The moral of this week's Champions League story is that superstars (as long as they have the right attitude) will always be superstars. When dealing with a teenage superstar, inconsistency should be expected, and it once was.
There was a time before social media ruled the world, when stars like Desire Doue could have a difficult spell without being told he was overrated or criticised for a bad game.
On Tuesday night, Doue reminded everyone that superstars shine brightest when their team needs them the most - on the biggest of stages. He reminded the world that he is going to the top, no matter how much his critics doubt him.
Star player - Desire Doue
27 minutes into their Champions League play-off first leg, and PSG found themselves 2-0 down away at Monaco and in deep trouble. A horror start to the tie got worse when Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele was forced off with the latest setback in an injury-hit season. However, one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity.
As mentioned previously, Doue has been struggling to replicate his outstanding performances from last season's breakthrough season, but he was back to his best on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old made an immediate impact off the bench, drilling a strike inside the box across goal and into the bottom-right-hand corner.
Then, just minutes before half-time, Doue played a central role in PSG's equaliser after another one of his dangerous strikes was parried only as far as Achraf Hakimi, who tapped in from close range.
The dazzling Doue was seizing his opportunity.
In the second half, the French international finished off a brilliant PSG move with a deadly finish into the top corner, completing his side's comeback and a sensational brace to boot. A super-sub performance more than worthy of this award.
Surprise package - Bodo/Glimt
We should start to name this the Bodo/Glimt award! The Norwegian newcomers are proving to be a fantastic addition to the Champions League after pulling off three improbable giant-killings in their last three UCL games.
Although one of those victories came away to Atletico Madrid, two of them have now come at their home fortress in the Arctic Circle. And contrary to some opinions, their impressive home record is not down to their artificial pitch; it is because of something real, and if they make it through a tough San Siro test next week, it will be a headache for whoever faces them next.
Despite stunning Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in their final two league phase encounters, last season's Champions League finalists Inter would have fancied their chances heading into Wednesday night's tie. Unlike their previous two wins against European giants, Inter were not going to underestimate them, especially in knockout football.
After a fast start from the hosts, which saw them race into a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute, Inter equalised in the 30th minute through the clinical finish of talented striker Francesco Esposito inside the box.
Bodo, though, showed exactly why it isn't the artificial pitch that they have to thank for their imperious home form. The hosts responded brilliantly, taking the game to Inter and putting the Serie A league leaders under immense pressure. And when they retook the lead just after the hour mark, it was a lethal finish into the top corner by Jens Hauge - a man making a habit out of scoring important goals.
Now playing on the electric home support, Bodo continued to push for more goals and found it just three minutes later from Kasper Hogh, another striker for the big occasion - a club legend in the making.
Considering the attacking intent and intensity the home side played with throughout the 90 minutes, it is hard to argue against them deserving the 3-1 win. A victory that has now put huge pressure on Inter heading into the second leg at the San Siro next week.
This brilliant Bodo/Glimt side continue to revel in the underdog role by playing exhilarating attacking football to create a uniquely intimidating atmosphere, with supporters so close to the pitch that you really feel their influence and role as the 12th man.
Team of the Week - Newcastle United
Considering their up-and-down form and a number nine struggling for goals heading into a tricky away tie in Qarabag, Newcastle United were far from obvious favourites. However, it took just three minutes to take the lead, and inside the first 10 minutes, the visitors found themselves 2-0 ahead and very much the favourites.
After scoring the opening goal, Anthony Gordon would score a further three first-half goals (two of them being penalties) to take the match ball and help Newcastle to a remarkable 5-0 half-time lead.
Qarabag were poor, and some of the defending was schoolboy stuff, but Gordon was electric, pouncing on any mistakes and punishing the home side for it. It was a sensational display from Gordon, who deserves the perfect 10 rating that our Flashscore database gave him.
Despite Gordon taking the headlines, though, this is more a story of a Newcastle side coming to life in their last two games. The visitors could have and should have scored more but the attacking intent is hard to ignore when looking at the stats from their 6-1 victory.
Newcastle finished the match with an XG of 5.7 after 22 shots and 14 on target - creating 13 big chances. It was as dominant a European away performance as it gets and a positive sign for Eddie Howe heading into the business end of their season.
Moment of the Week - Vini Jr. reports racial abuse by Benfica player to referee
Now, usually this award is something light-hearted, like an unlikely goal scorer or moment of magic. This week regrettably, it is something far more sinister. This week, the award is not a positive moment of the week, but instead a shocking and saddening one.
Galactico Vinicius Junior had just put Real Madrid 1-0 up at Benfica with a sensational strike which nestled into the top corner.
It was a huge goal in the tie, and it should have grabbed all the post-match headlines. It was one of those moments from a world-class player that makes this competition so unique. Instead, though, the headlines were to go in a different direction.
After scoring his spectacular goal, the Brazilian international celebrated in a fashion that should be remembered as iconic. A bit like when Jose Mourinho memorably sprinted down the touchline to celebrate a last-minute winner at Old Trafford as Porto manager. I assume you remember that, Jose?
For whatever reason, a few Benfica players took issue with his celebration and Gianluca Prestianni made a comment under his shirt in Vinicius's direction that clearly wasn't pleasant. The Brazilian ran over to the referee straight away to report an incident he deemed to be of a racist nature, and the game was paused for 10 minutes with Vini Jr. sitting on the bench, making it unclear if the match would resume.
Contrary to some opinions on Amazon Prime, Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid would have been well within their rights to not continue, and it was incredibly brave of him to play on. The incident was reported to UEFA, and an investigation will follow to determine what punishment (if any) the Argentine striker should face.
We might never know exactly what Prestianni said, but the fact that Kylian Mbappe (who was within earshot of the incident) strongly supported Vini's claims on the pitch and later on social media tells us a lot. And the fact that Prestianni made his comment under his shirt so TV cameras couldn't pick up what was said is even more telling.
His response to Mbappe berating him was also interesting; he looked like a naughty schoolboy caught causing mischief, not an innocent man defending himself. Now, we can't say he's guilty; only a few people know the truth, but it was an incredibly unsavoury moment nonetheless.