Chelsea thrash Barcelona at Bridge in Champions League
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Barcelona defender Eric Garcia admitted that Estevao's brilliant goal was what "killed' their hopes in the game during Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat to Chelsea.
Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening with a magnificent performance.Enzo Maresca’s side dominated the fixture, and the scoreline could have been
Estevao ’s agent has claimed the Brazilian winger is “enjoying his time” at Chelsea despite ‘special affection’ for Barcelona. Estevao scored a sumptuous solo goal as Chelsea romped to a 3-0 win over 10 men Barca at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Liam Delap’s maiden strike in the competition capped off a wonderful night for Maresca and his men, with Chelsea, who moved up to fourth in the league phase table, suddenly in a strong position to claim a top eight finish and qualify automatically for the round of 16.
There is a tradition in the recent history of modern Barcelona of brilliant players coming to Stamford Bridge and delivering something spectacular, although on this Champions League night that honour belonged to Chelsea’s own teenage sensation.
Swept aside on Tuesday evening by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Barcelona could have secured the services of a player from the Blues' squad who played a very bad trick on them.
Estevao's representative, Andre Cury, opened up about his client's failed move to Barcelona and highlighted Chelsea's smart approach to reintegrating young talents compared to the Catalan club.
Mick Brown believes Chelsea will turn down any offers for Pedro Neto in January despite interest from Barcelona.
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Chelsea vs Barcelona: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today
Chelsea and Barcelona face off tonight in a huge Champions League showdown in London. Two European giants meet for the first time since 2018, when the Blues were ousted 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16 thanks largely to the efforts of one Lionel Messi.