Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League, with 18-year-old Estevão scoring a spectacular goal that highlighted his rising star status and contributed to Barcelona's ongoing struggles.
Chelsea secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in the Champions League, largely thanks to a breathtaking goal from 18-year-old Brazilian sensation Estevão. With his family watching, Estevão skillfully navigated past two defenders before firing a powerful angled shot for Chelsea's second goal. The young forward, who expressed immense joy and a strong connection with the fans, was a constant threat throughout the match, earning praise from coach Enzo Maresca for his goal and pressing efforts. This win, also bolstered by strong performances from Liam Delap, Pedro Neto, and man-of-the-match Marc Cucurella, marked Chelsea's third victory and secured them a spot in the top-eight standings. Estevão, already a fan favorite since joining from Palmeiras, has quickly established himself as a key player, drawing comparisons to Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. For Barcelona, the loss was their second in five league-phase matches and fourth in their last ten across all competitions, with defensive issues leading to them conceding three goals in consecutive Champions League games.
