Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has admitted that "it's not easy" knowing that he will not start Saturday's Champions League final.

The Chilean has been Barca's first-choice goalkeeper in La Liga this season, but has had to play second fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen in Europe.

Bravo accepts his role in the squad, but has conceded that it is difficult knowing that he will not be selected against Juventus.

"It's not easy [being told that you won't play in a Champions League final]," he told Fox Sports.

"You always dream of playing, but you also have to be aware when you're not playing that you must still contribute to the team."

Bravo and Ter Stegen both joined Barcelona last summer.