Hot-shot Neymar realises Champions League dream

Brazil star Neymar became the Champions League's joint top scorer on Saturday by scoring Barcelona's final goal in their 3-1 win over Juventus.

Neymar, who has scored 39 goals in all competitions this season, joins Lionel Messi and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as the competition's joint top-scorers with 10 goals in 2014/15.

The 23-year-old finished his second season at Barca with victory in his first Champions League final as the Catalan giants emulated their 2009 feat of winning the treble of European, league and cup titles.

"His first season last year was very good, but this season has been spectacular and he has grown this year," enthused Barcelona coach Luis Enrique.

"The figures confirm that he is one of the best players in world football."

It was Barcelona's fifth European crown and Neymar sealed the victory in the 97th minute when he fired home Pedro Rodriguez's final pass.

Before the match, Neymar described the Berlin final as the most important of his career and said he had dreamed of scoring in the Champions League's showcase finale as a child.

Barcelona's Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar strike force have scored a record 122 goals between them this season.