Liverpool hero Jason McAteer believes not playing at Anfield will count against his former club in Saturday's Champions League final.

The Reds will take on Real Madrid in Kiev, who are going for their third straight Champions League trophy. Jurgen Klopp's side scored 10 goals at Anfield over the quarterfinal and semi-final wins over Manchester City and Roma, and McAteer believes two-legged affairs have become Liverpool's specialty.

"I'm a bit apprehensive," McAteer told Reuters.

"I had been quietly confident. Against Man City and Roma I thought they were excellent and I know everybody says in a one-off game Liverpool can beat anybody, but so can Real Madrid.

"I think a two-legged affair psychologically is better for Liverpool. I always think Liverpool at Anfield, certainly this season where they've been unbeaten in the league, they've got a great advantage.

"They can play there first and do a job on a team, or get them back there and turn it around. So I think psychologically two legs are better for Liverpool.

"But even saying that, a one-off game against Real Madrid - who are going for a treble and accustomed to those surroundings and that situation - is going to be a big ask and Liverpool need bring their 'A' game or I can only see one winner.

"Liverpool, time and time again this season, have brought their 'A' game in big moments."