AC Milan are back on Irish soil in a European clash for the first time in 45 years as the Rossoneri get set to take on Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Co take on the Hoops in a one-legged behind-closed-doors clash amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It's a glamour fixture for Stephen Bradley's side - but the Rovers boss insists they fancy their chances of causing a huge upset.
The last time the decorated Serie A giants made their way to Ireland was for a Uefa Cup clash with Athlone Town in 1975.
And a famous photo of the stylish Italians arriving at a muddy St Mel's Park showed the culture shock that awaited Milan on Irish soil.
John Minnock missed a penalty that would have given Athlone a remarkable win at home and they held their own in the San Siro for the return leg, holding Milan out for an hour until a flurry of late goals resulted in a 3-0 loss.
The scene that awaits the AC Milan players in sun-soaked Dublin today contrasts with that famous occasion 45 years ago.
They take on Rovers at an empty Tallaght Stadium in a modern ground with a fine playing surface - and the hosts don't have a packed stadium to cheer them on tonight.
Ahead of tonight's big game, Roves ace Jack Byrne said: “It’s not everyday that AC Milan come here, but we need to take the ‘AC Milan’ out of it and approach it as 11 v 11.
“We want to play the best AC Milan team, so if that’s Zlatan, we want to test ourselves against the best.
“He’s a world class player and the things he has achieved in the game are unbelievable.
“And while I wouldn’t have said no to playing in the San Siro either, it’s a one-off game and a knockout.
“You don’t have a chance to feel the other team out. It’s straight in and it’s winner takes all. It’s four cup finals to try and get into the Europa League.
“Stranger things have happened. I’m not saying we’re going to dominate the ball as we’re playing against a world class team but we feel as if we’re in the game.”
