Chelsea's Estevao shone brightly in their 3-0 victory over Barcelona, a match that saw the Brazilian teenager score his second goal. Estevao has now joined the ranks of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland
as one of the few teenagers to score in each of his first three Champions League starts. His teammate, Liam Delap, praised him, saying, "He is incredible. He has the world at his feet. If he keeps grounded and keeps working hard, he can be anything he wants to be. "
Estevao's performance was pivotal in Chelsea's triumph over a 10-man Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Despite this individual brilliance, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca preferred to highlight the collective achievement of the team. He remarked on the significance of the win for both the club and its supporters, stating, "It was a huge night for him, but I think it is also a huge night for the whole club and all the fans. "
The victory marked Chelsea's fifth Champions League win against Barcelona and their most significant in terms of scoreline. However, Maresca remains focused on the challenges ahead in the competition. Chelsea currently holds 10 points from five matches and stands fifth in the standings before Wednesday's games. Maresca commented on the importance of each match, saying, "We knew how important this game was, but they are all important games. "
Reflecting on their journey so far, Maresca acknowledged both successes and setbacks. The team dropped points against Qarabag away but secured wins against Benfica and Ajax before losing to Bayern Munich. This mixed record underscores the complexity of each match in this prestigious tournament.
3 - Estvo (18y 215d) is the third teenager to score in each of his first three UEFA Champions League starts after Kylian Mbapp (18y 113d) and Erling Haaland (19y 107d). Flourishing.pic.twitter.com/8aswOnQQjsOptaJoe (@OptaJoe)November 25, 2025
Maresca expressed satisfaction with defeating Barcelona but stressed that every game presents its own challenges. "When you beat Barcelona, it is always nice," he said. "So we are happy. " The manager remains aware that there is still much work to be done as they advance further into the competition.
This landmark victory not only highlighted Estevao's potential but also reinforced Chelsea's strength as a team. As they continue their campaign, maintaining focus will be crucial for achieving further success.
