Borussia Monchengladbach coach Andre Schubert wants his Bayern Munich-conquering team to carry their momentum into this week's Champions League clash at Manchester City.
The German side cannot progress in the competition but can claim a place in the latter stages of the Europa League with victory in their final Group D game at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
They go into the match in fine form after a run of 12 games unbeaten -- stretching back to their home loss to City in September -- and a superb 3-1 win over Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Schubert, speaking in his prematch press conference, said: "This has nothing to do with the Bayern match. It is a European game that is very attractive and we want to continue being in Europe.
"But we can take things out of the Bayern game -- that we can play against very strong teams and get a result. They are one of the best teams in the world at the moment.
"That gives us strength and confidence and we want to show that again."
Schubert took charge of Monchengladbach following the resignation of Lucien Favre earlier this season and has made an immediate impression.
The former youth team boss won his first six Bundesliga matches while in caretaker charge -- an unprecedented feat -- and in November was rewarded with a two-year contract. That run has taken a team that lost their first five matches of the season to third in the table.
Schubert accepts expectations are rising but does not think that places any extra pressure on the players in terms of the City clash.
He said: "We are going through a good spell at the moment. The fans should be excited and have expectations. As long as we remain with our feet on the ground, stay cool and maintain our targets, we don't have any problems with that.
"We know what we have to do. We will do everything we can to put on a great display against a great club."
Monchengladbach will have the backing of at least 3,000 of their famously vocal supporters at Eastlands.
Schubert said: "Our fans are great for us. It was the same in Italy. It is clear we have great support and I think we will hear them throughout the stadium tomorrow."
Schubert was not offended when told opposite number Manuel Pellegrini was asked hardly any questions about the German side when he held his press conference earlier in the day.
He said: "It means they are interested in Manchester City. It doesn't really matter. Never mind. We'll come here and play."