FK Rostov vs Bayern Munich - Bayern eyeing victory to keep hopes of topping Group D

Bayern Munich head to Rostov knowing they must secure victory to keep alive any hope of overtaking Atletico Madrid at the top spot of Champions League Group D and with it seeding for the knockout stages.

With the Russians bottom with just one point along with PSV Eindhoven, both the German and Spanish sides are already assured of qualification with two matches left to play.

However, it is Atletico who currently hold a three-point advantage following their 100 per cent return from four European ties so far.

Bayern host Atletico on MatchDay Six, but could already see themselves consigned to runners-up spot should the Spaniards beat PSV in Madrid on Wednesday night.

The Bundesliga side may have romped to a 5-0 win over the Russians on what was their Champions League debut back in September, but Ivan Daniliants' side came close to leaving Madrid with a draw from their last fixture before going down to a goal from Antoine Griezmann deep into stoppage time.

Rostov could yet earn themselves a shot at the Europa League and Bayern coach Carlo Ancelotti warned against any complacency at the Olimp-2 Stadium.

The Italian said at a press conference: "Rostov are a good team tactically and very well organised defensively. They are dangerous on the counterattack and don't give you much space.

"I am sure it won't be 5-0 again. We will have to fight to win this time.

"Rostov played well against PSV and didn't deserve to lose away to Atletico Madrid.

"We need to attack well, with pace, but without losing our shape."

Ancelotti also dispelled suggestions the change in climate would be of significance.

He said: "We play when it is cold and we play when it is hot. If we are focused, the temperature doesn't matter."

Bayern will be without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has not travelled to Russia because of a calf problem, while Arjen Robben, Javi Martinez, Arturo Vidal and Kingsley Coman also remained in Germany to continue their recovery.

Sven Ulreich, though, believes he can comfortably step in between the posts for what will be a first Bayern appearance since the pre-season tour of America.

The goalkeeper said on Bayern's official website: "I feel good and am ready.

"I always train normally with the team and prepare myself for every game as if I were used. In addition, I have already gained a lot of experience, both internationally and in the Bundesliga.

"I assume that I will not get much to do, just like Manu. Nevertheless, it is important to be there in the critical situations."

Rostov coach Daniliants, meanwhile, does not expect Bayern's selection worries to pose them too much difficulty given the strength of the German side's playing squad.

"I don't know which line-up Bayern will field, but Bayern are Bayern, they are one of the best teams in Europe," he said.

"We didn't play as badly as the scoreline suggested in our first meeting.

"We started very well (in Munich). Prior to the first goal, our defensive organisation looked really solid and we didn't allow Bayern to do anything. The difference between the sides was their decision making and the speed with which they work the ball."