Chelsea Controls Match against Barcelona

Chelsea’s dominant performance secured a 3-0 victory over Barcelona, especially following Ronald Araujo’s red card just before halftime, which shifted the match significantly in favor of the hosts.

Lamine Yamal, who has become central to Barcelona’s attacking play, was effectively contained by Chelsea’s defense, yielding his lowest touch count for the season. Estevao took advantage of the gaps to score a beautifully executed goal, marking a significant milestone in his young career.

Key Moments

• Arouho’s red card at the 44th minute solidified Chelsea’s control.
• Estevao scored his ninth goal for club and country, becoming one of the youngest players to score in his first three Champions League starts, a feat only previously matched by Kylian Mbappé.

Thierry Henry praised Estevao’s dribbling skills post-match, emphasizing the rarity of such talent in modern football.

“Let him cook. Let him play.” Henry stated, advocating for the importance of allowing skillful players to express themselves on the field.