Bayern stars primed for Dortmund

VIDEO: Dortmund seeks historic domestic double

Dortmund has beaten Bayern both home and away for the last two seasons on its way to claiming back-to-back league titles, as it bids to win the league and cup double for the first time in its 103-year history.

The last of Dortmund's two previous German cups wins was in 1989, while Bayern is chasing its 16th cup title.

The Bavarian side then contests the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final against Chelsea at Allianz Arena stadium on 19 May and while it could be forgiven for being distracted, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists all eyes are on Berlin.

"All we're thinking about is this final. We've forgotten the other matches," Neuer said.

"Obviously, there are a lot of reports about the Champions League final, but everyone saw how overjoyed we were in Moenchengladbach when we made it to the cup final.

"We're fired up for the match and want to win the trophy."

Neuer played a key role in the cup semi-final victory at Gladbach in March with a crucial save in the penalty shoot-out and is determined to lift the golden trophy again having captained Schalke to its 2011 cup victory.

Lifting the German cup would also be a perfect foundation for the UCL final the week after, says Germany's first-choice goalkeeper.

"We've had a good season as a team, but it'll only be a superb season if we win trophies," Neuer said. "The result in the cup final will definitely influence the mood, that much is clear, so we'll do everything we can to win the cup."

Bayern last beat Dortmund in February 2010 and the Bavarian giant is not used to losing regularly to a rival from within Germany.

"When you lose four times, there is a certain anger," said Germany and Bayern midfielder Thomas Mueller. "We want to show them that this isn't how it's going to be for the next five years."

Mueller is not the only Bayern star itching to break the losing streak. "We all have a burning desire, we want to win," said Munich's Dutch winger Arjen Robben.

Dortmund is Unbeaten in its last 22 games in all competitions since losing to Marseille in the UCL in  December.

"It's one of the biggest matches in Germany of recent years. We're totally looking forward to it," said Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp.

Both teams will be at full strength for the showcase final at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, although Bayern vice-captain and Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger has admitted he is still carrying an ankle injury.