Leinster Rugby shocked La Rochelle in the opening minute of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

But La Rochelle shocked the world in the final minutes. 

La Rochelle, a heavy underdog, became the first back-to-back European Champions in six years when they scored with about 10 minutes left in the match to overcome a three-try deficit in the first half to beat Irish powerhouse Leinster 27-26. 

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It was the second year in a row that Leinster, arguably the top professional rugby team in the world entering the Heineken Champions Cup, was upset by La Rochelle in biggest game of the season. 

Here's how social media reacted to La Rochelle's giant comeback in Dublin. 

Stade Rochelais Completes Comeback

Back-to-back 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🔥@StadeRochelais lift the #HeinekenChampionsCup trophy 🏆

Head to our TikTok livestream for the celebrations NOW 👉 https://t.co/Qdlv2wDTHJ pic.twitter.com/ootoJG18MX

— Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) May 20, 2023

La Rochelle Is Eighth Club To Win Multiple European Champions Cup

🥳 Le doublé. À Dublin. Avec 17 points de retard.

Tout simplement sublime, unique, exceptionnel, indescriptible ! 💛#LEIvSR | #ChampionsCup | #FievreSR

— Stade Rochelais (@staderochelais) May 20, 2023

 'The Irishman is leading something special in France'

LOOK AT THOSE RONAN O'GARA CELEBRATIONS! 💛🖤

The moment La Rochelle clinched back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup titles...

The Irishman is leading something special in France ✨#HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/duVQVCdzuq

— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) May 20, 2023

Stade Rochelais Fans Showed Up To Aviva Stadium

BREAKING: Champions again. La Rochelle fans celebrate their latest classic 27-26 #HeinekenChampionsCup final win over Leinster. #LEIvSR pic.twitter.com/tEi1Zpl33L

— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) May 20, 2023

La Rochelle is already a sea of yellow and black 4 and a half hours ahead of Champions Cup final kick off against Leinster

Someone from sea and rescue told me if @staderochelais win they expect many to jump in the port and he’ll be up all night.. #HeinekenChampionsCup #LEIvSR pic.twitter.com/q54SDLICmk

— Chloe Merrell (@chloe_merrell) May 20, 2023

Will Skelton: 'He's instilled belief in us that we didn't have before'

"I love being coached by @RonanOGara10.

"He's instilled belief in us that we didn't have before."

Will Skelton lauds the La Rochelle DoR as he reflects on an extraordinary win in Dublin.#HeinekenChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/qTgGejetHo

— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) May 20, 2023

At Least Leinster Rugby Players Were Well Rested

Leinster rested players for nothing. #LEIvLAR pic.twitter.com/5NgrVIOnc4

— Tweet i wrote (@MandelaMinutes) May 20, 2023

When La Rochelle Rugby Got Back In the Game

Samoan International UJ Seuteni has brought La Rochelle right back into the contest! 👀 #LEIvLAR #heinekenchampionscup #championscupfinal pic.twitter.com/jweRtlTGD6

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) May 20, 2023

Here’s what to know about the Heineken Champions Cup 

Where Is Aviva Stadium?

Aviva Stadium, the home stadium of Leinster, is located in the center of Dublin on Lansdown Road. 

Leinster V La Rochelle Rugby History 

This will be the third meeting between the two clubs and so far Leinster has yet to beat La Rochelle. 

The two first played in 2021, a 32-23 win for La Rochelle and last year, a 24-21 win. 

Heineken Champions Cup Final 2022 Between Leinster And La Rochelle

Leinster was the favorite entering the final and La Rochelle stunned the Dublin team with a late try to win its first European Championship. Arthur Retière’s try in the final minute gave La Rochelle the championship. 

The Birth Of A Dynasty: Leinster Rugby and the 2008/09 Heineken Cup Triumph

Leinster Prop Andrew Porter Fortunate To Avoid Card For Off The Ball Tackle

La Rochelle Rugby Results In The Heineken Champions Cup 2023 

Here's how La Rochelle got here: 

• La Rochelle 46, Northampton Saints 12
• La Rochelle 36, Ulster Rugby 29
• La Rochelle 7, Ulster Rugby 3
• La Rochelle 31, Northampton Saints 13
• La Rochelle 29, Gloucester Rugby 26
• La Rochelle 24, Saracens 10
• La Rochelle 47, Exeter 28

Leinster Rugby Results In The Heineken Champions Cup 2023

Here’s how Leinster got here: 

• Leinster 42, Racing 92 10
• Leinster 57, Gloucester 0 
• Leinster 49, Gloucester 14
• Leinster 36, Racing 92 14
• Leinster 30, Ulster 15
• Leinster 55, Leicester 24
• Leinster 41, Toulouse 22

When Was The Last Time Leinster Won The Heineken Champions Cup?

Leinster last won the European Champions Cup in 2018. They have won it four times.

How To Watch Every Heineken Champions Cup Match

The Heineken Champions Cup is streaming on FloRugby and the FloSports app, including the semifinals and all the way up to the Heineken Cup Final