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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge

Estêvão’s delight at ‘perfect night’ after Chelsea teenager helps see off Barcelona

Estêvão Willian
Estêvão is the third teenager to score on his first three Champions League starts. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Estêvão Willian relished the biggest night of his short career after powering Chelsea to a 3-0 victory against Barcelona in the Champions League with a special solo goal.

The 18-year-old Brazilian struggled to make sense of his emotions after a special night at Stamford Bridge. Estêvão, who joined Chelsea from Palmeiras for £52m last summer, convincingly won his battle with Barca’s Lamine Yamal and stole the limelight when he put Enzo Maresca’s side 2-0 up early in the second half.

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