Chelsea’s 3–0 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, November 25, has become a major talking point — not just for the goals, but for comments made by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
The Blues delivered a dominant performance that stopped Barcelona in their tracks, and Sánchez didn’t hold back when asked about Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal.
Match Summary
Chelsea took full control of the game with a convincing display:
| Event | Time | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Own goal (Jules Kounde) | 27’ | Chelsea takes the lead |
| Red card (Ronald Araujo) | 44’ | Barcelona down to 10 men |
| Goal – Estevão | 55’ | Brilliant solo run & finish |
| Goal – Liam Delap | 73’ | Ends 11-game goal drought |
BBC reports that Chelsea looked sharp and confident, with Delap’s late goal sealing the win.
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Robert Sánchez Trolls Lamine Yamal
After the match, Sánchez praised teammate Marc Cucurella, stating that he “pocketed Lamine Yamal” all game:
“He had him in his pocket. The red card helped a bit, but we dominated from the first minute.
We even scored three offside goals — we were always in control.
Favorites? Barcelona? No, we’re the favourites.”
According to Metro UK, Sánchez believes the result proves Chelsea can rise to the occasion against top teams.
Fans React on Social Media
Chelsea fans quickly jumped onto X (Twitter) to react:
- @Bry10181:
“Lmao. Imagine a Barcelona player saying this after a match!” 😹 - @MarcusBurelius:
“Cucurella put Yamal in his pocket — zero shots, barely any touches. Chelsea’s defense is cooking Europe right now.” - @TrifectaBanter:
“He didn’t just pocket him… he folded him and zip-locked him 💀🔵.” - @OddsDanny:
“Cucurella’s body positioning forced Yamal onto his weaker foot all night. Smart defending.”
Lamine Yamal’s Match Stats
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Shots | 0 |
| Touches | 28 (one of his lowest this season) |
| Chances created | 0 |
| Dribbles completed | 0 |
Barcelona struggled to find their rhythm, especially after the red card — and Chelsea took full advantage.
What Next for Barcelona?
Although Barcelona were considered favourites before the match, Sánchez made it clear:
“Favorites? Barcelona? No — we’re the favourites.”
With confidence high and momentum building, Chelsea’s Champions League journey is starting to look more serious than expected.
Final Take
Chelsea showed strength in attack and discipline in defense. Whether Sánchez’s comments were “mind games” or honest analysis, one thing is clear:
Chelsea made a statement — and Europe is now paying attention.
Credit: Allschool, Allcbt
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