Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that emotions and not tactics will be the deciding factor in the upcoming Champions League final between Spurs and Liverpool .
The two sides have played twice already this season, with the Reds coming out on top on both occasions.
But given their experience facing one another, Pochettino doesn’t expect any tactical surprises from his counterpart, Jurgen Klopp, thinking the game will come down to emotions.
"It's impossible to say that it's just another game," Pochettino said at the Bilbao International Football Summit.
"The great thing is that we're going to have three weeks to enjoy it; we're experiencing unique moments.
"Everyone is expecting a tactical battle, but emotions will be the deciding factor. We're two teams that know each other well, so no tactics are going to be a surprise. The emotional side is going to be fundamental.”
It will be Tottenham ’s first appearance in a Champions League final and their first European final since 1984.
Liverpool however lost last season’s showpiece to Real Madrid , thanks to a series of goalkeeping mistakes from Loris Karius and a Gareth Bale wonder-goal.
And given their European pedigree and success in this year's Premier League, many see Liverpool as the favourites.
But Pochettino believes his side is comfortable playing the underdog role.
"Maybe Liverpool are favourites because they were in the final last year and they've fought for the [Premier League title] until the end. They've invested heavily to win either the Premier League or the Champions League in the last few years.
"No one expected Tottenham to be able to get to a final, but we're here on our own merit. This makes it more amazing and you enjoy it in a different way.
"We can make history. Obviously, you play a final to win it and we're preparing to win it.”
Tottenham face Liverpool on June 1 at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
