Chelsea leads 3-0 over Barcelona with goals from Estêvão and Delap in the Champions League
Chelsea builds a solid 3-0 lead against Barcelona in the match valid for the fifth round of the Champions League 2025/2026 league phase. The game takes place this Tuesday (25) at Stamford Bridge, Londres, and continues in the 34th minute of the second half. The goals came with Koundé (own goal), Estêvão and Delap, the latter confirmed after a VAR check.
The English team dominates the actions from the beginning and turns the pressure into goals in the first half and right after the break. Barcelona, with tactical changes, has not been able to react effectively so far.
The match places the two clubs, who started the round tied with seven points, in opposite positions in the fight for the G-8 that guarantees a direct place in the round of 16.
English dominance from the opening whistle
Chelsea started pressing high and created the first chance in the 3rd minute, when Enzo Fernández had a goal disallowed due to Fofana’s handball during the play. Aos 26 minutes, after a short corner, Cucurella crossed and Pedro Neto cleared the ball; the ball hit Koundé and went in, making it 1-0.
Barcelona responded after 5 minutes with Ferrán Torres, who received a free kick from Lamine Yamal and finished wide. The Catalan team still lost Fermín López due to injury in the 15th minute, replaced by Christensen.
Brazilian goal extends the advantage
Just 9 minutes into the second half, Estêvão received it on the right, dribbled past Cubarsí and Balde and hit the corner hard, with no chance for Joan García. The goal, the second for Chelsea, drove the crowd crazy in Stamford Bridge.
The young Brazilian striker, tonight’s starter, showed speed and precision in the individual play that consolidated England’s superiority on the scoreboard.
Another build-up goal. Chelsea has the best build-up play in Europe. What a pass from Neto, and what a pass from Enzo to find
— SHAYEE đ’€ (@tier_1st) November 25, 2025
Delap confirms third after VAR
In the 27th minute, Enzo Fernández crossed low and Delap completed the goal, initially disallowed for offside. Após VAR review, the referee confirmed the legal position and made it 3-0 at 29 minutes into the second half.
Delap, who came on for Garnacho at half-time, headed wide in the 25th minute and almost scored again before the goal was confirmed.
Main moves up to 34 minutes of the 2nd half
- 26′ 1T – Gol versus Koundé after Pedro Neto’s deflection at Cucurella’s cross
- 09′ 2T – Golaço of Estêvão: dribbles two and shoots hard in the corner
- 27′ 2T – Gol of Delap initially disallowed due to offside
- 29′ 2Q – VAR confirms legal position and validates Chelsea’s third goal
- 33′ 2Q – Estêvão rolls to Enzo Fernández, who finishes to save Joan García
- 34′ 2T – Dupla substitution for Barcelona: Gerard Martín and Dani Olmo enter
Tactical changes for both teams
Coach Enzo Maresca promoted Andrey Santos and Rashford at halftime, removing Gusto and Ferrán Torres. Delap also came on to replace Garnacho 13 minutes into the second half.
According to Barcelona, Flick had already messed with Christensen and Raphinha in the 16th minute, in addition to the forced changes of Gerard Martín and
Current situation on the field
At 34 minutes into the second half, Chelsea maintains control of ball possession and neutralizes Barcelona’s attempts. The home team exploits counterattacks and manages a three-goal advantage.
Barcelona continues to have difficulty breaking through the English defensive block, even with the recent arrivals of offensive players.
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