Bayern go into their second group game in scintillating form, having won their last nine games in all competitions without conceding a single goal. They also won their group opener at Villarreal two weeks ago to lead the standings.
While Bayern have historic associations with the city of Manchester, they are linked to United rather than City.
United's 1958 air crash in Munich that decimated the team and the 1999 Champions League Final where United snatched a last-gasp victory over Bayern are two significant dates in Munich.
But Bayern are more eager to look ahead than back, with this season's Champions League final to be held in the Bavarian capital and Bayern eager for a shot at a fifth title.
"In the form we are currently in the only team that can beat us is ourselves," said Bayern captain Philipp Lahm after their 3-0 league win over Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
"The team is well-prepared, hugely motivated and I am very optimistic," said club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
"City are the favourites in the group together with us so it would be great if we could beat them on Tuesday."
"Bayern are like us. They play good football and they play to win," local media quoted the Italian as saying.
"This will be different to when we played Napoli. Bayern will attack because that is their mentality. It will be very open."
"It always happens like that, doesn't it? When I saw the draw I just sensed Bayern might end up against City," Boateng told the Sunday Times.
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