London, November 25, 2025 – Chelsea delivered a commanding Champions League performance, defeating a lackluster Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. The victory significantly boosts Chelsea's chances of securing an automatic qualifying spot, while Barcelona now faces a struggle to avoid a playoff.

The match took a turn early in the first half when Barcelona's Jules Koundé deflected a cross from Marc Cucurella into his own net, giving Chelsea the lead. Barcelona's problems compounded when Ronald Araújo received a second yellow card for a challenge on Cucurella, reducing the Spanish side to 10 men for the remainder of the match.

Teenage sensation Estevao contributed to Chelsea's dominant display with a remarkable goal, showcasing individual skill and further extending Chelsea's advantage. Liam Delap sealed the victory with his first goal of the season, solidifying Chelsea's 3-0 win.

Estevao's goal marked him as the second youngest player to score in each of his first Champions League starts at 18 years and 215 days old, only behind Kylian Mbappe who achieved this feat at 18 years and 113 days old. The Brazilian, who joined Chelsea this summer from Palmeiras, is quickly proving to be a valuable addition to the team.

Barcelona struggled to create scoring opportunities, with Raphinha's return to the squad proving insufficient to spark a comeback. The absence of a strong attack, combined with defensive vulnerabilities exacerbated by Araújo's red card, left Barcelona unable to respond to Chelsea's dominance.

Chelsea's manager celebrated one of his best nights yet, as his team showcased both tactical prowess and individual brilliance. The win demonstrates Chelsea's potential in the Champions League and marks a significant step forward in their campaign.

In other Champions League results, Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, while Juventus secured a narrow 3-2 victory against Bodo/Glimt.