Overview
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Tunisia in Lille, where Estevão equalized from the spot before a second penalty was reassigned to Lucas Paquetá, who missed over the bar.
- Carlo Ancelotti said he changed the taker to reduce pressure on the teenager, while Paquetá apologized for the miss and vowed to improve.
- Estevão scored in both November friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, bringing his tally to five goals in 11 senior appearances for the Seleção.
- The winger is reported as the second-youngest Brazilian to reach five international goals, behind Pelé, according to Chelsea Stats.
- Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi labeled him a "football genius" and suggested Ballon d'Or contention in the coming years, as the £29m Chelsea signing continues to earn regular minutes under Enzo Maresca.