Football fans are used to seeing Diego Costa play with a snarl.
But this time he let out a wide smile for the camera as he posed for a picture with one of his footballing idols, Ronaldo.
Growing up in Brazil, Costa no doubt looked up to the exploits of El Fenomeno, who became the best player in the world in the 90s and whose goals them to glory at the 2002 World Cup.
Costa may have asked for some tips on how to combat injuries, having spent much of the season on the sidelines.
The Atletico Madrid striker underwent foot surgery last month and has managed only 15 appearances this season.
He is expected to return in time for the Champions League last-16 next month, where Atletico face Juventus.
Ronaldo had more than his fair share of injury issues during his career, but the pair have similarities that go beyond the football field or the treatment table.
Brazil's former No 9 was an infamous party animal during his playing days, and Costa has been known to enjoy a maverick lifestyle.
In 2017 he partied in an Atletico Madrid shirt, having just lifted the Premier League title with Chelsea and has been pictured in nightclubs throughout his career.
Febbdeilmy
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Ronaldo Lima, one of the best strikers to have played on the surface of the earth.
Not one of the best he is the best
Tazbdmou
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Ronaldo Lima, one of the best strikers to have played on the surface of the earth.
janabarca
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ronaldo nazzorio the striker everyone feared played for Real Madrid,Barcelona, inter Milan,ac Milan a greatest no.9 he can dribble past player and score or he will take long shot to score if injuries doesn't exist we would have seen someone suppressing Pele long back
Eddycure
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two of my favorites players! always good to see y'all. thanks for everything guys!
rahulbk
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costa looks older than ronaldo
JamesKwoffie
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Costa can you achieve your dreams??
chidesco1
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Excess quality in one picture.