Capturing the Euros in enemy territory is no mean feat. But doing it with your best player sidelined is something else.

Sidelined, Ronaldo did everything within his earthly power to will his team to victory.

Here’s how twitter reacted to his final.

Sadness and objectivity was one angle.

Others decided the final was over.

Twitter users started to gain medical degrees by the second.

21st Century trends continue to form here.

Chris Simpsons Artist waded in.

People started to notice Ronaldo’s new role as the game progressed.

But perhaps most importantly, people just had to sit back and accept one of the game’s most divisive figures is a European champion.