With another coat of self-belief applied to Tottenham's progress, Harry Kane made eye contact with Cristiano Ronaldo, the pair embraced and agreed to exchange shirts.
Like the iconic Bobby Moore and Pele moment at Mexico 70, here was another portrait of mutual respect between two of the world's best footballers thrown together in competition.
For Kane, still climbing to reach his full potential, a cuddle from Ronaldo came like a symbol of acceptance from someone who has spent a decade at the very top.
'I asked for his shirt,' said Kane.