the tee Leinster captain Isa Nacewa is A-OK.
Level.
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Leinster 9-12 Racing 92
A rib-tickler of a tackle from Ole Avei on James Tracey.
But Leinster are going to have a shot at goal. On the Racing 22m, pretty central.
And Johnny Sexton, getting a spot of treatment, is going to leave it to Isa Nacewa...
Penalty - Leinster 9-12 Racing 92
Teddy Iribaren
It lands!
A grinning Dan Carter slaps his hands together like a performing sealion in the stands.
Nine minutes to go.
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Leinster 9-9 Racing 92
Now then, a nerve-jiggler of a kick for Teddy Iribaren after Leinster drag down a line-out jumper.
Out on the touchline, just outside the Leinster 22m.
He lines up and walks back...
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Leinster 9-9 Racing 92
Baptiste Chouzenoux is on for Bernard Le Roux in the Racing back row.
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Leinster 9-9 Racing 92
Racing are going through the phases patiently waiting for the gap to appear...
Too casual.
Teddy Iribaren takes his eye off the ball and breakdown to instruct his backs and Dan Leavy pounces as the pill pops out from the mound of limbs.
Turnover! And Jamison Gibson-Park wallops a clearing kick upfield
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Not pretty, not expansive, not that Leinster will care.
Four-time kings of Europe, they join French giants Toulouse as the most successful team in the history of Europe's top-flight competition.
Now it's just left to wrap up domestic matters - join us here for the Pro14 and Premiership finales over the next couple of weeks.
You can read our report of a Bilbao nail-biter here.
Adios!
'Champions find a way to win'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
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Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live
Champions find a way to win. Leinster weren't at their best today, against a side that had nothing to lose, but in those crucial moments they found something more. No surprise Johnny Sexton was at the heart of it.
Get Involved
#bbcrugby or text 81111
Andrew: Jordi Murphy lifts the Champions Cup trophy, but is now leaving Leinster for a ‘basketcase’ of a club in Ulster. I’m sure he’s delighted about that one! But we’re doubly delighted to have him!
'The last penalty was the first time we took the lead'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
Sepaking to BT Sport, Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong said: "It feels amazing because it was a weird game of rugby. It was stop-start and neither team got into their flow but we are delighted to get the right result.
"I suppose we didn’t use the ball the way we wanted to and the last penalty was the first time we took the lead. But we kept a cool head and luckily it came off for us.
"This is my first ever European trophy and as a younger player in the squad it is nice to have the pedigree we do in Europe. We have been working up to this over the last two years and its amazing."
Post update
Racing's Dan Carter, who pulled out of the match before kick-off with a hamstring injury, said: "It was only yesterday in a fitness test that I knew that I was not going to make it. It was frustrating to have to sit there and watch, but we were pipped by a great side.
"We stuck in there for the majority of the game, but big matches come down to big moments and we just got those wrong.
"We are like a family and you can see that by how we were defending with everyone working so hard for their mates outside them."
'We did it the hard way'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
Speaking to BT Sport, Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton said: "We did it the hard way. We couldn't get going in the game. Every time we got into their 22 the ball was killed.
"It was very greasy and they slowed it down at the ruck, but I can't believe we are champions again. I’m so happy for the young lads and the coaches. Stuart Lancaster has been brilliant since he has come in."
Asked about Lancaster's impact, Sexton said: "We had a near miss last year which we learnt a lot from, but the belief he [Lancaster] has instilled in us has meant a lot.
"Two more wins in the league before we go to Australia will cap off the season. It will be a tough game against Munster who will come out hard at us now we are European Champions."
'There are no excuses'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing
Johnny Sexton - with three stars about his province badge to mark Leinster's previous European triumphs - is just speaking to television.
But first Donncha Ryan, Racing's former Munster second row, for the losing side's perspective.
"Our discipline and communication just let us down, but credit to Leinster they just kept coming," he tells BT Sport.
"Remi came in and did a great job in difficult conditions, there are no excuses, we were still in control inside the final 10 minutes. "
'The genius'
FT: Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Leinster wing Isa Nacewa speaking to BT Sport: "Racing are world class. Johnny Sexton said that it would be a Test match all week. They have got the best defence in the tournament, but fortunately we have got the genius Johnny to marshall us around the pitch."
Full-time
Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Leinster are champions of Europe for a fourth time!
They took the long, scenic and rocky road in this final, but they made it to their planned destination.
Leo Cullen is in tears in the stands.
Missed drop goal
Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Remi Tales snaps the drop goal...WIDE!
Post update
Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
But Racing have regained the restart!
This drama is not done. There is a final act.
Racing are manoeuvring their way into range.
The Leinster 22m is in sight, the clock is red...
Penalty - Leinster 15-12 Racing 92
Isa Nacewa
Leinster lead for the first time in the final with two and half minutes to go.
Post update
Leinster 12-12 Racing 92
Racing offside!
This is bang in front.
A routine three surely.
And Isa Nacewa, still on kicking duties, is going to take every second over it...
Post update
Leinster 12-12 Racing 92
A huge line-out steal from Leone Nakarawa as he swats a Leinster throw back to his scrum-half on his own 22m.
But what is Teddy Thomas doing?
The Racing wing wastes that good work as he goes blind and is bundled into touch.
Penalty - Leinster 12-12 Racing 92
Isa Nacewa
He has not had the best game kicking from hand, but off the tee Leinster captain Isa Nacewa is A-OK.
Level.
Post update
Leinster 9-12 Racing 92
A rib-tickler of a tackle from Ole Avei on James Tracey.
But Leinster are going to have a shot at goal. On the Racing 22m, pretty central.
And Johnny Sexton, getting a spot of treatment, is going to leave it to Isa Nacewa...
Penalty - Leinster 9-12 Racing 92
Teddy Iribaren
It lands!
A grinning Dan Carter slaps his hands together like a performing sealion in the stands.
Nine minutes to go.
Post update
Leinster 9-9 Racing 92
Now then, a nerve-jiggler of a kick for Teddy Iribaren after Leinster drag down a line-out jumper.
Out on the touchline, just outside the Leinster 22m.
He lines up and walks back...
Replacement
Leinster 9-9 Racing 92
Baptiste Chouzenoux is on for Bernard Le Roux in the Racing back row.
Post update
Leinster 9-9 Racing 92
Racing are going through the phases patiently waiting for the gap to appear...
Too casual.
Teddy Iribaren takes his eye off the ball and breakdown to instruct his backs and Dan Leavy pounces as the pill pops out from the mound of limbs.
Turnover! And Jamison Gibson-Park wallops a clearing kick upfield