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Gini Wijnaldum says the opportunity to secure legendary status will inspire Liverpool in the Champions League final against Real Madrid,

The Dutch midfielder knows that Jurgen Klopp’s men will be remembered forever if they triumph in Kiev and bring home the Reds’ sixth European crown.

“That’s what makes it really exciting for us,” Wijnaldum said,

“You can put yourself there with legends that won the Champions League. That’s what everyone wants.

“We have the opportunity now to win a big trophy with a massive club who have waited for a lot of years for a trophy. We are lucky that we can give them one if we win.

“We know how important and how big it is for the fans but this is also for us. We have to make it together, support each other and make the chance even bigger to win the Champions League.”

Klopp granted his players two days off following Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 win over Brighton which guaranteed a top-four Premier League finish.

The squad will reconvene on Wednesday when they will head to Spain for a four-day training camp in Marbella.

Wijnaldum believes having nearly a fortnight to prepare for the showdown with Real will help the Reds.

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“It was a really intense season,” he added. “It was tough because we had a lot of injuries but to be fair, I enjoyed it and I played a lot of games.

“As a player you want a little bit of rest so we will get the rest we need. We will also train hard to stay in shape and get ready for Real Madrid.

"To be fair, it’s been difficult to not think about it because everyone has been talking about the final. Even before the Brighton game, people were wishing me luck for the final, they didn’t wish me luck for the Brighton game."

Zinedine Zidane’s side will start as favourites having won the last two finals but Wijnaldum insists Liverpool will rise to the occasion.

Two years after suffering relegation from the Premier League with Newcastle, the former PSV Eindhoven man will be gracing the biggest game in European club football.

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"I’m really looking forward to it," he said.

"Two years ago the club reached the Europa League final but the Champions League final is the highest you can play for a club. For a lot of us it will be the first time in the final so I’m really excited.

"We've got results in difficult games in the Champions League and in the Premier League so that gives us a lot of confidence.

"Real Madrid have good players, this is their third final in three years so that says a lot about that team. They are used to playing in games like this. It’s going to be difficult but I think that’s something we can deal with.

"The only thing we have to do is play our own game and not be nervous. I think then we will have a chance to win the game."