Copenhagen held Bayern Munich to a 0-0 draw in their Champions League Group A meeting on Wednesday, snapping their opponents’ 17-game winning streak in group-stage fixtures and keeping them in contention for the last 16.
The Bavarians lead the group with 13 points, while the Danes are second with five.
“It’s only a few people who know what it takes to come here and get a point,” said Rasmus Falk, Copenhagen’s man-of-the-match.
“I’m so proud because it’s maybe one of the hardest places in the world to get a point.”
Both teams required time to adjust, especially since Bayern was missing numerous key players due to injuries.
Roony Bardghji’s 27th-minute shot for Copenhagen went narrowly wide, while Thomas Mueller’s close-range header for Bayern was saved by keeper Kamil Grabara.
The visitors, whose robust backline has proved crucial to their success this season, defended effectively and came near again two minutes later with Diogo Goncalves’ curled shot.
The Danes may advance to the knockout stages if they defeat Galatasaray, who are also on five points after drawing 3-3 with bottom club Manchester United and almost snatching a last-gasp victory.
However, Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer came to the rescue with a double save to deny Elyounoussi and extend the German champions’ unbeaten run in the competition to 39 group-stage matches.
“We just have to accept it the way it was,” Neuer explained. “They were very well positioned, defended well and were solid when they had possession.”