They wanted the Estevao effect, essentially, and with the 18-year-old Brazilian introduction came an automatic increase in intensity. Finally, there was flair to Chelsea’s forward play, whereas it had been oh-so robotic up until this stage. Even Benoit Badiashile was expressing himself, one fancy flick from the defender setting up Estevao, whose eventual attempt was blocked. The last time Chelsea had managed 20-plus shots in a Champions League home game without scoring was September 2019 – in a 1-0 loss to Valencia, managed by none other than Celades. It was only in the 78th minute when the pieces finally fell into place for Liam Rosenior.

Source: Metro January 22, 2026 01:43 UTC