Copenhagen celebrated with roars of unbridled elation after reaching the last 16 of the Champions League for only the second time ever on Tuesday night.
The Danish champions beat Galatasaray 1-0 to secure qualification and will continue their fairytale journey in 2024 after progressing from the second qualifying round, which began back in July.
A goal from Lukas Lerager, who was later sent off, was enough to put Copenhagen through to the knockout rounds for the first time since 2010/11.
The result meant Galatasaray finished third in Group A, dropping down into the Europa League, while Manchester United finished bottom and crashed out of Europe with a 1-0 loss against Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad clinched top spot in Group D after they drew 0-0 with Inter Milan, who came second but were level on points with the Spaniards.
Sociedad will enter the last 16 of Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 2003/04.
Copenhagen were jubilant at full-time after reaching the last 16 of the Champions League for the second time in their history
Elsewhere, it was heartbreak for Sevilla in Group A as they lost 2-1 at Lens, a result which sees them wave goodbye to Europe entirely.
Surprise French package Lens will drop down into the Europa League in the New Year, leaving Sevilla out of their favourite competition.
In Group D, Benfica beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-1 in their own back yard to secure Europa League football and send the Austrain energy drink powerhouses packing.
More to follow.