The smile across Ilaix Moriba’s face as his team-mates surrounded him to congratulate the youngster on the goal that finally put Osasuna to bed said it all.
It was replicated throughout the side and no doubt any cules watching were doing their best Cheshire Cat impression too.
In the space of a handful of substitute appearances in the first team, he too is beginning to emerge as just the type of player Barca need.
Fearless, dynamic and strong, there is also so much joy in the way that he plays the game.
It’s beautiful to watch and it’s clear that he’s living the dream, but this isn’t a token gesture by Ronald Koeman.