IThis was already a tough away game for FC Barcelona, but it turned out to be a real nightmare for Lamine Yamal, who were unable to overcome the wall set by Marc Cucurella. It was clear that the new star had stepped up as Chelsea won 3-0 in the Champions League.
Ramin gives new message on social media, sparking reinforcements for Chelsea
“I feel like I’m being myself again, nothing stopping me from being myself, renewed, recharged and refocused,” was the message the Barcelona player posted before the match, and the match revealed how far he is from his best level right now and how much more is needed of him if he wants to remain among the elite.
Tough Premier League experience for Lamine Yamal
This was Lamine Yamal’s first match against a Premier League club and everyone would agree that it was a very bad experience for the Spaniard.
Cucurella gave a masterclass in how to neutralize a winger who has captivated the entire football world, while at the same time Estevao played a decisive role on Chelsea’s right flank, punishing Barcelona’s defense whenever he felt like it and validating all the pre-match comparisons with Lamine.
The Brazilian scored goals and was clearly ahead of Lamine – that’s a fact. He scored a stunning goal in the 55th minute after a terrible mistake with a pass from the back by Frenkie de Jong, then turned Pau Cubars inside out before firing a ferocious right-footed shot that João Garca was unable to stop.
In conclusion, it is no exaggeration to say that Estevao is not losing at all to Lamine Yamal at this point. This match will once again be a harsh lesson for Bara. Every time he posts something on social media, the next match turns into a complete nightmare.
The only thing left for Barcelona, who continue to look different from week to week, is to bounce back and focus on Alavs in La Liga, but a matchup with Atltico Madrid that could decide the title race is already on the horizon.
