Estêvão hits milestone, Chelsea stumble against Qarabag in Champions 📹 | OneFootball

Estêvão scored a special goal, but Chelsea drew 2-2 with Qarabag this Wednesday (5th), in the Champions League.

The 18-year-old Brazilian became the first South American player aged 18 or under to score in two consecutive UCL matches.

Afterwards, however, Chelsea conceded the comeback due to mistakes by defender Jorrel Hato. Leandro Andrade equalized, and Marko Jankovic put Qarabag ahead.

It wasn’t all bad for Chelsea, as Garnacho came off the bench and scored in the second half to avoid defeat.

Player of the Match

Alejandro Garnacho wins the Player of the Match award for his impactful performance coming off the bench. His equalizing goal was a testament to his clinical finishing and ability to shift the momentum of the game in Chelsea’s favor.

Intriguing Statistic

Chelsea fielded the second youngest starting lineup on average for an English club in an away match in the Champions League, with an average age of 23 years and 97 days.

Current Standings

The draw moves Chelsea up to 10th and Qarabağ to 12th in the Champions League group standings, both with seven points. This result keeps both teams in the race for playoff qualification, increasing the pressure for their upcoming matches.

What’s Next

Qarabağ will return to domestic action against Neftçi in the Azerbaijan Premier League, aiming to maintain their strong league form. Chelsea, meanwhile, will host Wolverhampton in the Premier League, looking to capitalize on the Wolves’ struggles and climb further up the table.

Head-to-Head Analysis

This draw marks the first time Qarabağ has avoided defeat against Chelsea, who had won the previous two encounters. The head-to-head record now stands at two wins for Chelsea and one draw.

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