Italian AC Milan celebrates after winning the Champions League by beating England's Liverpool FC 2-1 in the soccer final played at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Wednesday night.(Xinhua Photo)

The Italian AC Milan won the Champions League after beating England's Liverpool FC 2-1 in the soccer final played at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Wednesday night.

Milan's goals were scored by Filippo Inzaghi in the 45th minute and 82nd.

Liverpool's goal was scored by Dirk Kuyt in the 89th.

Among the spectators were President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias and UEFA President Michel Platini.

A full compliment of nearly 14,000 uniformed police officers were in and around the stadium, as well as in the capital's centre, metro stations and the airport.

The area around the stadium was off-limits to individuals without tickets, whereas mass transit routes were increased and operated throughout the night. This the seventh time for AC Milan to win in the European Champion League finals.

Editor: Yan