In purely footballing terms, Kevin de Bruyne will be more frustrated than most Manchester City players to see the season grind to a halt.
After being ruled out for most of last season through injury, De Bruyne has made up for lost time this year and has arguably been in the best form of his City career.
When the Belgian tucked away a crucial penalty at Real Madrid following a brilliant Man of the Match performance at the Bernabeu, it was a sign he has even more to give than his fine Premier League form this season.
His task now is to stay fit, healthy and motivated while football is suspended - and he will do so knowing he is the most creative player in Europe this season.