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LIVERPOOL were given a warm welcome as they arrived in Kiev in a bid to create history.

Hundreds of fans waited outside the team's hotel to wish Liverpool stars good luck ahead of their Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was handed a traditional Ukrainian gift on his arrival
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was handed a traditional Ukrainian gift on his arrivalCredit: Handout - Getty

 

Boss Jurgen Klopp and his side touched down in the Ukrainian capital on Thursday evening and were treated on arrival by women in traditional costume.

The German got more than he bargained for when he was handed a local gift before posing for pictures.

A young Liverpool fan was waiting for the players to step off the plane and handed star man Mo Salah a bouquet of flowers.

Border guards in their uniform were watching over the action but showed their support by wearing white and red face paint.

The boss looked in good spirits after being greeted by fans at the team hotel
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The boss looked in good spirits after being greeted by fans at the team hotelCredit: AP:Associated Press
Women in traditional dress were at the airport to greet the Liverpool stars
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Women in traditional dress were at the airport to greet the Liverpool starsCredit: Handout - Getty
Mo Salah was handed a bouquet of flowers from a young Liverpool fan
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Mo Salah was handed a bouquet of flowers from a young Liverpool fanCredit: Handout - Getty

Klopp looked in relaxed mood and was snapped with a huge grin on his face with avid fans taking pictures.

Supporters lined up outside the hotel hoping to get a glimpse and pictures of the stars on arrival.

And it wasn't a subtle arrival with the team rocking up in their luxury bus with 'We are Liverpool' stamped across the side.

The Reds were also given a warm send off from fans at John Lennon airport as they boarded the plane with one fan giving Klopp a kiss on the cheek.

Liverpool fans start the party in Kiev ahead of Champions League final clash with Real Madrid
Fans waited outside John Lennon airport as Liverpool headed for the plane
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Fans waited outside John Lennon airport as Liverpool headed for the planeCredit: EPA
Liverpool will look to Salah to unlock the Real Madrid defence
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Liverpool will look to Salah to unlock the Real Madrid defenceCredit: Getty - Contributor
Liverpool looked in relaxed mood as they touched down at their base
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Liverpool looked in relaxed mood as they touched down at their baseCredit: Reuters
Hundreds of fans wanted to get pictures of the Liverpool players on arrival
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Hundreds of fans wanted to get pictures of the Liverpool players on arrivalCredit: AP:Associated Press

Zinedine Zidane's Real are aiming for a fourth Champions League title in five years - and an unprecedented three in a row.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are gunning for European title No6 - having last won at the Miracle of Istanbul in 2005, beating AC Milan on penalties having trailed 3-0 at half-time.

And Liverpool will know if they can pull off a win on Saturday they will return to a hero's welcome.

Real Madrid stars including Cristiano Ronaldo arrive in Kiev for Champions League final against Liverpool
Zinedine Zidane's men also arrived in Kiev on Thursday
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Zinedine Zidane's men also arrived in Kiev on ThursdayCredit: EPA
Gareth Bale was with the Real Madrid side as they touched down in Kiev
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Gareth Bale was with the Real Madrid side as they touched down in KievCredit: EPA
Real Madrid players step off their plane in Ukraine
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Real Madrid players step off their plane in UkraineCredit: Handout - Getty

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