Chelsea star Estevao Willian has joined the league of superstars to achieve history on a Champions League night as the London club defeated Barcelona.
Estevao put in an impressive performance as Enzo Maresca’s team secured a 3-0 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday night. The Brazilian wonderkid shared the stage with his Spanish counterpart, Lamine Yamal, and came out on top in a match that was completely dominated by Chelsea.
An own goal from Jules Kounde gave the Blues the breakthrough they needed, before 18-year-old Estevao performed his magic.
After receiving a beautiful pass from Reece James, Estevao twisted inside and out, breaking into the Barca box and firing an effort into the roof of the net from a tight angle, leaving Joan Garcia helpless in goal.
The goal saw Estevao make his own entry in the history books, becoming the third teenager to score in each of his first three Champions League starts, behind Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
Estevao Willian celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Estevao after the match described his goal, and the win, as one of the highlights of his career so far.
He said: “I don’t really have any words to sum up how I’m feeling right now. It really was the perfect night. I’m just grateful to God for everything that has happened for me. Onwards and upwards from here. It all happened very quickly for me, it sort of happened before I knew it. I just found some space, wiggled my way through and then scored that goal. It was such a special moment for me in my career. I hope to score many more.”
Estevao will be eager to continue his good run as Chelsea face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. A win will take Chelsea to within three points of the Premier League leaders, whereas defeat will leave the Blues nine points off the summit.
