TWO-HERO Filippo Inzaghi was in dreamland after his match-winning performance against Liverpool handed AC Milan their seventh European crown.

Inzaghi struck twice to give the Rossoneri a 2-1 triumph in Athens, an outcome which gave Milan revenge for their painful defeat two years ago in Istanbul.

"I still can't believe it," said an emotional Inzaghi, who missed the 2005 final in Turkey through injury.

"I had already won the Champions League with Milan in 2003, but to have scored twice in a final is an incredible feeling."

It is all the more significant for Inzaghi considering that he was a member of Italy's World Cup winning side in Germany last summer.

"To win the Champions League with AC Milan having won the World Cup with Italy is something any kid would dream of," he added.

The 33-year-old struck the opener on the stroke of half-time after Andrea Pirlo's 20-yard free-kick hit the Milan striker's shoulder and wrong-footed goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

"I was fortunate in the first goal," admitted Inzaghi, who struck his second with eight minutes left.

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt reduced the deficit shortly after, but it was to no avail. Inzaghi, who was named man of the match, praised his team-mates.

He said. "Our side is made up of real men and there is a great atmosphere within the group."

After the success in Athens, Inzaghi has pledged his future with the Rossoneri.

"I will finish my career at Milan as long as I am fit to play," said the former Juventus star. "In this club I feel a lot of trust."