Chelsea Thrash Barcelona 3-0 in Champions League as Estêvão Scores Stunner

Overview

• Jules Koundé’s own goal put Chelsea ahead on 27 minutes before Estêvão’s solo strike made it 2-0 on 55 and Liam Delap added a third on 73.
• Barcelona finished the first half with 10 men after Ronald Araújo was sent off in the 44th minute for a second yellow card.
• Video reviews featured heavily, with three Chelsea goals overturned for handball or offside and Delap’s finish confirmed after a VAR check.
• The result reshapes the group picture with Chelsea on 10 points and Barcelona stuck on 7 outside the direct knockout spots.
• Estêvão, 18, called his goal the most special moment of his career as coach Enzo Maresca praised his display but warned against Messi or Ronaldo comparisons.