After squeezing through a difficult group, Tottenham were rewarded with an equally difficult Last 16 tie, against German league leaders Borussia Dortmund.
The North London side looked unlikely to qualify for the knockout rounds at all, after just three games of the group stage, having only picked up a solitary point.
However they showed incredible mental strength and determination, and got a good point at the Nou Camp to progress at the expense of Inter Milan.
Everything considered, the prospect of a first Champions League night under the lights at their new stadium, will provide extra motivation for the Tottenham players.
In contrast, Borussia Dortmund faired well in a tricky group stage draw, even usurping perennial contenders Atletico Madrid to advance in top spot.
The German side are flying high at the top of their domestic table; sitting an incredible nine points ahead of old rivals Bayern Munich in the race for the title.
English starlet Jadon Sancho is just one of the key men in this tie; the youngster will be vying with Tottenham striker and compatriot Harry Kane for the limelight.
However it is not just Sancho and Kane that will be exciting the neutral into tuning into this tie. Fellow forwards Paco Alcacer and Lucas Moura, and midfielders Marco Reus and Christian Eriksen, will also be looking to influence the tie in their side's favour.
In terms of historical head to head records, the teams are all square. 2 wins and 2 defeats apiece between four encounters means that neither side has an edge heading into the encounter.
The most recent meeting between the two clubs was in last season's group stage; the English side ran out 3-1 winners at home and 2-1 winners away, to seal their passage into the next round of the competition.
regardless of previous results, both sides have seemingly found their feet this season, with their respective stars at peak form. Therefore, we are set to enjoy a brilliant knockout tie...