Overview
- Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, with 18-year-old Willian Estevao scoring in a standout performance that outshone Lamine Yamal.
- Outlets reported he joined a small group of teenagers to score in each of their first three Champions League starts, with the specific ranking differing by source.
- Opta-cited data reported via TNT Sports and the Mirror says he has five goals and one assist in 740 minutes, outpacing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at a comparable early stage.
- Agent Andre Cury told Cadena SER that Barcelona held talks over Estevao in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but could not complete a move due to the club’s finances, while noting the player’s affection for Barca and his current five-year Chelsea contract.
- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lauded Estevao’s talent yet cautioned against Messi–Ronaldo comparisons for both him and Yamal, who had a quiet match and was substituted in the 80th minute.