Leipzig loom as the outsiders in Tuesday’s last four clash in Lisbon against Paris Saint Germain, who’ve already claimed the Ligue 1 title this season, along with the Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue and Trophee des Champions, leaving them on the cusp of unique quintet.
PSG have never made it further than the semi-final stage in the top continental competition, reaching the last four with George Weah starring in the 1994-95 campaign.
In the past seven seasons, the Parisians have crashed out in the knockout stages, including four consecutive quarter-final exits and three last 16 departures.
But with history beckoning for PSG against an underdog opponent, German boss Tuchel refused to be drawn into the discussion.
“We’re not talking about a historic game amongst ourselves, we’re living in the moment,” the former Borussia Dortmund and FSV Mainz manager said.
“We deserved to be here because we have had an extraordinary Champions League, an extraordinary season.
“We’ve worked hard throughout the season. This is the result.
“We’ve already done the quadruple, and now we go on. We’re calm, happy to be together. On the pitch, we’re strong.
“In training, the week at Faro was top-notch, as was Sunday’s session. There was concentration, smiles, and quality. We’re here, we’re ready.
“We want to win this semi-final. We don’t know what the result will be, but we’re going to fight.”
Two French and two German clubs remain in the UEFA Champions League, with Leipzig and Olympique Lyon the outsiders to make the final.
Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann, 33, knows Tuchel well having played under him at Augsburg.
“Matches against him are always interesting, because he has a good idea about football,” Nagelsmann said.
“I have often played against him but rarely won. That should change now.
“It’s clear the quality they have - Angel Di Maria will be back and (Kylian) Mbappe will be fit enough to start. We will need a top performance to reach the final.”