Outsiders status causes no concern for Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic wants his players to embrace their underdog tag and insists past disappointments only fuel the will to win the Champions League.

Opponents Real Madrid are looking for a 15th triumph in the competition while Dortmund, winners in 1997, have lifted just two German Cups and the German Supercup since their last appearance in the final 11 years ago.

The club have gained an unwanted reputation for near misses, registering an 11th record runners-up finish in the Bundesliga last year having gone into the final day knowing a win would have guaranteed the title.

They return to Wembley with two survivors – Marco Reus in his final match for the club and Mats Hummels – from the team which lost in the 2013 final to Bayern Munich thanks to a goal in the 89th minute.

Terzic said they had used those players' experiences, plus those of his backroom staff Nuri Sahin and Sven Bender who were also involved in that game, and their most Bundesliga heartbreak as part of their preparations.

"We are always exchanging experiences and we are using these experiences from our players," said the Dortmund boss.

"We had many chats in the last weeks and days and it is important they know how special this game is.

"Maybe if you are a young player, as was the case in 2013, you think, 'it is my first final and there are more to come’ but it is not easy to get into a final.

"The last game last season is now part of our life and now part of our path to success.

"If I am honest I don’t think this was the most beautiful chapter in my life but I think it was the most important chapter as it shows you it doesn’t matter how tough it is, stand up and go again.

"Last year we found out how tough it can be but that doesn’t matter any more as