It meant we were relatively comfortable in hitting the target of finishing in the top eight, and gaining automatic progress to the round of 16 on the road to Bilbao.
Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo's goals in the 2-0 victory at FCSB ensured only Lazio and Athleic Club bettered our record, and Tottenham were next in fourth. That is significant because it means Spurs, one of the favourites to lift the trophy, cannot now meet United until the final, providing both English clubs go all the way.
Due to the new format, United know we will meet one of four teams in the last 16, with the play-offs needing to be played first before the draw is held next month.