Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Real Madrid are favourites to win the Champions League final later this month but the Kop club should not be ruled out given the attacking talent Jurgen Klopp’s team possess.

Hamann, who was part of Rafael Benitez’s 2005 side that went on to lift the trophy after a thrilling comeback and penalty shootout win against AC Milan in Istanbul, also feels Los Blancos may lack the appetite to win a fourth European Cup in five years – something that could potentially tip the balance in Liverpool’s favour.

Speaking to Sport360 ahead of his participation in the Swing Against Cancer at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Thursday, the German said: “It’s the old ageing boxer up against the new kid on the block who wants to knock him off his perch.

“I think the question will be are Real Madrid as hungry as they were two years ago.”