Champions League final build-up - in pictures

A serene and peaceful Allianz Arena, though that will change in a few hours time when the hullaballoo of the 2012 Champions League final comes to the stadium Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images

There are currently a few people milling around on site. The German police show they're just like ordinary fans and want a memento of being at the final Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Meanwhile in the centre of town there's facepainting … Photograph: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images

And fancy waistcoats Photograph: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images

Time for a bit of a sing-song from the Bayern Munich fans at Marienplatz Photograph: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images

Chelsea fans make sure that they have a presence in the city too Photograph: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty Images

And have a sing along of their own Photograph: Guillaume Baptiste/AFP/Getty Images

Munich fans tie scarves around their wrists, a trend that was popular in England during the 70s Photograph: Guillaume Baptiste/AFP/Getty Images

Bet he's not the only fan in Munich wearing traditional Bavarian dress ... Photograph: Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images

He's not, there are plenty more at the stadium Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters

As well as policemen who are checking the seats Photograph: PATRIK STOLLARZ/AFP/Getty Images

The police also have a heavy presence on the streets of Munich, where they're forming a barrier between the two sets of singing fans Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP

Impressive work on the replica trophy front Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Fans are desperate to get a ticket for tonight's game Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP

The sunshine gives this Chelsea fan an excuse to show off his tattoo Photograph: Frank Augstein/AP

Rather unsurprisingly the Munich supporters outnumber Chelsea fans on the streets Photograph: Matthias Schrader/AP

That Chelsea fan has some competition on the best tattoo front Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Supporters have started to make their way to the Arena several hours before kick-off Photograph: Michaela Rehle/Reuters

That's an even more impressive replica trophy ... but which team will get their hands on the real thing? Find out in our live match gallery, which will feature all the best pics from the big match Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer