Michael Carrick says the current Manchester United team deserve greater credit for their Champions League record.
Carrick played in both United's finals in 2008 and 2009, winning the first on penalties against Chelsea in Moscow but losing 2-0 to Barcelona in Rome 12 months later.
Even though there have been other examples of clubs reaching finals in close proximity - both Liverpool and AC Milan in 2005 and 2007, Barcelona in 2006 and 2009 - Carrick said it was still an achievement to be savoured.
"It is not something you can take for granted," said the England international.
"We have had a good spell over recent years but it is not something which usually comes around every year so it is important to grasp the opportunity while it is on offer.
"You don't want it to slip away and it is really about who performs on the night.
"I've got a bigger buzz about this one than I did the first one, there is certainly some excitement because this is the Champions League final.
"Every game is a new challenge and an opportunity to improve again.
"A Champions League final at Wembley against Barcelona doesn't come much bigger than that."
