While it wasn't as poor as last year's final, the game didn't really deserve the internet-related faff I ended up having to go through to watch it.
Curious to reflect that the final 30 minutes of the even first half generated more goalscoring opportunities for both sides than the final 30 minutes of the second half, when one team had to score - even allowing for PSG reeling during that two or three minute spell after Coman's goal.
I thought Bayern deserving winners in the end, but had you told me before the game they'd survive giving Neymar and Mbappe the chances they did, I'd have been surprised. PSG plainly missed a fully-fit Verratti - well organised as their midfield was defensively, they needed someone to link up play better with their front three.
Mbappe's miss will attract the attention, but there were other moments when his decision-making was surprisingly iffy. I think he could have done a better job drawing the defence in the counter that led to Choupo-Moting's late chance. And his first half, dead straight run that hindered Neymar as the latter broke upfield on a counter was flat-out inept. His youth gives him plenty of scope to improve his already formidable game, but even so it's startling to see a strikeforce that cost roughly 400 million euros fail to demonstrate an understanding at such vital moments.
As for Neymar, flashes of danger in the biggest game of all really aren't enough for that price or his own apparent conception of what his standing should be. Right now, it's tempting to say that in his transfer deal everyone involved was a loser apart from the agents. He's not a personality I like, but the overall spectacle last night suffered for his failure to hit peak form. Di Maria seemed to have a clearer idea of what he needed to be doing than the other two - although that may simply mean his brief was easier: target Davies, which he did quite impressively, I thought. As for the CANADIAN from CANADA (whether I'm compelled to do that, I'm unsure, but it feels as though I am), if he struggled at times, he never appeared to let his head drop.
I'd agree with those who criticise Tuchel's decision-making - perhaps that played into Neymar and Mbappe not being at their best, and if he really couldn't think of a midfielder deserving to be replaced by Icardi, why didn't he just sub Kehrer? A gaping hole at right back would arguably have been less conspicuously detrimental to the team.
After his remarkable achievements this season, it'll be fascinating to see whether Flick ends up as a late-blooming Bob Paisley figure, thrust into the spotlight almost by accident, but seizing his chance and not letting go until he wrings Europe dry. Not that it matters, but something about his tanned appearance suggested to me a prosperous takeaway owner.