It was fitting that Benfica goalkeeper Ederson Moraes was the last player to touch the ball as the Lisbon giants completed the double in Sunday's Portuguese Cup final against Vitoria Guimaraes.
With Benfica holding a 2-1 lead a desperate Vitoria side swung in a last-ditch free kick, but there was only ever going to be one winner, the tall Brazilian coming far off his line, leaping high and claiming the ball, after which the referee's final whistle triggered the celebrations.
Speaking amid the rejoicing Benfica players on the pitch, Ederson admitted: "It was probably my last game in a Benfica shirt," all but confirming the rumours that had rumbled all weekend that the 23-year-old would join Manchester City for more than the £33 million world-record fee for a goalkeeper paid by Juventus for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001.
Here are five things to know about the man who could become the world's most expensive goalkeeper.
1. He was given a baptism of fire
Ederson was thrust into the limelight last season when an injury to Benfica's first-choice goalkeeper, Julio Cesar, forced him to make his debut in what was effectively the title decider in the hostile environment of Alvalade, the home of fierce Lisbon rivals Sporting.
Ederson's debut in the Primeira Liga for Benfica immediately showcased one of his greatest attributes: his unflappable composure. An assured performance in front of a fervent crowd of 50,000 helped Benfica to a 1-0 victory to overtake Sporting and put them top of the table, a position they would not relinquish.
2. He dethroned a legend
Ederson followed up his impressive display in the Lisbon derby with a series of faultless showings. So good, in fact, that nobody questioned the decision of coach Rui Vitoria to stick with the youngster even when Julio Cesar was fit again, notwithstanding that the veteran Brazil goalkeeper had been tremendous for Benfica since arriving in Lisbon in 2014.
With Ederson between the sticks, Benfica went on a winning run of 10 straight games in the league to pip Sporting to the title by two points. Six of those victories were by one-goal margins, and you can make a strong argument that without Ederson's magnificent form, Benfica would not have won the title in 2015-16.
3. He is dominant in the box and a wonderful kicker
Attentive and not afraid to come off his line, Ederson dominates the penalty area by making good use of his 6-foot-2 frame, while his athleticism and sharp reactions make him a brilliant shot-stopper.
As well as being a formidable last line of defence, Ederson is also known for his huge goal kicks that land deep in the opposition's half (something he may have to adapt when playing under Pep Guardiola's short passing system). A couple of weeks ago he even clocked up an assist in exactly that manner, a quick and colossal goal kick allowing Mexican striker Raul Jimenez to take advantage of a one-on-one.
4. He is not the finished article
Ederson has been hugely impressive in one-and-a-half seasons as Benfica's No. 1, but he has not been faultless. Always keen to anticipate danger, he sporadically rushes out of his area recklessly, only to be beaten to the ball by the attacker.
More worryingly for Manchester City fans perhaps is the way he has been caught out with the ball at his feet. Whether owing to overconfidence of lack of concentration, a lackadaisical attitude when dealing with back passes has left him embarrassed on occasion.
5. He is Brazil's future
Ederson was selected by Brazil for last summer's Copa America but had to pull out of the squad due to injury. However, the national team are keeping close tabs on him, with Brazil goalkeeping coach Claudio Taffarel in attendance as Ederson put in a man-of-the-match display to help Benfica to a 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in this season's Champions League. "He has enormous potential and a great future ahead of him," the Brazil legend said.