Bayern Munich made a low-key return to the Bavarian capital on Sunday after its Champions League triumph over Bundesliga rival Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.

A red-and-white Bayern scarf was painted above the cockpit of the jumbo Airbus 380 plane under the words, "Congratulations" as it landed with a delay.

Outgoing coach Jupp Heynckes and captain Philipp Lahm took the cup down the stairs from the plane onto a red carpet before being driven away from the airport in the team bus.

A few dozen airport and airline workers welcomed the team back. Bayern still has to play the German Cup final on Saturday and the club did not want a big ceremony. The team had a party at its London hotel after winning Saturday's final 2-1.