On Wednesday night, Al Ahli of Egypt secured their historic first Champions League victory in the club's history with a stunning 1-0 win over Valencia at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
The match was all but over before it had even begun, as Valencia goalkeeper David de Gea made a spectacular save from Al Ahli's wingback, Alex Telles, who scored his side's only goal on the stroke of halftime.
But despite the setback, Valencia fought back and created several chances to equalize, including a late penalty shout that went against them.
In the end, however, it was Telles who sealed the deal for Al Ahli, scoring what is likely to be one of the greatest goals in Champions League history.
With the ball at his feet just outside the box, Telles cut inside and fired a fierce shot past the despairing Valencia defenders to give his team the lead they needed.
It was a moment of pure magic and skill from Telles, who has become a key player for Al Ahli this season after joining from Manchester United in January.
The win means that Al Ahli will now face either Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16, where they have a chance to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
For Valencia, it was a disappointing evening, but one that they can take heart from. They played well throughout the game and showed great character in the face of defeat.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that will go down in the annals of Champions League history. And for Al Ahli, it was a moment that will live long in the memory.
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