They won every match with style and efficiency, capping their run with a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Real Madrid in the semi-finals. Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembele and Gonçalo Ramos all got on the scoresheet, while the midfield trio of Ruiz, Vitinha and Joao Neves dominated every game they played.

The tournament is bankrolled by American and Middle Eastern investment; as is football globally. Where it goes from here is anyone's guess.