FC Dallas took on Mexican powerhouse Pachuca, had a bit of a nervy start conceding a goal early, but eventually leveled the play and came out on top with a 2-1 win. The series is only halfway through, with having to travel to Mexico to play the away leg, but there is plenty to talk about from the first 90.
The level of competition was much...MUCH higher
Making it to the knockout stages of any competition is important, because it weeded out the lesser teams, but it is a little more special when it is the Champions League.