Chelsea show wicked clinical finishing as dem tear Barcelona high line apart without pity, hammer dem 3-0 for Champions League clash for Stamford Bridge. Hansi Flick men even end the match with 10 players, and the scoreline still flatter dem.
Enzo Maresca pack him team with wingers wey get serious speed to exploit Barca high line, and the plan nearly work two times early for the match, but offside flag save Barcelona. But the saving no last long.
Jules Kounde comot shame as e bundle comical own goal enter him net for first half. Barcelona wahala worsen as Ronald Araujo chop second yellow and escort himself comot field. Chelsea smell blood and finish the job.
Youngster Estevao Willian enter beast mode for second half, score worldie wey make Mbappe records shake small — him don become the second-youngest player to score in three straight Champions League starts.
Sub Liam Delap later seal everything with the third goal, and Chelsea hold dem 3-0 win with full control, end Barcelona 24-game scoring streak for Champions League.
Chelsea now sit fifth for Champions League table with 10 points from five games. Barcelona dey suffer for 15th with just seven points.
TPB Verdict
Chelsea no just beat Barcelona — dem tear dem, dem decimate dem, dem disgrace dem. And e dey fully deserved.
From kickoff, everybody don see say Flick wan use him usual high-risk high line, but tonight e bring zero reward. Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski — all of dem disappear like say dem no dey field.
If Ferran Torres no miss the early sitter, maybe the match for get small tension, but truth be say Barcelona attack no bring any wahala because Chelsea structure and discipline dey too strong.
Even though Chelsea collective performance dey mad, Estevao steal headline — that goal alone go make Neymar comparisons no too loud again.
Maresca young but wise. Him pretend say him no need number nine and e work like magic. If Chelsea continue like this, dem fit go deep for Champions League.
Barcelona? That super-high line fit work against small teams, but against big side, na suicide. Flick no go change am though — even as tonight na the first Champions League game wey him team no score.
Chelsea vs Barcelona Highlights
Jules Kounde Own Goal (27th min – Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona)
No offside this time, even though angle dey deceive. Cucurella beat the line, cut back for Pedro Neto. Neto flick the ball, e touch Ferran Torres, then touch Kounde and trickle enter net. Own goal confirmed as Cubarsi trailing leg keep Cucurella on.
Ronald Araujo Red Card (44th min – Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona)
No argument. No talk. Araujo know say e don finish. Already on yellow, e lose ball challenge to Cucurella and wipe am down. Straight second yellow, Barcelona enter deeper trouble.
Estevao Willian Goal (55th min – Chelsea 2-0 Barcelona)
This boy na problem. Estevao dance past Cubarsi, bully Balde small, then lash near-post rocket enter roof of net. Thunder finish.
Liam Delap Goal (75th min – Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona)
No words. Barcelona high line collapse again. Balde keep Enzo Fernandez onside, Enzo square am give Delap for simple tap-in. Flag raise first, VAR confirm goal.
Man of the Match – Marc Cucurella
Estevao fit collect headlines, but Cucurella na the real tormentor tonight. Him no allow Yamal smell football. Win four out of five tackles, draw fouls, and still help create first goal. Warrior display.
Chelsea vs Barcelona Match Stats
Possession: Chelsea 55% – 45% Barcelona
Shots: Chelsea 15 – 5 Barcelona
Shots on target: Chelsea 6 – 2 Barcelona
Corners: Chelsea 4 – 0 Barcelona
Fouls: Chelsea 18 – 12 Barcelona
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What Next?
Chelsea go host Arsenal for Premier League next, then travel face Atalanta for Champions League on December 9.
Barcelona return home go face Alaves for La Liga on Saturday before dem face Eintracht Frankfurt for Champions League in 14 days.
