The celebrations on the pitch of the Friends Arena, following Manchester United's win over Ajax in the Europa League final, feel like a distant memory to supporters now.
The fans surprised themselves with how much they enjoyed seeing their team win the second-rate competition. They couldn't have predicted such an outpouring of celebration, yet watching their players lift the trophy felt fantastic.
As much as having new silverware to add to the collection is something to get excited about, the return to the Champions League meant almost as much.
Having been starved of seeing United compete against top-quality European opposition, Jose Mourinho had ensured that the best sides on the continent would play at Old Trafford once more.