Borussia Dortmund will start favorites against Malaga in their quarterfinal Champions League tie, but coach Jurgen Klopp is not taking progress to the semifinals for granted.
Malaga have been the surprise package of the tournament this season, putting in some brilliant performances, most notably against AC Milan and FC Porto.
"We have seen and analysed a lot of Malaga games," Klopp told reporters. "They've been doing really well and are an experienced team with strong defensive and offensive systems. The tie is open, it's a great opportunity, and we are happy to play Malaga.
"We can't say we will be disappointed if Malaga beat us - the name of the opposition doesn't matter, because Malaga are a very good side and Manuel Pellegrini is an excellent coach. We are concentrated on this game.
"Many teams have been eliminated, and Malaga and ourselves are still involved. There will be good games in these quarter-finals but I think this will be one of the best matches in the competition. The most important game of the season is this one. We want to reach the semi-finals, so let's see what happens."
Malaga coach Pellegrini believes stopping Dortmund from pouring forward in droves will be key to keeping the tie within the Spanish side's reach.
"Dortmund have a great side -- they are current Bundesliga champions and have five players who start for the German national team," the former Villarreal coach said. "They have huge potential, are very creative in midfield, but I think their main strength is in attack. We will try to minimise their strengths while playing to ours.
"What I do know is that it is so important to get a good result to take into the away leg. This tie will be played over 180 minutes and the first 90 will be played at home, where we have to neutralise their game and try to impose ours. However, the outcome will most likely be decided in Dortmund."
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Expected lineups: Malaga: Willy; Gamez, Weligton, Demichelis, Antunes; Toulalan, Iturra; Joaquin, Baptista, Isco; Santa Cruz.
Dortmund: Weidenfeller; Piszczek, Subotic, Santana, Schmelzer; Bender, Gundogan; Blaszczykowski, Gotze, Reus; Lewandowski.
Prediction: 2-1 to Dortmund