Captain Anatoliy Tymoschuk said "I could not believe we made it" after FC Zenit St. Petersburg earned a UEFA Cup final place at FC Bayern München's expense.

Keeper Neil Alexander is relishing "the chance to make history" after helping Rangers FC reach the UEFA Cup final with a penalty shoot-out save at ACF Fiorentina.

Fabio Liverani reflected on a "cursed game" after ACF Fiorentina missed a host of chances against Rangers FC and paid the ultimate price by losing on spot-kicks.

With the Premier League title still up for grabs, UEFA Champions League finalists Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC are not looking ahead to Moscow just yet.

FC Zenit St. Petersburg 4-0 FC Bayern München (agg: 5-1)Russian champions Zenit are in the UEFA Cup final after a clinical show saw off Bayern's threat.

ACF Fiorentina 0-0 Rangers FC (agg: 0-0, Rangers win 4-2 on pens)The Scottish club reached their first UEFA Cup final with a shoot-out victory on Italian soil.

After a 4-0 UEFA Cup semi-final win against FC Bayern München, FC Zenit St. Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat said that his charges now "deserve" to win the trophy.

Walter Smith pointed to Rangers FC's character and commitment after they overcame ACF Fiorentina to achieve a first European final appearance in 36 years.

Chelsea FC team-mates hailed "a big player" after Frank Lampard emerged from a fog of grief to play a starring role in Wednesday's win against Liverpool FC.

Didier Drogba's focus switched to the final after his match-winning display against Liverpool FC, with the Chelsea FC goalscorer saying "now we have to win it".

Jamie Carragher said "now we know how it feels" after Liverpool FC's run of two semi-final triumphs against Chelsea FC ended in a 3-2 defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Bastian Schweinsteiger says injuries and suspensions could bite into FC Zenit St. Petersburg's UEFA Cup ambitions – with FC Bayern München ready to benefit.

ACF Fiorentina and Rangers FC have enjoyed fine seasons but as they meet for a place in the UEFA Cup final each knows that their campaign may yet unravel.

Chelsea FC 3-2 Liverpool FC (aet, agg: 4-3)Didier Drogba scored twice and Frank Lampard once as Chelsea reached their first final after a thrilling match.

On a night of drama at Stamford Bridge, the calm shown by the grieving Frank Lampard to convert a 98th-minute penalty stood out as a special moment.