The performance of Estêvão in Chelsea's 3-0 thrashing of Barcelona at Stamford Bridge elevated the young Brazilian to a new level of prominence in European football.Scorer of the most beautiful

On a night when Chelsea dominated and convincingly defeated Barcelona, 18-year-old star Estêvão was the standout performer, scrawling his name across the history books by scoring his third goal in as many Champions League starts.

Estevao Willian had made just 35 senior starts for Brazilian club Palmeiras when Chelsea agreed to pay an initial £29m. Performances so far suggest the London club have signed a serious talent for what is already a bargain price.

There is a tradition in the recent history of modern Barcelona of brilliant players coming to Stamford Bridge and delivering something spectacular, although on this Champions League night that honour belonged to Chelsea’s own teenage sensation.

In his first season in the European elite, Estevao is surprising the world with his impressive performances at Chelsea. Although he has a long-term contract, the Brazilian's agent made some surprising statements that could bring him closer to Barcelona in the future.

Chelsea have invested heavily in young talent under their current regime – and not all of the prospects have reached the standards to succeed at Stamford Bridge. But with Estevao, something feels markedly different. This is a player who was already being compared to Lionel Messi when he was emerging in Brazil.

Speaking to Cadena SER in the wake Chelsea’s 3-0 win, Estevao’s representative, Andre Cury lifted the lid on Barcelona’s long-held interest in his the youngster, stretching back to 2019. ‘In 2018 I started doing reports on Estevao ,’ he explained.

Lamine Yamal endured a night to forget as Barcelona were brushed aside by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard was outshone by fellow teenager Estevao as the Blues cruised to a 3-0 Champions