"I don't really have any words, the Chelsea winger said. It was the perfect night. It was all very quick. It was such a special goal in my career for me and I hope to score many more. It was the most special moment of my career. I'm so happy my family were here. From the moment I arrived I felt such a connection for the fans. I'm so happy I can score for them and make them happy."
"Estevao is only the third teenager after Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to score in each of his first three Champions League starts. But Maresca, whose side rose to fifth in the standings, sought to play down comparisons with Lionel Messi. Estevao needs to relax, enjoy his football, Chelsea's head coach said. Him and Lamine, if you start to talk about Messi and Ronaldo, it's too much pressure for young boys like them. It's too much for them."
"Chelsea took the lead through an own-goal from Jules Kounde and rounded off the scoring through Liam Delap. Barca were outplayed and were reduced to 10 men when Ronald Araujo received a second yellow just before half-time. Chelsea are unbeaten in six matches in all competitions before hosting Arsenal on Sunday. Maresca plans to give his players two days off before ramping up preparations for the Premier League pacesetters."
Estevao Willian, an 18-year-old Brazilian signed from Palmeiras for 52m, scored a solo goal to help Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea opened the scoring via an own-goal from Jules Kounde, Estevao made it 2-0 early in the second half after outplaying Lamine Yamal, and Liam Delap completed the win. Barcelona were reduced to ten men when Ronald Araujo received a second yellow before half-time. Estevao became the third teenager after Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to score in each of his first three Champions League starts. Head coach Enzo Maresca urged him to relax and avoid Messi/Ronaldo comparisons. Chelsea rose to fifth and remain unbeaten in six matches.
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