"Chelsea's 3-0 win on Tuesday was the night when 18-year-old Estevao announced himself on the world stage, capped with a stunning goal that put his fellow young winger firmly in the shade. Of course, 18-year-old Yamal won't be too worried when the dust settles. He is a European Championship winner with Spain, a two-time LaLiga champion and a Ballon D'Or runner-up."
"Similarly, the bloated nature of this Champions League group stage means Barcelona's 15th-place position in the table is no disaster with three matchweeks ahead containing eminently winnable games against Bayer Leverkusen, Copenhagen and Slavia Prague. But this is the kind of occasion that pushes Estevao and Chelsea into the conversation at the highest level of the game, allowing a fanbase who have witnessed unprecedented change at their club since winning the Champions League in 2021"
Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0, a result defined by 18-year-old Estevao Willian's breakthrough performance and a remarkable goal. Chelsea gained an early advantage after Jules Koundé's 27th-minute own goal and a 44th-minute red card for Ronald Araújo. A quick turnover allowed Reece James to feed Estevao, who then produced a decisive attacking moment. Lamine Yamal retains significant honours and potential, including a European Championship, two LaLiga titles and a Ballon d'Or runner-up finish. Barcelona's position in the group remains recoverable with several winnable fixtures ahead. The result raised expectations about Estevao's long-term ceiling.
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