Manchester City came back dramatically to beat Borussia Monchengladbach and pip Juventus to the top of Group D.
David Silva finished a fine team move but goals from Julian Korb and Raffael put the Germans ahead at the break.
Crucially, Juventus fell behind at Sevilla and Raheem Sterling poked in to give City hope of the win they needed.
Sterling then raced clear to curl Manuel Pellegrini's side ahead and substitute Wilfried Bony converted from six yards to cap an exhilarating night.
Slow start, frenetic finish
"If we play the way we did in the second half we can play against any team," Pellegrini said after watching City's fightback.
Bony's finish sparked wild scenes at the Etihad Stadium and when news of Juventus' defeat in southern Spain was confirmed, City fans could celebrate seeing their side top a Champions League group for the first time.
Man of the match - Raheem Sterling
"It is his birthday and before the game, the minimum I thought he had to do is score two goals," said Pellgrini of Sterling
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