Sergio Aguero believes the experience Real Madrid hold in the Champions League could be the deciding factor in Saturday's final against Liverpool in Paris.
The Spanish giants, who defeated Liverpool in the 2018 showpiece in Kyiv, are going in search of European Cup number 14. But, in what is a match between two of Europe's most illustrious clubs, the Reds are chasing number seven.
Former Manchester City striker Aguero is expecting this weekend's match to be a closely fought affair but reckons the know-how of Madrid will be crucial.
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"I think Real Madrid have more experience overall as a club, but Liverpool have shown up well in the Champions League for the past few years," Stake.com ambassador Aguero said. "It will be close, but I think Madrid will be more confident, having played the finals before and turning around tough games in the past. That's the edge I can point towards.
"History and experience does tilt the scales. Madrid proved it, winning their home legs with the Bernabeu being a key factor. But the final is on neutral ground so it may be more balanced.
"Real has had many great teams, and this is no different. Beyond the individual performances of each time, the club itself has a weight of its own. When players understand that, no matter which team they're playing for, the weight of history becomes more present."
Meanhwhile, Aguero believes City's signing of Erling Haaland will take them a step closer to finally winning the Champions League.
"I think it's a great signing," said the Argentine, who had to retire earlier in the season due to a heart condition that was discovered not long after he signed for Barcelona. "He can contribute towards scoring and that's big. I hope he racks up a ton of goals. Adapting to the Premier League will take some time for him, but I'm confident he'll be able to do so well. Regarding the Champions League - now that's a huge task.
"But football is about the team, not the players by themselves. If the whole team works like it has been, the trophy will be more reachable. I think City has grown in experience over the past few years and it's something that can be achieved sooner than later."
