Bayern Munich return to Bundesliga business on Sunday in a top-of-the-table clash at Borussia Monchengladbach with winger Arjen Robben insisting their Champions League record romp at Roma is already history.
Pep Guardiola’s Bayern are four points clear of Gladbach ahead of Sunday’s clash at Borussia Park and Lucien Favre’s side have their work cut out to prevent Bayern claiming a seventh straight win.
The Bavarian giants romped to the biggest European away win in the club’s proud history on Tuesday when they hammered Roma 7-1 in the Italian capital with Robben scoring twice.
“We must also keep our feet on the ground,” said Robben.
“It’s still early in the season and although this may sound stupid, there are still things we can improve on. Now it’s back to the Bundesliga.”
Gladbach are unbeaten in their eight league games and are one of only four clubs who remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga, including Bayern, Mainz and Hoffenheim.
“We’re looking forward to the game, but everyone knows Bayern are a team with a lot of quality and confidence,” said Gladbach’s Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
“We’re playing at home in front of our fans, so it’s going to be an interesting game for us.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s Bayern or Bremen who is coming, we’ll just concentrate on our game.”
Gladbach have a decent recent record against Bayern with two wins against the Bavarian giants in their last six meetings.
But Guardiola’s Bayern claimed a 2-0 win at Borussia Park on their last meeting in January.
Fixtures (all times 1330 GMT unless stated)
Sunday
VfL Wolfsburg v Mainz 05, Borussia Monchengladbach v Bayern Munich (1630)
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