Klopp: We are here because we are Liverpool, so let's try it

The Reds take on the Spanish side – the club who’ve won three of the last four finales of Europe’s most prestigious competition – in Kiev as they aim to bring a remarkable continental journey to a stunning end.

Real’s experience and quality is in no doubt; however, while acknowledging his side don’t boast the same kind of familiarity with this stage of the tournament as their opponents, Klopp is confident his team have what it takes to get their hands on the trophy.

Asked whether Real’s experience will be a factor in determining the outcome of the game, the Liverpool boss told his pre-match press conference in Ukraine: “How can I know it? I have never been in a Champions League final twice in a row.

“Experience is very important and I am pretty sure in the seconds before the game, Real Madrid will be more confident than we are, but it’s not a problem because a game does not end in that second – it only starts.

“We have had two weeks to prepare for the game. Everything is clear when you make the analysis and you see Real Madrid playing in different games against other teams and you think, ‘wow, they are really strong’ - but they never played us. That’s another part of the truth.

“We are Liverpool. Not only a really good football team, but we have evolved as well. This club has in its DNA that they can really go for the big things.

“Nobody expected us to be here. But we are here. Because we are Liverpool.

“Because we had the games we had in the Champions League; the most exceptional run to the final with the most goals. I cannot believe it is true, but it is us. We scored the most goals, we had exceptional results away and at home.

“The experience they have is a big advantage, 100 per cent, to feel more confident or whatever. But in the game, the experience doesn’t help all the time. We have to make it as difficult as possible for them, as difficult as it is for us. That’s the plan.

“We cannot try to fight on their level, but tactics in football are there to bring a better opponent on your level – and when they’re on your level, then you can beat them.

“It’s hard to do but I think it’s worth a try.”

Liverpool arrived into the final as the tournament’s top scorers with an incredible 46 goals netted – including the qualification round – in just 14 matches.

But quizzed on what he felt his side’s biggest strength was, Klopp replied: “The spirit, 100 per cent. The spirit we created during the season.

“Nine months ago when we started it, we were already a good football team. The boys are ready for the big things.

“Maybe a few of us dream we would be in the final and that it was possible. It happened but only because of the performances we showed in different games.

“That created a special spirit. You saw that in all the games and now we are here. That’s our biggest strength for sure.”