MILAN - Celtic are just one point away from booking their place in the last 16 of the Champions League for the second year running.
A draw is all they need at AC Milan to ensure they join the holders in the second round, and there is a train of thought suggesting the barricades should be raised.
Manager Gordon Strachan does not believe in that, though, and admits his side will have only one aim when they take to the field on Tuesday.
"I have never asked any player, any of those I have managed now or in the past, to play for a draw," he said. "To be honest, I would not know how to.
"Our attitude has got to remain the same, we will go out to play football, enjoy ourselves and try to win."
That is precisely what the Bhoys did at Celtic Park, showing no sign of intimidation against the defending European champions, and picking up their first points in Group D in early October.
The opponent is the same on Tuesday, but the venue will be different.
And playing away from home has often been Celtic's major weakness; it is that flaw which his side must now overcome.
"There is no scientific formula to football and, if there was one, I would change it to let us win away," added Strachan.
However, Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned Celtic they will have their work cut out to earn the point they need at the San Siro.
The Rossoneri have already clinched their place in the next round but group supremacy is still up for grabs.
"I will not make any changes," Ancelotti said.
"We are giving a lot of importance to this game.
"We will play with our best line-up. Even if we have already qualified, we want to finish top of our group."
A draw in Milan would satisfy both sides as the hosts lead Group D, one point clear of Celtic.
Shakhtar Donetsk - who face Benfica on Tuesday - are three points behind the Scottish giants but have a better head-to-head record between the two sides.
"In the case this game would finish in a draw, I don't fear criticism," said Ancelotti.
"We will go out to do our duty. Tomorrow we will play showing loyalty and respect for everyone."
Ancelotti is well aware of the challenge his team face against Strachan's side.
Milan have only suffered one defeat in Europe's elite club competition this season - 2-1 at Celtic Park on October 3 when Scott McDonald's 89th-minute winner handed the Scots victory.
"Celtic has a team with great strength, speed and technical quality," said Ancelotti.
"But the Scottish team hands out great performances at home but they do less well on their travels."
Celtic will have an added motivation to emerge triumphant as they have never won on Italian soil in seven visits.
But Ancelotti believes his team have the edge.
"In the Champions League we have always done well and I'm sure we will show our quality," he said.
Ancelotti will have to do without Brazilian striker Ronaldo, who sustained a calf injury last week and will be unavailable for selection.
However, Ancelotti will have Kaka, who was named European Footballer of the Year and collected the Ballon D'Or on Sunday.
