When Sevilla and Leicester City met in Spain, few backed then-manager Claudio Ranieri's side to emerge with anything worth shouting about.
A key away goal and a relatively decent defensive display means that they have a chance of progressing at the King Power on Tuesday night.
It will not have come as a positive to many Leicester fans to see Sevilla arriving at East Midlands Airport with their strongest players in tow - including Manchester City loanee Samir Nasri.
Former Premier League midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, who has improved considerably since his days at Stoke, was also part of the travelling party.