Brighton's 1-0 partial victory over Real Madrid quickly had repercussions throughout the soccer world.
Social networks were flooded with comments about the English team's performance.
On Twitter, the hashtag #BrightonVsRealMadridU20 quickly became one of the most talked about topics of the night within the soccer bubble.
Influential soccer profiles, sports journalists and fans were ecstatic about Brighton's achievement.
@FabrizioRomano:
"Incredible! Brighton beat Real Madrid 1-0 and take the lead into the second leg. Lucas Tanaka and Co made history today. #BrightonVsRealMadrid."
@brfootball:
"Huge win for Brighton against Real Madrid in the Champions Youth League! #UCL."
@SkySports:
"Lucas Tanaka: a future star of European soccer? Another incredible performance from the young midfielder! Brighton 1-0 Real Madrid! #ChampionsLeague."