Chelsea Triumphs 3-0 Over Barcelona in Champions League: Reactions and Ratings
Chelsea delivered a remarkable performance, defeating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. The match showcased Chelsea’s determination and skill, despite the intense atmosphere surrounding it.
Chelsea vs. Barcelona: Key Moments
Right from the start, Chelsea established their dominance. Enzo Fernandez had two goals disallowed early in the match. The first was ruled out due to a handball in the fourth minute, while the second was considered offside in the twenty-second minute.
Barcelona struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, missing a significant chance early in the game. Chelsea’s persistence paid off in the 27th minute. Following a chaotic goalmouth situation after a short corner, Jules Kounde accidentally scored an own goal, putting Chelsea ahead.
Barcelona’s Setback
Things took a turn for Barcelona just before halftime. Their captain, Ronald Araujo, received a second yellow card for a foul on Marc Cucurella, leaving his team with ten men.
Second Half Highlights
After the break, Chelsea maintained their momentum. They quickly found the net again, but Andrey Santos’s goal was ruled offside. Despite this setback, Chelsea doubled their lead through a sensational individual effort by Estevao.
With Barcelona down to ten players, Chelsea didn’t relent. Liam Delap scored his first goal for the club, assisted by Enzo Fernandez, making the score 3-0 after VAR confirmed the legitimacy of the play.
- Match: Chelsea vs. Barcelona
- Final Score: Chelsea 3, Barcelona 0
- Goals: Kounde (own goal), Estevao, Delap
- Red Card: Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)
- Disallowed Goals: Enzo Fernandez (2), Andrey Santos
In the final 20 minutes, Chelsea created several more opportunities but chose to maintain their 3-0 lead. The victory highlighted their capabilities and set the stage for future Champions League challenges.
